Radiculo

25 year old Balz Müller from Switzerland goes by the handle ‘radiculo’ on Instagram, and if you follow any of his antics you’ll know why. Pushing the limits of windsurfing and taking the proverbial are what he’s known for, not to mention the most painful crashes you’ll ever see. But there’s more to this young innovator than what you see in his must watch videos; read on for an insight as Balz talks triples, freestyle foiling and strapless windsurfing.

- Balz Muller

BALZ MÜLLER

WORKING

I am a full time landscaper in Switzerland. I am paid by the hour and for the last six years I have been working at the same place. My boss is really supportive of my windsurfing and all I do. In the winter months we can’t work because of the snow. He is happy to give me those three winter months off and for me to go to a few competitions. It’s a good setup, I earn my own money so I am not dependent on sponsors. For me windsurfing and landscaping are both my passions! The landscaping pays for my windsurfing so I am living the dream!

DEVELOPING

I cover most of my windsurfing costs. The project with MB boards I don’t really earn money out of at the moment. But it is nice to ride your own boards that you are developing. That was always a dream of mine and I think with big brands at the moment they would not be interested in the radical boards we make. We are not professional shapers, but we love to do it. It’s really interesting to see what is coming out of it. Every time we make a new board we are stoked to try it out. Nobody knows if it will work. We don’t expect anything from it and are happy if it works in the end.

FOILING