Rider Check In Part III

Alex

The setup. My go-to setup this summer is the Pivot NVision and the Hunt pair with the Torque 3 bar with the SK99 line upgrade, and the 5'0 Skater or Fish.

Why it works. I love the versatility of the Pivot NVision. It covers all my relevant disciplines: strapless freestyle, strapless Big Air, and wave. When I go for pure wave sessions, I'll always reach for the Hunt.

Home spot. My favourite spot is Büsum. It's on the North Sea, one of the windiest places in Germany, and it's perfect for strapless freestyle and Big Air training. My next competition is the GKA Kitesurf World Cup on Sylt, so my training is focused more on the freestyle side this summer. Whenever I see a good forecast, I make my way up to Hanstholm to score some waves.

Local shop. Surf Pirates has me covered.

Cat

The setup. A 7m Hunt and a 5'2 Global, plus the Chimera NVision 68L and the Hatch 3.5.

Why it works. The Hunt is a dedicated, reliable wave kite. It works perfectly in everything from messy onshore conditions to clean, down-the-line peelers, thanks to its easy bridle adjustments. I love the Global for mid-sized to bigger waves. The outline and the 5'2 size feel perfect under my feet. It's easy and snappy, yet it still holds a solid edge in bigger swells.

Home spot. A few spots around Cape Town for kiting, and for winging and parawinging, my home spot in Sweden.

Local shop. Surfers Varberg in Sweden. They've got you covered.

Nais

Your go-to Naish setup: Torch 11m + Traverse 138x41, and 11m Pivot Q + Alana 132x39.

Why you love it for your discipline: My freestyle setup is simply amazing. The Torch is definitely one of the best C-shaped kites on the market. For me, it makes freestyle easier and more stylish when paired with the Traverse twintip, which is the perfect board for soft landings and aggressive pop-outs! As a freeride lover, the 11m Pivot is the perfect kite for having fun in all conditions. The same goes for the Alana, my favorite board. Its shape is perfect for waves and air tricks, and I can confirm you can freestyle with it too!

Your favourite spot to session: My favorite spot is Lo Stagnone in Sicily, the perfect flat lagoon, a freestyle heaven!

Your closest Naish shop or dealer: My trusted Naish shop in Italy is DLM Sport.

That's Part III in the books. Strapless Big Air, down-the-line wave sessions, flat-water freestyle. Different disciplines, different coastlines, one brand they trust to deliver. Wherever and however you ride, there's a Naish setup built for it, and a dealer nearby to get you on it. See you in the next installment.