Andrea Principi
ItalyBig Air
One of the leading modern big air riders and a major name in high performance kiteboarding.
Instagram →Community
Current kitesurfing athletes
Meet some of the riders pushing modern kiteboarding forward across big air, freestyle, wave and freeride.
Lorenzo Casati
ItalyBig Air
Powerful big air rider known for extreme height, technical loops and King of the Air level competition.
Instagram →Cohan van Dijk
NetherlandsBig Air
Dutch big air rider competing at the highest international level.
Instagram →Jamie Overbeek
NetherlandsBig Air
Young big air rider known for height, control and strong progression.
Instagram →Jeremy Burlando
Big Air / Freestyle
High performance rider combining power, style and technical tricks.
Instagram →Gianmaria Coccoluto
ItalyFreestyle
Technical freestyle rider and one of the well known names in modern freestyle kiteboarding.
Instagram →Mikaili Sol
BrazilFreestyle / Big Air
One of the most influential female kiteboarders of her generation with world class freestyle and big air skills.
Instagram →Bruna Kajiya
BrazilFreestyle
Multiple time world champion and one of the most important names in women's freestyle kiteboarding.
Instagram →Francesca Maini
ItalyBig Air / Freestyle
High level rider representing the modern progression of women's kiteboarding.
Instagram →Nathalie Lambrecht
Big Air / Freestyle
Powerful rider in big air and freestyle progression.
Instagram →Rita Arnaus
SpainFreestyle
Freestyle rider known for competition experience, style and progression.
Instagram →Camille Losserand
FranceFreestyle / Big Air
Strong female rider with freestyle and big air presence.
Instagram →This list is an editorial selection and not a ranking. Athlete profiles and social handles can change, so always verify official channels.
Athletes Hub
The Athletes Behind Modern Kitesurfing.
Kitesurfing is driven by riders. Behind every new trick, every record jump, every creative video part and every iconic session are athletes pushing the sport forward in their own way. Some riders define Big Air with massive jumps and technical loops. Others shape freestyle, wave riding, foil, racing or freeride through style, consistency and years of progression.
The KitesurfingOfficial Athletes hub is built to highlight the people behind the progression of kiteboarding. It is not only about competition results or social media reach. It is about riders who influence how the sport looks, how it is learned, how it is filmed and how it evolves across different disciplines and spots around the world.
From young talents chasing their first international results to established professionals setting the standard in Big Air, the kiteboarding athlete scene is constantly changing. This page is designed as a starting point to discover riders, understand different riding styles and follow the names shaping the future of kitesurfing.
Different Types of Kiteboarding Athletes
Big Air Riders
Big Air riders focus on height, hangtime, loops, rotations and controlled landings in strong wind. They are often connected to record jumps, extreme conditions and events where power, timing and confidence matter most.
Freestyle Riders
Freestyle athletes push technical tricks, handle passes, grabs, rotations and creative combinations. Their riding is often judged by precision, style, difficulty and how cleanly a trick is executed.
Wave Riders
Wave kiters combine kite control with surf-style riding. They read waves, position the kite carefully and use power only when needed. Style, timing and ocean knowledge are central.
Foil and Racing Athletes
Foil and racing athletes focus on efficiency, speed, angles and technical equipment control. Their riding is less about spectacle and more about precision, performance and understanding wind at a very high level.
Freeride and Content Riders
Freeride and content-focused riders shape how kiteboarding is seen online. They create films, tutorials, travel stories and session clips that inspire new riders and keep the global community connected.
What Makes a Great Kitesurfing Athlete?
A great kitesurfing athlete is not defined by one number alone. Jump height, competition results, video views and sponsorships can all be part of the picture, but the strongest riders usually combine several qualities: technical skill, consistency, creativity, safety awareness, style, discipline and the ability to perform in changing conditions.
In Big Air, that might mean holding power in stormy wind and landing technical loops safely. In freestyle, it can mean repeating difficult tricks with precision. In wave riding, it often means reading the ocean better than everyone else. In foil and racing, small technical decisions can decide the entire session.
The best athletes also influence the community around them. They introduce new ideas, inspire younger riders, share knowledge, film progression, test equipment and help define what the next stage of kiteboarding looks like.
How KitesurfingOfficial Features Athletes
KitesurfingOfficial is built around the global kite scene. Athlete profiles, videos, leaderboard references, spot stories and community discussions can all become part of the way riders are discovered. The goal is to connect performance with context: who the rider is, what discipline they represent, where they ride and how they contribute to the sport.
As the platform grows, athlete pages can include rider profiles, videos, achievements, disciplines, favorite spots, social links and community updates. The long-term vision is to make it easier for fans, brands and other riders to discover the people shaping kiteboarding today.
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Track Big Air progression on the leaderboard, explore the spots where athletes train, or submit your own clip to be part of the next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
A kitesurfing athlete is a rider who practices kiteboarding at a high level, often with a focus on progression, competition, content creation, coaching or discipline-specific performance. Some athletes compete in Big Air, freestyle, wave, foil or racing, while others influence the sport through video projects, tutorials, travel content or community work.
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