Fall Down 7 - Stand Up 8 - T-shirt

If foiling looks easy, that is because you haven't seen the 1000 crashes that came before. The inspiration for this design came from the Japanese proverb "Fall down seven, Stand up eight". That determination to keep trying; persevering even when we fail. This is particularly applicable to foiling which has such a steep learning curve.

As riders we are looking to achieve certain goals, like extending our time on foil, flagging the wing, pumping away from a dockstart or linking waves. But its the journey that really matters. Ultimately through the process of failing and trying again we develop the ability to persevere and to see each win as a positive step forward. This inevitably wires our brains to release dopamine during the process, not just for the win.

I wanted this design to incorporate the iconic Japanese wave so I sought an artist who specialises in Japanese art and I was fortunate to get to collaborate with Hari. For arts sake we took liberty with reality and allowed the waves to break from both sides, so that they frame the rider in a trough.

I think this proverb "fall down 7 stand up 8" is one that most foilers' can resonate with, since we are always pushing ourselves to improve and this requires falling many times but always getting back up one more time than we fall. This shirt is available in Red, White and Black. 

These unisex T-shirts are a really nice loose fit, perfect for casual wear.

Fabric

100% Organic compact ring spun cotton single jersey

Weight

180gsm

Size

XXS 32/34" XS 34/36" S 36/38" M 38/40" L 41/43" XL43/45" 2XL 46/47"

Modern medium fit. Set-in sleeve. 1x1 rib at neck collar. Inside back neck tape in self-fabric. Twin-needle topstitch at sleeve cuff and hem.

Washing Instructions

Machine wash, 30˚C. Wash similar colours together. No ironing on print. Wash and iron inside out. Do not tumble dry.

Organic cotton and vegan friendly.