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 Name: Luke Whiteside
Age: 21
Home spot: Ainsdale Beach Liverpool
Sponsors / partners: North Kiteboarding, Airbound Apparel and Kiteitright
Things you like (in general): Warm weather, wind and waves
Things you hate: Waking up with a hangover
When did you start kitesurfing and what inspired you to do such a “different" sport?
I started when i was 16 in my last year of high school, my dad inspired me try something new!
What is kiteboard for you? Work , amusement , or way of life?
Kiteboarding is something fun for me which has turned into a lifestyle, i love to travel and enjoy the different spots around the world.
How many days a week do you enjoy kitesurfing and for how many hours each time?
It depends if I'm out of the UK or not because we don't have much consistent wind here but when I'm away for kitesurfing i will kite everyday if theres wind maybe for 2 or 3 hours a day.
Do you do any other sports that help you be physically fit for Kiteboard?
When I'm not kiting i usually go the gym to keep my self fit, i also do a bit of surfing and go to the cable tow as well, and play football sometimes.
Bindings, Boots, Bow, SLE, Hybrid, C… where do you believe that kiteboarding will lead?
Its really close at the moment, i think its going to be between Aussie Andy Yates or Spaniard Alex Pastor. I would like to see more Jam style comps with sliders an kickers!
Describe your best and your worst moment in kitesurfing.
My best moment is probably kiting in Perth last winter with all my friends! worst probably getting dragged backwards up the beach by my kite at my local beach.
You have been in the best places in the world for kiteboarding! Which of them is your favourite and why?
Theres a lot of nice spots around the world but my favourite is Perth Western Australia because it has everything you need for a cool trip, flat water, waves, cool people, good parties!
A few days ago was were in neighboring Turkey to participate in a local Event. Tell us a bit about the event , the organization, the spot. the level of the Local riders and the other foreign athletes who participated and how you decided to get part.
Yeah i was in Cesme Turkey for the 1st stop of the KTA Tour riding for the 7800 hotel and audi A1. It was a really nice event, super chilled and a really nice spot. The organisers did a great job getting this location as it was at a luxurious hotel right on the beach front. The level of the riding was really high, some high profile riders turned up, Mallory from france and Taner for Turkey. I was really nice to kite along side them :)
Have you ever visit any Greek spot? If yes, what was your impression? Are you going to visit us soon?
I have never visited Greece for kitesurfing but i've heard a lot about it especially Rhodes. I have seen some great videos from this spot, i would really like to come an visit.
Finally, give an advice for the rest of us (the Kiteclub.gr community)!
Enjoy your kiting, an i will see you on the water!
check out my website for updates and my new videos: lukewhiteside.com
cheers :)
Luke
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