Name, nicknames : Ken Carthy ( The Bear).

Age : 30

Years kiteboarding : Since the start, converted windsurf boards and wipika classic(still have it too).

Local hang out : That’s very personal?

Why do you Kiteboard? I don’t I Kitesurf, Na because I love being on the water. It’s the View man.

What do you like about the new Flexifoil kites?They are always where I want them to be and the depower.

What gear are you using this year?Pirates 5’11” Strapless Surfboard and Full set of Atoms

Sponsors? Flexifoil, Pirates surfboards & krunk.

Most inspiring kiteboarder? Flash Austin/ Max Bo. But above all Super Fly, that dude is out of sight man.

Your opinion on competition? Mixed. I’d love some wave comps

Boardshorts over the wetsuit? No

Favourite drink? Alcohol

Best chat up line? Is my girlfriend in the country?

Favourite kiteboarding move? Big air and Big Wave moves

Worst kiteboarding injury? Concussion (Who put that beach there).

Best excuse used in order to ditch work to go kiting?Its Windy/ Shit look at those waves dude?

Your best advice to newcomers in kiteboarding? Go with your gut feeling and don’t be brave…. Take lessons!