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Pippa van Iersel

Netherlands

Pippa van Iersel is a Dutch professional kitesurfing athlete and Duotone rider who won Lords of Tram 2024 on her return from a two-year injury break and took 3rd at the first women's Red Bull King of the Air.

Duotone

Country

Netherlands

Main discipline

Big Air

Current brands

Duotone

About

Per the GKA, van Iersel topped the women's Big Air rankings after her Lords of Tram 2024 victory on her comeback from a two-year injury break. She claimed third place at KOTA 2024, the first edition to feature women, riding with the Duotone team.

At Lords of Tram 2025 she advanced directly to the semi-finals alongside Maini, Sadek and Sol.

Achievements

  • 2025

    Lords of Tram - direct semifinalist

    Big Air · Semifinal

  • 2024

    1stLords of Tram - Winner

    Big Air

  • 2024

    3rdRed Bull King of the Air - 3rd (first women's edition)

    Big Air

Brands & Sponsors

Current

Duotone logo

Duotone (Brand profile)

Team 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.

Featured in 'Team Duotone at King of the Air 2024' coverage (published 2025).

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pippa van Iersel?
Pippa van Iersel is a Dutch professional kitesurfing athlete and Duotone rider who won Lords of Tram 2024 on her return from a two-year injury break and took 3rd at the first women's Red Bull King of the Air.
Which disciplines does Pippa van Iersel compete in?
Pippa van Iersel competes in Big Air.
Which brands does Pippa van Iersel ride for?
She currently rides for Duotone. No other sponsor is confirmed.
Where is Pippa van Iersel from?
Pippa van Iersel is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Netherlands.
Where can I follow Pippa van Iersel?
The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Profile updated 26 Aug 2026

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