Nationality
Brazilian
Homespot
Rio de Janiero, Barra de Tijuca
Favorite Spot
Lakey Pipe, Indonesia and Backyards, Hawaii
Favorite Gear Set-Up
Kite Neo SLS 9 and 5.9 Wam D/LAB for waves
Kite Rebel SLS 8 and Voke SLS 5.1 for freestyle
Biggest Career Achievement
2016 IKA wave world champion
GKA vice-champion Germany 2021
GKA vice-champion Morrocos 2021
TOP 3 Overall GKA rank 2021
YOUR HOBBIES ASIDE KITEBOARDING?
Surf, Foil surf, Wing foil and Paragliding
WHAT DO YOU DO ON A DAY WITHOUT WIND?
Functional training and my hobbies
WHAT STYLE OF MUSIC ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?
My favorite is hip-hop but I also love to listen to good rock and Brazilian songs.
HOW AND WHY DID YOU START KITEBOARDING?
I started with my father in 2010. Everybody was doing kite at Barra da Tijuca, and we thought it would be fun to do it. After I learned, I just couldn’t stop anymore.
WHY ARE YOU RIDING FOR DUOTONE?
I’ve been riding Duotone even before I got on the team. For me, it’s the greatest brand out there.
WHAT IS YOUR MAIN GOAL FOR THE FUTURE?
Be the number 1
WHAT TRAINING DO YOU DO TO STAY FIT?
A lot of functional training and stretching
WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR JOB IF YOU HADN´T BEEN A PRO KITEBOARDER?
Probably a surfer
WHAT´S YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
Sushi
WHAT DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO SAY?
If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough.