The Kite Mag

Head Up Again

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Rita: When kiting came into my life it resulted in a huge change in me, not just as regards my perspective on life but also about myself. This sport means happiness, adrenaline, freedom, family, friends and travels. It is more than a sport, it is a lifestyle. I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to kiting because of the way it made me feel right from the beginning – desire, passion, a flame burning inside of me – I felt kiting was calling me, pushing me to change my life and do that thing that makes me feel alive. Becoming a professional kiter meant pushing my limits and discovering new phases of life, learning different ways of thinking and living. The person I am today, I owe to this sport and to the competitions.

But with this comes injuries. I’ve had a

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