Age: 34
Location:Newcastle
Why did I want to be a team rider for Takoon?
There are several reasons, mostly I wanted to be part of a team of riders the help advise and promote a long standing brand in the industry, aswell as being part of a small community of like-minded riders. In addition to this I hoped that being affiliated with a manufacturer would give me additional motivation to push my riding for freestyle competition and to perhaps give some input into the development of their future products. For me, its both a pleasure and an honour to be a team rider for Takoon.
How long have I been kitesurfing ?
Probably about 6 years now although like quite a lot of people, I did have a slow start and didn't get out very often. I've been kiting very regularly for the last 2-3 years or so.
Probably about 6 years now although like quite a lot of people, I did have a slow start and didn't get out very often. I've been kiting very regularly for the last 2-3 years or so.
What kit have I used in the past?
In that time I've gone though quite a lot of kit, I started off with Airush Trio's then got a big Naish V4. After a while I moved onto the 2007 Waroos, before getting into C kites in a big way, starting with an NHP 666, then 2007 North vegas's followed by upgrades to 2009's.
For boards, I started with the Airush Square One, then progressed quickly onto a 555 (07) then Shinn Pro (07). When i started getting more into wakestyle i switched to an Aboards X-series, then LF Recoil Comp.
In that time I've gone though quite a lot of kit, I started off with Airush Trio's then got a big Naish V4. After a while I moved onto the 2007 Waroos, before getting into C kites in a big way, starting with an NHP 666, then 2007 North vegas's followed by upgrades to 2009's.
For boards, I started with the Airush Square One, then progressed quickly onto a 555 (07) then Shinn Pro (07). When i started getting more into wakestyle i switched to an Aboards X-series, then LF Recoil Comp.
What gear am I using now?
Continuing in my freestyle vane, I'm now riding the Takoon Lux (137), with Furia's of various sizes. I also have a 5'8" Burning with which I'm learning to strapless surf with. I've had a lot of experience with all types of kit, and have tested quite a bit more gear other than those i've owned. I'm very happy with the gear Takoon has to offer.
Continuing in my freestyle vane, I'm now riding the Takoon Lux (137), with Furia's of various sizes. I also have a 5'8" Burning with which I'm learning to strapless surf with. I've had a lot of experience with all types of kit, and have tested quite a bit more gear other than those i've owned. I'm very happy with the gear Takoon has to offer.
Where do I ride?
Anywhere between Budle Bay and Redcar - I travel to get the best conditions the North East has to offer. I occasionally go over to Allonby when there's little wind over in the East. I'm hoping to travel more this Summer, and attend whichever BKSA events are within a reasonable distance.
Anywhere between Budle Bay and Redcar - I travel to get the best conditions the North East has to offer. I occasionally go over to Allonby when there's little wind over in the East. I'm hoping to travel more this Summer, and attend whichever BKSA events are within a reasonable distance.
NewSchool / OldSchool / Surf?
I like to do them all, although I'm pretty much a complete beginner in the surf, I like to boost high and do deadman's and board-off's, some rotational jumps (especially powered backloops and off-axis frontrolls and tantrums), and also some simple handlepasses, raileys, s-bends, which I really need to get some solid time on the water to improve.
How can you get in contact with me?
Click on the 'Email Me' link on my profile!
Click on the 'Email Me' link on my profile!
