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<\/a><\/p>\nName:<\/strong> Michael Booth At what age did you get in to paddle boarding?<\/strong> You recently became the World Champion in SUP, can you tell us a little bit about the preparations leading up to this major event?<\/strong> The kilometers you do in the early part of the season really dictate how you will go for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n Adding to that I learnt a lot racing professionally on the European & American legs of the year that gave me confidence to push to the finish and take the World Title.<\/p>\n You have a very promising career in front of you, what motivates you to stay as one of the world\u2019s best riders within the different disciplines?<\/strong> I love a challenge and really like proving people wrong, I have had so many doubters along the way and I always use it for motivation.<\/p>\n For those who want to get in to paddle boarding, how would you recommend to get started? <\/strong> I\u2019d recommend starting slow with a wide board that\u2019s easy to paddle and as your skills get better advance onto the race board and surf sups.<\/p>\n What\u2019s up next, do you have any exciting adventures to look forward to?<\/strong> 2017 will take me all around the world including places like Japan, Europe & America.<\/p>\n How does our waterproof bag differ from the rest of the bags that you have owned?<\/strong> It\u2019s fully waterproof and shockproof so I have no drama letting my stuff float in the ocean while I go exploring.<\/p>\n
\nNationality:<\/strong> Australian (Gold Coast, Queensland)
\nSport:<\/strong> SUP
\nCurrently: <\/strong>ISA SUP World Champion 2016
\nAll images \u00a9 Michael Booth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are stoked to introduce the ISA SUP World Champion to our team, Michael Booth. <\/em><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe impressive story with Michael is that he just turned Pro at a age of 23 and is now two years later the world champion!<\/em><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis really proves how far passion, hard work and dedication can take you, as no one believed him when he set out to pursue his dream to start with.<\/em><\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWe asked Boothy a couple of questions to hear his thoughts on the past season and how he managed to get to where he is today.<\/em><\/h5>\n
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\nI started paddle boarding at 23 but have been involved in ocean sports since I was 5 either in Surf Life Saving, Kayaking or Ocean Ski.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nI guess my preparations started at the beginning of the year when I was in base training mode.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n
\nPersonal fullfilment is my main driver and I am always trying to better myself.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nGoing down to your local sup shop and either hiring out a board or getting lessons.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAt the moment I am having a bit of downtime after a hectic year of competition.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>However the International season starts in March and runs through till November so I will begin training again in January.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Subtech bag is excellent for taking to the beach, throwing on boats and allowing me to adventure to all those secret spots on my SUP.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n