Francesca Maini
Pro Rider
2 weeks ago
Relive the Qatar Airways GKA Awards 2024 in this highlight video!
2 weeks ago
The Qatar Airways GKA Awards once again celebrated the pinnacle of kiteboarding achievements with a gala evening to honour the sport’s greats when it made...
1 month ago
Lorenzo Casati shares an exciting glimpse into his GKA experience at the 2024 Jericoacoara in Brazil - watch W.O.L. #27 here!
1 month ago
Against all odds and in the final three hours of the event’s weather window, Red Bull King of the Air 2024 concluded with an exhilarating...
2 months ago
The 2024 Red Bull King of the Air delivered epic action in Cape Town! As the legendary Cape Doctor winds peaked at 40 knots, riders...
2 months ago
The Red Bull King of the Air 2024 kicked off breathtakingly at Kite Beach, Cape Town, on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Day 1 delivered electrifying...
2 months ago
First looks. First reactions!
2 months ago
Francesca Maini, Vice Big Air World Champion, gets ready for a training session in windy Cape Town. We chat about the excitement for the first-ever...
2 months ago
Francesca Maini, Vice Big Air World Champion, gets ready for a training session in windy Cape Town. We chat about the excitement surrounding the first-ever...
2 months ago
Check out some of the best tricks from the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup in the Hydrofoil Big Air discipline!
2 months ago
Check out the best tricks from the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Jericoacoara 2024!
4 months ago
You don’t always have to cross oceans to find epic waves. That was the driving thought behind this trip. While it's tempting to chase distant...
Issue 108
Kiteboarding might be a young sport, but its history is packed with unforgettable moments. This year’s Red Bull King of the Air wasn’t just about going extreme —it was also a chance to reflect on where the sport started and how far it’s come. Rou Chater, who’s been in the game for 25 years, shares his unique take on KOTA’s evolution, from its roots in Maui to the groundbreaking inclusion of a women’s division this year. Get ready for a deep dive into the event’s history, the highs and lows, and what makes it such a massive part of the kiteboarding culture.
Issue 108
We sit down with Lana Herman! From her beginnings in landlocked Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discovering the world of kiteboarding, Lana’s journey has been anything but ordinary. We talk about how kiteboarding changed her life, her love for Big Air, and the role of her sponsors in shaping her career. Check it out!
Issue 101
All eyes are on the big air scene, and this year, we've seen another leap forward in tricks and technicality. With the young guns leading the charge, the level of competition is unbelievable. Read on as Crystal Veness recaps the biggest news in the world of big air!
Issue 97
This is just the beginning for British-Italian rider Francesca Maini, who is making waves at only 20 years old! She's making headlines as the first woman to ever land a double loop in competition at the BAKL. In this exclusive INSIGHT interview, Jen and Cesca catch up about her racing, wave riding, winging and big air skills!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
Relive the Qatar Airways GKA Awards 2024 in this highlight video!nn @Capucine Delannoy @Charles Brodel @Cohan van Dijk @Francesca Maini @Graham Howes @Lorenzo Casati @Luca Ceruti @Ruben Lenten @Samuel Cardenas @GKA Kite World Tour @Harlem Kitesurfing @Lieuwe Boards
2 weeks ago
The Qatar Airways GKA Awards once again celebrated the pinnacle of kiteboarding achievements with a gala evening to honour the sport’s greats when it made its debut appearance in Cape Town, South Africa. The third edition of the awards presented…
2 weeks ago
Lorenzo Casati shares an exciting glimpse into his GKA experience at the 2024 Jericoacoara in Brazil - watch W.O.L. #27 here!nn @Andrea Principi @Edgar Ulrich @Finn Flugel @Francesca Maini @James Carew @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo Casati @DUOTONE @Harlem Kitesurfing @ION Products…
1 month ago
The 2024 Red Bull King of the Air delivered epic action in Cape Town! As the legendary Cape Doctor winds peaked at 40 knots, riders pushed limits in one of the best finales ever. Andrea Principi defended his Open Division…
2 months ago
The Red Bull King of the Air 2024 kicked off breathtakingly at Kite Beach, Cape Town, on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Day 1 delivered electrifying action against the backdrop of Table Mountain. Yet, as the competition entered Day 2, the…
2 months ago
First looks. First reactions!nn @Cohan van Dijk @Francesca Maini @Giel Vlugt @Lorenzo Casati @Marc Jacobs @Nathalie Lambrecht @Mystic
2 months ago
Francesca Maini, Vice Big Air World Champion, gets ready for a training session in windy Cape Town. We chat about the excitement for the first-ever Red Bull King of the Air Women’s Division, her training, competition, and goals for the…
2 months ago
Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months
The King and Queen have been crowned - Meet the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air Champions!nnMen's Results: n1st @andrea_principi04 n2nd @lorenzo__casati n3rd @luca_ceruti_ nnWomen's Resultsn1st @cescamainin2nd @zarahoogenraad n3rd @pippavaniersel nnMassive congratulations - what an event! nnPhotos by Wayne…
2 months ago
EXCITING NEWS! nn@cescamaini just set a Personal Best, taking the lead at one of the most competitive big air spots on the planet. With much of the @redbullza King of the Air women’s fleet on the leaderboard, the battle for…
2 months ago
