INTERVIEWS

A collection of all the interviews, both with famous riders who tell us about their incredible performance, but also with ordinary people who share their dreams and their daily challenges.

LORDS OF TRAM 2022 – WORD TO THE JUDGE

Simone Timpano2022-04-29T09:31:43+02:00Categories: KITESURF INSIGHTS|Tags: KITESURF COMPETITIONS, INTERVIEWS, KITESURFING|

This year, all the spotlights in the kite world were on the French Big Air competition, Lords of Tram. The event had already been a success in previous editions, but this year, the organizers brought many new features for a considerable qualitative leap. The competition was differentiated by a waiting period of one month, [...]

A LIFE AT 40 KNOTS: INSPIRATION OR MADNESS

Simone Timpano2020-06-23T11:39:06+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF LIFESTYLE, INTERVIEWS|

SUMMARY The wind is coveted when you ride, but despised when you get out of the water Inspiration or madness? What do I learn from their story? The power to tell a story The wind is coveted when you ride, but despised when you get out of the water [...]

BUYING A SECONDHAND KITE: THE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW EXPLAINED BY A PROFESSIONAL

Simone Timpano2022-12-30T23:36:13+01:00Categories: KITESURF INSIGHTS|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF EQUIPMENT, KITESURF TIPS, INTERVIEWS|

It’s not easy to buy a secondhand kite because we are always afraid of getting screwed. For this reason, I interviewed "Aurélien Cassou", founder of Rép’ Kite. Aurélien is one of the best repairers in Montpellier and the South of France. He has been very nice to detail me the correct procedure to follow before [...]

MAT – IN BRAZIL TO FOLLOW MY PASSION

Simone Timpano2020-06-02T08:07:04+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF LIFESTYLE, INTERVIEWS|

In order to change one's life, it is necessary to have the courage to make a choice and to believe tenaciously in the desired direction. But it is not an easy task, because there are many failures to be faced, and a lot of time to invest. One thing is certain, every radical choice [...]

SEB E VAL GARAT, TWO BROTHERS DRIVEN BY THE WIND

Simone Timpano2020-04-29T17:03:54+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF EQUIPMENT, KITESURF LIFESTYLE, INTERVIEWS|

"Sharing a passion with a friend is something, but with a brother you create a bond and experience even more intensely", these are Seb Garat's words at the beginning of the video. How could it be any different? Let's start from the very beginning. As often happens to those who make history in a [...]

QUARANTINE BLOCKS KITESURFING EVEN IN A HIDDEN PARADISE AS LOS ROQUES

Simone Timpano2020-04-23T19:04:22+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF LIFESTYLE, INTERVIEWS|

We have all been caught off guard by this virus, and by the quarantine, which has changed our habits, our lifestyle and called into question many of our certitudes. The circulation of the virus is boundless and this is demonstrated by the fact that even "hidden paradises" have not been spared. We have a [...]

KiteMoss: A “FAMILY” UNITED BY THE PASSION FOR KITESURF

Simone Timpano2020-04-12T10:26:08+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURF LIFESTYLE, INTERVIEWS, KITESURFING|

There is only one thing more precious than time and that’s who we spend it on. (Leo Christopher). “The sun was falling and the blue sky turns into an amazing sunset, as if he wanted to join them and toast to friendship, to sport, to their passion for kitesurf, to their simple but [...]

GIANMARIA COCCOLUTO, THE BLIND MASTER

Simone Timpano2020-04-01T10:51:45+02:00Categories: KITESURF STORIES|Tags: KITESURFING, KITESURF COMPETITIONS, INTERVIEWS|

Interview with the italian champion Gianmaria Coccoluto sponsored by DUOTONE Kiteboarding and representative for the ASSOCIAZIONE KITESURF ITALIANA, exclusively for Kitesurfing.it kitesurf freestyle is evolving fast and the Associazione Kitesurf Italiana can be proud to have Gianmaria Coccoluto among its members, one of the best riders of the World Kiteboarding Championships. To have [...]