Kitesurfing pioneers include:

Cory Roeseler from Oregon.

Lou Waiman, a wake-boarder from Florida who now lives on Maui.

Eliot Leboe a professional windsurfer turned hardcore kitesurfer.

Marcus "Flash" Austin, another former Floridian who began kitesurfing with his skim-board.

Sail designer Joe Koehl has been largely responsible for getting kitesurfing up and running as a sport. Joe has introduced many of us to the sport and helped organize the events and promotion.

Windsurfing legend Robby Naish has been converted.

Chris "Scone" Roberts, a living ledged in fancy dress kiting and drinking.

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