Tine
Slabe

About me

My passion for windsurfing began in 1993 in Koper, Slovenia. Inspired by the local surfing community, I quickly dedicated myself to mastering the sport.

Early career

I supported my passion by teaching skiing, as well as refereeing basketball games. These activities provided financial support and allowed me to develop a broad skill set and deep appreciation for sports.

Professional windsurfing

In 2003, I became Slovenia’s first professional windsurfer.
Here are some standout achievements from my windsurfing career:

1st Place – Canarian Slalom Tour, 2011
3rd Place – Dakhla Wind Festival, 2011
4th Place – France La Defi (2011)
6th Place – France La Defi (2010)
1st Place – Shimuni Extreme (2010)

Speed record

I set the Slovenian national speed record for windsurfing, reaching a speed of 37.96 knots (71 km/h)

Cape Horn

One of my significant achievements is windsurfing around Cape Horn. This challenging feat underscored my adventurous spirit and determination to push the limits of what is possible in windsurfing.

Partners

Collaboration is key to my success. My valued partners play a crucial role in helping me achieve excellence and innovation. These partnerships go beyond business; they’re shared journeys toward mutual growth and outstanding results.

What I do?

In addition to my windsurfing career, I have launched several businesses focused on sports and innovation. These ventures aim to provide high-quality products and services to enthusiasts in various fields.

Recharge.si

Jan 2003 – Present

I founded Recharge.si to provide high-quality windsurfing gear to enthusiasts. The inspiration came from a 2007 adventure exploring Croatian islands with friends, seeking the best windsurfing conditions. This experience, named RECHARGE, emphasized enjoying the moment and escaping stress. Today, Recharge.si is a trusted name in the community, offering a range of products including boards, sails, and accessories. Our mission is to support the growth of windsurfing by providing top-notch gear for both amateurs and professionals.

PATRIK International

Sep 2021 – Present

As the global brand manager for PATRIK International, I oversee marketing and promotional activities worldwide. PATRIK International is renowned for its high-performance boards and accessories. My role involves ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. By working closely with design and development teams, I use my professional windsurfing experience to guide product development and marketing strategies.

Different Eyewear

Mar 2010 – Jun 2021

Together with Tomaž Bertok, I co-founded Different Eyewear. Our brand focuses on unique, stylish eyewear designed for active lifestyles. Combining fashion with function, Different Eyewear offers superior protection and performance for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Now available in over 16 countries, our success is due to our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Windsurf coaching

ZOO Station Bol

More coming soon.

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A different windsurfer!

8 months ago

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Sometimes life gives us presents!Today I tried for the first time the Patrik Windsurf International F-race 155 AirInside in winds from 10 to good 20 knots and I could not believe how much fun this board is!With the sail GT-3 7.4 I had a blast!We still have some of those amazing AirInside boards if you are interested write me PM.Keep enjoying the weekend 🤙 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 years ago

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It's been a journey but is online the new PATRIK web is online:www.patrikinternational.comWhat do you think? ... See MoreSee Less
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2 years ago

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See you in Garda!The PATRIK Promo days are happening all around.Next up will be on Lake Garda 23 and 24 June in collaboration with BESTWIND store Will you be with us? ... See MoreSee Less
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3 years ago

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Alexandre Cousin FRA 752 fully on PATRIK!fb.watch/be4VWTVcsK/ ... See MoreSee Less
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