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YOUR HOBBIES ASIDE KITEBOARDING?

Going wakeboarding, playing padel-tennis or fishing.

WHAT DO YOU DO ON A DAY WITHOUT WIND? 

My first choice is always wakeboarding here in El Gouna at the Cable Park. When it's completely glassy, I also often go pump foiling directly infront of my home. The main thing is that I'm in the water.

WHAT STYLE OF MUSIC ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? 

To be honest, I'm not someone who constantly checks out new music. I really like the music of Avicii and Bob Marley. I think they have created something lasting.

HOW AND WHY DID YOU START KITEBOARDING? 

Why? I had no other chance, hahaha! My parents are both really crazy about board sports and always took me to the mountains and the sea when I could walk. They had a water sports centre in El Gouna and I was able to start kiting there at the age of 6. It was also inspiring to see all the pros there and I knew I wanted to do the same.

WHY ARE YOU RIDING FOR DUOTONE?

For me, this is simply the best material on the market! There is no other brand that has the best material in freestyle and big air at the same time. It´s also a brand with operations in Germany and I am a German, so it´s a match.

WHAT IS YOUR MAIN GOAL FOR THE FUTURE?

Of course I would love to become world champion in freestyle. But I also want to be at the top in big air and hydrofoil. That's my goal.

WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR JOB IF YOU WOULDN´T BE A PRO KITEBOARDER? 

I would have become a pro wakeboarder! I think it's similar to freestyle. It's very technical and you can bring your own style and creativity to it.

WHAT´S YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD? 

I love eating sushi, but as a true Upper Franconian I naturally love dumplings with gravy and roast meat.

WHAT DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO SAY?

Parents trust your children! Don't say you're too young or that you can't do it. Help them to realise their dreams!