Hannah Whiteley

NATIONALITY British
KITING SINCE Since 2007
HOME SPOT Lytham St. Annes
MASTER DISCIPLINE Freeride / Big Air
CABRINHA SET UP FX Kites.  Ace Wood 135 x 40

What is your favorite trick?

It depends on the conditions!  I love doing a good backmobe in freestyle.  If it's strong wind, a kiteloop late backroll feels pretty niceI

How did you get into kiteboarding?

My Dad, Peter Whiteley was the first kitesurfer in the north-west of England.  He taught me to Kitesurf!

What motivated you to become a professional athlete?

My passion for Kitesurfing.  This might sound a bit crazy but I've never actually tried to be a professional athlete.  I just had so much passion and drive for the sport and things just snowballed from there.  I feel so very grateful to call kitesurfing my job.

What is #LiveFreeRideFree for you?

A huge sense of freedom that Kitesurfing brings.  There's something special about just being you with your kite in the middle of the ocean.

Your Moto?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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