Overcoming a two-year mental block.
This Is Starting to Piss Me Off
Thermal winds, a recovering dog, and a trick I've been avoiding for two years. In this vlog, I share the ups and downs of getting back on the water and challenging myself to finally attempt the Back Mobe 5 again.
Facing the Back Mobe 5 Again After 2 Years
Some crashes leave more than just bruises. Two years ago, I had a brutal crash while attempting a Back Mobe 5, and ever since then, I avoided truly committing to the trick again.
The funny thing about fear is that it grows when you don't face it. Month after month, the mental barrier became bigger, and the trick felt further out of reach.
This spring, while spending time in Sardinia and helping my dog Linsenberger recover from a complex surgery, I finally found the motivation to give it another shot. Between quiet mornings, thermal winds, and countless attempts on the water, I knew there was only one way forward: try again.
I didn't land a clean Back Mobe 5 yet, but that's not what this session was about. After two years of hesitation, I finally pushed myself to go for it again. And sometimes, overcoming the mental block is the biggest victory of all.
Watch the full vlog to follow the journey, the struggles, and the progress.