THE SEAR TEAM //001
The people who test this in real water
Riders across surf, kite, wing, windsurf, bodyboard, swim and paddle. They tell us when a wing size is wrong, which is how V2 got four of them.
THE ROSTER //002
19 riders-
Mathis Ghio
Wing
Mathis Ghio has been on the water since he was nine. A former youth windsurf world champion, the Marseille rider moved onto foil and has not slowed down since - five world titles, four European titles, and a speed record of 41.40 knots. Racing wingfoil means long days in chop and spray at speeds most people never see on water.
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Romain Ghio
Wing
Born and raised in Marseille, Romain Ghio is a French wingfoil racer and engineer with more than a decade of international windsurfing and windfoil competition behind him. After progressing through Olympic windsurfing, he made the transition to wingfoil and now races at an elite international level. Training in Marseille's powerful Mistral conditions, Romain combines technical precision, speed and an engineer's approach to equipment development - both on the racecourse and in the development room.
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Gav TheScottishSwimmer
Swim
Gav is a Scottish ultra-marathon swimmer pushing the limits of endurance in cold, open water. On 6 August 2026 he completed the North Channel - one of open-water swimming's toughest crossings - swimming just over 50km in 17 hours. He holds two BLDSA swim records and is completing The Rhins Challenge. His swimming is built around discipline, cold-water resilience and a deep love for wild water.
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Michele Tieghi
Kite, Surf
Based in Sardinia, Michele is an extreme kitesurfer and surfer who spends as much time on the water as conditions allow. From high-wind kite sessions to long days in the surf, he relies on SEAR Plugs to protect his ears while staying fully connected to the water around him.
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Leon Schuster
Kite
German kiter with a taste for the heavy end of the wind range, and a chef when he is not on the water. Two jobs that share a requirement: you have to hear what is going on around you. Leon rides SEAR for the sessions most people sit out.
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Simone Gallo
Wing
An Italian windsurfer, wing rider and foil specialist, Simone Gallo has been on the water since he first started sailing at the age of five. After progressing through windsurfing, he embraced wing and foil disciplines as a teenager in Rome. His riding is defined by technical precision, control and a deep understanding of how equipment performs above and below the water.
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Ariane Ochoa Torres
Surf
From the Basque Country, Ariane started surfing at five and became Spanish U-18 Champion. She placed 3rd at the 2017 ISA World Junior Championship and continues on the WQS tour.
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Jeremiasz Kuczma
Kite
Known for big-air sessions and explosive style. A top U-16 British champion with podiums at major international events, riding for Eleveight and Ion.
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Ilias Ousmouh
Bodyboard
One of Europe's rising bodyboarders. Bizkaiko Champion 2021 and 2022, Asturias Champion 2022, and twice Moroccan National Champion in 2017 and 2018.
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Laura Wynne
Paddle
White-water kayak coach on the River Dart. Laura uses SEAR Plugs through freezing rolling sessions, where comfort and hearing your group both matter.
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Eritz Urrosolo
Surf
Born and raised on the waves of the Basque Country. Known for a smooth, powerful style and a fearless approach in heavy reef breaks - one of Europe's standout free surfers.
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Georgia Stollidau
Windsurf
A Swansea University graduate and avid windsurfer, balancing maritime engineering studies with time on the water.
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Simone Alfano
Surf
Italian-born coach and founder of Solo Surf Trip. Simone has surfed from Mozambique to Nicaragua and now guides global surf retreats built around mindful, immersive sessions.
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Davide Lietti
Windsurf
An extreme windsurfer based in Sardegna. Davide relies on SEAR Plugs to train relentlessly, day in and day out, staying protected and focused in every session.
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James Price
Surf
Based on the rugged coastline of Devon, James rides year-round in some of the UK's most challenging and variable conditions.
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Joseph Szukalski
Kite
Pushing technical skills across freestyle and big air. Known for smooth style, controlled landings and fearless commitment in challenging conditions.
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Kris Martin
Bodyboard
Professional bodyboarder known for chasing quality waves and documenting real surf missions worldwide. Affiliated with Lid Life Bodyboarding and a regular in surf video edits.
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Enrico Tegazzin
Surf
Italian vet based in Cornwall, splitting his time between horses and waves. If someone in the lineup is buzzing with excitement, chances are it is Enrico.
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Iose Piras
Kite
A true Porto Pollo local. If he is not shredding the wind on his kite he is probably airborne, and if he is not in the water he is out on the boat fishing.
Rider biographies are published with each rider's confirmation. Team riders receive product from SEAR; their views are their own and are not independent product reviews.
JOIN //003
Become a SEAR rider
Share your story
Tell us about your journey, your favourite water sport, and how you use SEAR. Reach out and we want to hear it.
Tell us why
Why you want to represent SEAR, your commitment to your sport, and how ear protection fits into your sessions.
What being a rider means
Early access to new products, rider discounts, featured opportunities in SEAR campaigns, and a platform to share your story.
RIDER FEEDBACK //004
What the riders say
These riders are sponsored by SEAR, so their words are labelled as such rather than mixed into the product reviews - a paid rider's opinion is not independent evidence.
Rider quotes are pending written approval from each named athlete. The six drafted for the prototype were written for SEAR, not said by these riders, so they are not published here. Send the approvals or the riders' own words and they go straight in.
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