About a year ago I had the idea to make a movie/documentary about speedsurfing.
What drives a man to invest so much time, money and energy in 10 seconds of euphoria or disappointment? The misunderstood battle with the elements, the internal struggle, the battle with others, 10 seconds ... is the story of the man behind the speedsurfer.
At least thats the idea but making the movie besides a daytime job seemed to much. Working out ideas, shooting, editing, find suitable music it consumed so much time and energy that I couldn't windsurf myself anymore. So I stopped but this is what I have and it deserved its place on the internet for all the guys participating in the movie. Shot on location in January and February at Strand Horst. Surfers are Sander van Huizen, John Overmeer an d Barry van Lingen among others.
I hope you like it.
Great stuff MME!
Well done to all those crazy cold weather speedsters and you for freezing behind the camera.
Big off at 9.44!
Certainly looks windy and not too flat.
Great to see a bunch of Blades in full flight.
Great work, certainly captures the spirit of our superb sport. I have to admit though, we are an old bunch of thrillseekers.....lots of beards and bellies amongst us
Good work MME, love the fact that all the old blokes are out there 'cos someone told them that water is soft when you land on it, ha ha 
And good to see the koncepts out there
Good soundtrack also.
Enjoyed it MME - well done. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I just cannot fathom how you guys sail in such cold conditions but given the buzz that windsurfing offers it's not surprising.
PS -Great to see a real mix of board and sail brands although nice to see the Loft Blades.
Wot no Go Pro footage 
Thanks for sharing, I had to turn the heater on while watching that Brrrrrrr 
YEP NICE WORK ... SOME GREAT DROP FOCUS AND FANTASTIC PREDICTED COMPOSITIONS FAVE AT 5MIN ... GREAT WORK! SELFLESS PROJECT WELL EXECUTED.
NOW FOR THE NEXT HD OF CLIPS ;-)
BRING ON THE NEXT ONE !! BIGGER N BETTER RIGHT ?
ENJOY THE ACCOLADES AS PEOPLE REFLECT ON THE PRESENT, CLOSE THE FOURUM KNOWING U SACRIFICED 2 MONTHS FOR GENERATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS TO HAVE A PLCE IN HISTORY.
KEEP UP PASSION ENJOY THE LATE NIGHTS EDITING WITH A GOOD BOTLE OF WINE
Thanks guys.
Maybe I'll make a better version in the future but if you want to see more you'll have to wait for The Ghosts of Speed by Angelo Percere which will come out in December. It features all the major speedsurfspots in Holland and for sure has amazing footage. You'll see me blasting by with 38 knots with a white Loft RB7.8 and PD110 at Horst and sliding in the mud at the Brace on Jurjens record day.
About the cold. You have to use good gear of course. First layer is a neoprene shirt with titanium innerlayer with hoodie. Then a decent5/4 wetsuit(O'Neill Psycho 3 or so) and a ProLimit weightvest to keep you're core warm. Decent footwear(6mm) and open gloves are also essential. Dressed like this you still will curse and swear in the beginning but as soon as the pain in your hands is gone your fine. My own limit is 4 degrees Celcius for the air and 0 degrees Celcius for the water. In combination with a nice 35 knts of wind this feels like its below -10 so eating a lot and drinking is essential. But you need to be born in these Northern regions to be able to appreciate it I guess
For me it's a shock to surf only in boardshorts, I really feel naked(and thirsty)
Great stuff if that dosnt get you amped i dont know what will loved it and some great tips in the slow mows about board trim and the fine line between riding the fin and skating the board if you look carefully another great sesh from the dutch
Loved the movie ! weldone
Correct me if im wrong but in alot of shots your board seems to be well weighted to the back. You can get better times if the board is flatter by changing your fin yes/no?
Fantastic film Michel! Absolutely gorgeous shots, editing and music.
Can't wait for 11 seconds 
Music is:
Cheerleader-Intro(Vimeo)
Charles Atlas-Photosphere(Vimeo)
Love thy brother remix-Youth by daughter(Dubstep.net)
Always good to see people making the most of their local spot smashing it out on the tail of the board best they can, good work!
Great movie (Ghost of speed). It is just me or do they all contradict each other?
Interesting video GOS thanks MME 
Great Video,
Love seeing sports which keep old farts (me too) carrying on like teenagers.
Roll on summer!
Hey fair enough. I really enjoyed the vid and learnt heaps. Just making a point of discussion in the hope to get some more discussion going. I agree with your points.
Also noice video MME, I enjoyed that too.
