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    Rider Spotlight: Thomas Goodricke

    At ENSIS, we’re always excited to support the next generation of passionate foilers. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Thomas Goodricke, one of our up-and-coming regional riders from Switzerland. Thomas is fully committed to progressing his riding – both at home in Martigny and now starting to dip his toes into international racing competition. Whether it’s racing or freestyle, he’s putting in the time on the water and fine-tuning his gear to keep improving.

    We caught up with Thomas to learn more about his wing foiling, his favorite gear, and what he’s working on right now, and his plans for the future.

    Q&A with Thomas Goodricke

    Tell us a bit about yourself.
    I’m 18 years old and I live in Fully, Switzerland. My home spot is the gouille at Martigny.

    How did you first get into wing foiling?
    My dad was the first one to start wing foiling. He suggested I begin with windsurfing, and from there I moved into windfoiling. Just a couple of weeks later, I got to try wing foiling – and I actually managed to foil on my very first attempt. I fell in love with it immediately.

    What foiling disciplines do you enjoy the most?
    I love the speed and adrenaline rush I get from wingfoil racing, but I also enjoy freestyle. I’m not super flexible, which doesn’t help for freestyle, but I still love jumping and just having fun. Pumpfoiling is also a blast. I like the freedom of cruising around with a parawing when there’s no one else on the water.

    What’s your go-to spot for training? Do you prefer light wind or strong wind?
    I like training in Foehn (southerly) winds. I usually go for a morning run and train again in the evening. Strong wind is my favorite – it’s easier to get up on foil and the wipeouts are more exciting. Light wind is a great workout, but not quite as fun since you’re mostly just trying to stay balanced.

    Who’s helped or inspired you most in your progress so far?
    Definitely my parents – they’ve supported me emotionally and financially. Michi has been amazing for helping with my freestyle and racing techniques. And of course, ENSIS and Hot Tension have really helped me out with gear.

    What’s your current setup and why do you love it?
    For freestyle and cruising, I ride the Maniac Infinity ACE 690 foil – it’s incredibly fast and gives amazing pop for jumps. I pair it with the 57L ROCK’N’ROLL board. For racing, I use the JIVE 72L. My favorite wings are the TOPSPINS – they’re incredible.

    What’s your favorite thing about wing foiling?
    The freedom and exhilaration. There’s nothing like harnessing the wind or waves to ride wherever you want. Plus, it’s easy to get into and you can do it almost anywhere.

    If you’re not on the water, where would we find you?
    Either studying or thinking up new ideas for race wings.

    Are there any moves or goals you’re working on right now?
    I’m working on the Palau and trying to break the 35-knot barrier.

    What’s your strategy for learning a new trick?
    Just keep trying until I land it.

    What events have you done this year? What’s been your favorite so far? And what’s next?
    This year I’ve raced in the World Wingfoil Race Tour in Morocco and the Roca Cup in Toulon. I’m planning to compete at the Défi Wing, the Wingfoil Racing in Kiel, the event in Sardinia, and the Swiss Wingfoil Tour.

    Keep Charging

    We’re super happy to have Thomas on the ENSIS gear and backing him as he keeps charging, learning, and having fun out there. He’s got the drive, the stoke, and a real love for being on the water – exactly what we like to see in a rider. Whether it’s at his home spot or his first international comps, we’re excited to follow his journey and see where it all leads. Go Thomas!

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