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Nicolò Varlonga
Some people seek stability, while others live suspended between heaven and earth. Nick belongs to the latter category: always on the move, always ready to change perspective. Passionate about extreme sports and freedom, he embodies the element of “AIR” and the spirit of IDAMA — light, versatile, able to adapt to any situation, from an impromptu meeting to a leap into the void.
What is the most extreme or surprising episode you remember?
When I was 14, I was climbing a rather challenging overhanging wall. At one point, I realised I had run out of quickdraws. Normally, as you climb, you put in a quickdraw and thread the rope through it, but I still needed four more to reach the top. I felt good, I had just passed the most difficult section, so I thought, “I'm not stopping now”. And I continued without placing any quickdraws. Basically, I skipped eight metres of quickdraws! It was definitely an extreme moment.
Are you excited to go skydiving wearing IDAMA?
Of course! Maybe we'll do a couple of backflips and then try to sit in the air.
The cool thing is that it's double-sided: on one side it has a more understated style, perfect for work, and on the other a cool camouflage pattern, which I use when I jump.
When I'm working, I keep it on the cleaner side; then, as soon as I can go skydiving, I flip it over and off I go. It's super practical.
I like it because it reflects my lifestyle: always ready for anything. If the right swell comes along for surfing or the ideal conditions for skydiving, I don't even have to go home to change.
It's a versatile garment, just like me: it can be elegant but also technical. And then IDAMA is a brand that stands out — when you see someone wearing it, you immediately understand what kind of person you're dealing with.
Is there a technical or functional item that you couldn't live without in most situations?
It depends a bit on the sport I'm doing, but one thing I always take with me is my swimsuit. I also use it as shorts, it's super comfortable.
When I surf, if the water is cold, I wear a wetsuit that is warm but not too heavy: it must allow you to move well and not waste energy.
For climbing, on the other hand, shorts and a T-shirt are enough — or even just my swimsuit.
For motorcycling, when I do enduro, obviously a suit.
For skydiving, on the other hand, you can wear whatever you want... even your underwear!
In general, I suffer a lot from the heat, so it's essential for me that the materials of the clothes I wear are light and breathable.
Are you working on any new projects?
Yes, I'm working on several projects. At the moment, I want to devote more and more time to surfing and parachuting.
Let's see how things evolve... and who knows, maybe Elon Musk will call me to go to Mars! I'd love to go skydiving on Mars.
Tell us about your relationship with extreme sports.
Nowadays, I mainly surf. I used to snowboard as well, but since I discovered surfing, I can't do without it. It's a sport you can practise in both hot and cold weather.
I often go to Portugal, where the water is cold, so you need a wetsuit. In Indonesia, on the other hand, it's very hot, while in South Africa the water is cold again.
When you're skydiving, even if you're at 4,000 metres, it's always chilly: you can easily reach 0°C or even below zero in winter. In those cases, you wear gloves and thermal clothing.