Feeling refreshed, I was eager to push my progression again, so I packed my things again and headed for Brazil. Brazil holds a special place in my heart as it was the first overseas country I flew to back in 2021. It marked the beginning of my international kiting journey, where I met many faces in the community and built my reputation in the freestyle scene. Brazil is a dream destination for kiters due to its consistent conditions and laid-back lifestyle. It has become a tradition for me to return every year to progress my riding, reconnect with friends, and make a
freestyle video. While there I participated in two world titles. The first was the Kite Park League Superfinal in Taiba. After months of familiarizing myself with the kite park discipline, I was ready for a proper competition. It was cool seeing the whole crew help build the features and set up the event. Despite the light wind during the competition, the event was a huge success and memorable experience. Overall, I was happy with my performance, surprising myself by making it to the finals!
Just a few weeks later, I got to compete in the GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup stop in Cauipe lagoon. This was the event I had looked forward to all year. In the days leading up to the event, the wind was quite light; however, when the competition began, Mother Nature delivered us with awesome conditions. Starting from the qualifiers, I made my way through each heat, securing second place in most. I was thrilled to reach the quarterfinals! Although I couldn’t put together my ideal heat due to a few too many crashes, I was proud of my performance and got to enjoy watching the remaining competitors fight it out for the top spot. After that, with a month left in Brazil, I had plenty of time to improve my riding and capture video footage. By the end of the trip, my freestyle skills had significantly advanced, and I had SD cards full of new tricks to share.
