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Andrea Principi, professional Big Air kitesurfer from Italy – portrait

Andrea Principi

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Italy

Andrea Principi is an Italian Big Air kitesurfer and Duotone team rider. He is a two-time King of the Air winner (2023 and 2024) and a two-time World Champion, described by Duotone in 2025 as the reigning King of the Air.

Country

Italy

Main discipline

Big Air

Current brands

RRD

About

Principi won Red Bull King of the Air 2023 riding a Porsche 'Pink Pig' special-edition EVO D/LAB and defended the crown in 2024 with a back-to-back victory. He won the Red Bull Megaloop Challenge 2023, finished 2nd at the Megaloop 2025 and won the Lords of Tram 2025 event while finishing 2nd in the 2025 GKA Big Air world ranking.

He learned kiting from his mother, who runs a kite school in Tuscany, and rides RRD.

Achievements

  • 2025

    1stLords of Tram - Event Winner

    Big Air

  • 2025

    2ndRed Bull Megaloop - 2nd

    Big Air

  • 2025

    2ndGKA Big Air World Ranking - 2nd

    GKA Kite World Tour

  • 2024

    1stRed Bull King of the Air - Winner (back-to-back)

    Big Air

  • 2023

    1stRed Bull King of the Air - Winner

    Big Air

  • 2023

    1stRed Bull Megaloop Challenge - Winner

    Big Air

Brands & Sponsors

Current

RRD kiteboarding brand logo

RRD (Brand profile)

Team ridersince 2026

RRD (Roberto Ricci Designs) is an Italian multi-sport brand founded in 1989, offering kites, kiteboards, wetsuits, wings, foils, and apparel. Known for models like the Religion and Passion kites, RRD develops its products with in-house R&D in Talamone, Italy.

Past

Duotone logo

Duotone (Brand profile)

until 2026Team rider

Duotone is a kite brand specializing in kites, kiteboards, bars, wings, foils, and accessories, originating from Germany. The brand also offers equipment for windsurfing, wing foiling, surfing, and stand-up paddling. Duotone was founded in 2018.

Official Duotone athlete page; featured as 'Duotone's Andrea Principi' in 2025 stories.

Posts & News

News stories, Journal articles and community posts tagging or mentioning this profile.

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrea Principi?
Andrea Principi is an Italian Big Air kitesurfer and Duotone team rider.
Which disciplines does Andrea Principi compete in?
Andrea Principi competes in Big Air.
Which brands does Andrea Principi ride for?
He currently rides for Duotone. No other sponsor is confirmed.
Where is Andrea Principi from?
Andrea Principi is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Italy.
Where can I follow Andrea Principi?
The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Profile updated 26 Aug 2026

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