Location:
West Midlands, UK

How did you get started in power kiting:
Around 6 years ago i bought a mountainboard for downhilling. 2 years after that got my first kite and have not looked back since.

What equipment do you use:
For boarding, mainly big-sized Flexifoil Blades, but it looks like there may be some interesting and innovative new designs coming out this year from all the manufacturers.

Which board do you use:
I use a range of boards from a No-sno Freeride or Flexifoil Kava for speed and distance boarding and for free style i use either a Flexifoil Airdeck or own custom hybrid board.

I last owned a buggy around June 2003, but I have recently decided to buy one to use when the wind is unsuitable for boarding. I now have a Parastorm Typhoon Buggy which is really light and comfortable!

What have you been doing the past year:
Mostly recovering from a non kite kite related knee injury. Ive still been out having kiting fun most weekends, learning new tricks and helping to promote this addictive sport.

What plans do you have for this year:
To get 100% fit again so i can concentrate on wiring some new aerial tricks, improve my flatland manoeuvres and help even more newcomers to learn or improve their skils.

Favourite Kite Landboarding Spot:
For kite landboarding its got to be Black Rock Sands (porthmadog) for buggying it still has to be Lytham St. Annes and cant wait to get back on it when it reopens.

What would you recommend as a first time kite boarder who wanted to enter into the sport, what kite and board would you recommend and why:
Get yourself a powerkite lesson from a trained insructor. You'll learn to powerkite well and most importantly safely so much quicker than left to your own devices. A lesson also gives you the opportunity to try different equipment. Another bonus is the fact that an instructor can assess your flying ability and point you in the right direction for getting the right kites etc for you.

What kind of tricks do you like to do?
I like doing big air tricks but i am getting a taste for more flatland light wind manoeuvres.

What surface do you prefer for landboarding?
A good hard beach. The sand at black rock is harder than a diamond with a machine gun.

How do you think the sport will grow?
I think big things are going to happen this year in the world of powerkiting. More recognition from the authorities and the opening of more designated powerkiting areas.

What's is your best session to date?
I've had so many good times its tough to single one out but any session is great when Ii've got good winds, good weather and good buddies to share it with. Even after all my time in powerkiting, I still drive home with a big grin on my face, buzzing from the fact I've learned something new and enjoyed learning it.

Have you received any injuries from power kiting?
Nothing really!

Anything else you want to say?
All I've left to say is, if you havent tried powerkiting yet, give it a go, it fun for all and spans the age groups which makes it great for families. If you are already into powerkiting then all I've got to say is - good isn't it!. Finally and the most important of all is for everybody to have FUN.