Kitesoul Magazine #17 English Edition

134 Athletes
Erik Volpe: kitesurfing makes us better people
best spots in the world. That's where
some time ago I achieved my personal
jumping record by scoring a height of
23,01 meters. I doubt I could have made
the same in any other place. In addition,
I have many local friends who take me
to some amazing places.
Talking about Big Air, were you not
meant to take part to the 2017 Red
Bull King of the Air?
Correct, I could not miss such a prestigious
event. I sent my video to the organizers
to be selected but unfortunately,
although I was close I did not qualify
for the competition. The level of the
athletes is now very high and the set
quota for this competition is quite limited.
I will definitely try again next year.
On the other hand, that same video
got me selected for the The Megaloop
Challenge, the Big Air event organized
by Ruben Lenten in the Netherlands in
April. I can't wait.
You have just joined the Liquid Force
international team, are you happy
about that?
Yes, I am very pleased. Last year, in
Cape Town where they have a big centre,
I took part to a Big Air contest and