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Global Freedomrider
Rider: Jessie
Location: Brazil
Kiteboarding is the most freedom I have ever have. Whether it's downwinding the coast of Brazil, or learning new tricks at Sherman Island in California, my life is fully revolved around the love I have for the sport.
Rider to teacher transition
Rider: Tonia
Location: Columbia River Oregon
Tonia has been riding for over 5 years in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. Lucky enough to live 5 minutes from the water, Tonia is fortunate to get lots of water time! However, Tonia recently recognized the need to help other women progress in their riding. So, she has been more recently putting on clinics and events for women to improve so that the gals can all ride together.
Contests to Freeriding Contessa
Rider: Cindy Mosey
From: New Zealand
I started kitesurfing after a friend gave me a try with their kite. My main sport at the time was windsurfing and I was tired of lugging kilo's of gear everywhere I went. Learning was exciting and a huge challenge as the kites back then had 18 or so bridles and they did not float. What I love about kitesurfing is the freedom to go out and ride either by yourself, with others, in waves or flat water. I loved pushing my limits and experimenting with learning new tricks. Now days I just go out for fun and ride in good conditions. The highlights of kiteboarding have been the places it has taken me and the people I have met along the way. Sailing up to the Pacific Islands on our yacht so that I could train in between contests was a great adventure, one that would not have happened without the support of my husband Andy, North Kiteboarding, and Balance Vector. My passion for kiteboarding has changed over the past couple of years. I now get more satisfaction from teaching other people something new, rather than nailing a trick myself.
Julie Simsar
Rider: Julie Simsar
Photographer: Gregg Gnecco
Location: Hawaii
Julie Simsar grabs a big indy somewhere in Hawaii.
