Transfer Season

Freestyle hotshot Youp Schmit signs to 99NoveNove

99NoveNove has recently worked to further strengthen their wave and slalom teams, but the goal has also been to expand the international freestyle team. We can proudly announce that the 20-year old talented young rider Youp Schmit (99NoveNove / Avanti), from Bonaire, has officially joined the 99NoveNove International Team. 

Youp will reinforce the Freestyle team already consisting of Nicolas Akgazciyan (99NoveNove / Point-7 / AL360). Nico will bring his wealth of experience to the new boards that he's developing together with Gianni Valdambrini while Youp, also immediately integrated in the development on 99NoveNove boards, will give his fresh and radical approach to the team.

The beautiful pictures that he will send us from his home, one of heaven on earth freestyle spots @ Sorobon Lac Bay, will make us dream!

Youp Schmit joins 99NoveNove:

“Big change for 2015! I am super stoked to be joining the team of 99NoveNove. I am convinced that the boards are top quality and that’s what we need under our feet.

It is a big honour for me to start to work with Cesare and his brand, also especially with Gianni to start developing more and more on the freestyle boards. I love the style and the motivation behind the brand and I'm sure this is the right thing for me.

Last season I had to drop out of the World Cup season to take care of an injury on my knee. Luckily I have been able to recover totally and am now already training over the past 7-months to be able to make a powerful comeback. Now with 99NoveNove coming along and being under my feet I feel confident and ready to start a new season. My goal is to make a successful World Cup season and doing this together with 99NoveNove and the Avanti Echo in my hands on the water I feel stronger than ever.”

CESARE CANTAGALLI  (Brand Manager/Founder):

“Here at 99NoveNove we have a wide vision about the future with a clear focus on expanding our youth team. We are very selective about who we bring onboard and our communication is centered around having a balance between experienced and up-and-coming riders. Youp is a special talent who is still only 20-years old, and we are very excited to have him join our 99 family. Alongside the experience of Nico, Youp will work closely with Gianni and the team to develop the freestyle line and will represent the brand on the PWA and EFPT tours in 2015. We wish you the best of luck!”.