Harlem Kitesurfing: Beneath the Surface

Behind the Thrive LiteX & Rise board

Harlem Kitesurfing’s product design team, Ralf Groesel and Aaron Hadlow, return to Beneath the Surface to break down the latest additions to the Harlem lineup - the Thrive LiteX kite and the all-new Rise board. We explore how Harlem is pushing ultra-low-end performance to the next level, the design philosophy behind both products, the challenges faced during development, and how these innovations ultimately provide more time on the water. From materials and construction to real-world testing, this episode gives you an inside look at what it really takes to create gear designed to move the boundaries of light wind kitesurfing. https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/thrive-litex [https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/thrive-litex] https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/rise [https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/rise] ⁠https://harlemkitesurfing.com/⁠ [https://harlemkitesurfing.com/] #ChangeTheTide

Stijn Mul - Harlem International Team Rider

Stijn Mul is one of the rising stars of Big Air kiteboarding and a key rider on Harlem’s international pro team. From becoming Dutch Champion to landing podiums at some of the biggest events in the world, Stijn has built a reputation for powerful riding and total commitment to progression. We discuss his journey through competitive kitesurfing, the mindset needed to perform at the highest level, why he joined Harlem Kitesurfing, his partnerships with WindGames and SpaceX, and what drives him to keep pushing the limits of the sport. 01:00 – Who is Stino? 10:00 – The Harlem Chapter 16:45 – Performance, Fear and Big Moments 30:00 – SpaceX + WindGames 39:37 – Community Questions 44:00 – Rapid Fire 45:12 – Beneath the Surface Question https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ #ChangeTheTide

Behind the Flow with Ralf Groesel & Aaron Hadlow

Harlem Kitesurfing’s product design team, Ralf Groesel and Aaron Hadlow, take us inside the making of the new Harlem Flow - A high-performance wave and freeride kite built to push limits across disciplines. We break down the full journey from concept to release, where this kite sits in the lineup, the design challenges they faced, and why you should go with the Flow. 01:00 - 36:27 : Ralf Groesel 36:35 - 57:21 : Aaron Hadlow https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/harlem-flow [https://harlemkitesurfing.com/products/harlem-flow] https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ [https://harlemkitesurfing.com/] #ChangeTheTide

Lana Herman - Harlem International Team Rider

Featuring Lana Herman from Slovenia who rides for Harlem on the International team. Renowned for her powerful riding Lana is fast becoming a household name in Big air Kiteboarding most recently achieving yet another podium on the big stage at the GKA Lords of Tram event in France. We talk about her outlook on life, competition riding, family, her home in Slovenia and what it takes to be a professional Kitesurfer.  01:05 – LOTR / Competition Riding 09:25 – Injuries and what it takes to be a professional Kitesurfer 17:30 – Home, Family and Slovenia 22:04 – What’s Next for Lana 26:05 – Questions from the Pro Team 28:30 – Rapid Fire 29:18 – Beneath the Surface Question https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ #ChangeTheTide

Aaron Hadlow - Harlem Product Manager

Episode 2 welcomes Aaron Hadlow, one of the pioneers of Kitesurfing, multiple world champion and now key figure at Harlem Kitesurfing. We break down his role inside Harlem, what drew him to the brand in the first place, and where he sees kitesurfing heading next. He also drops a few hints about what’s coming next with Harlem… 00:55 – Your role at Harlem 16:50 – What’s next at Harlem? 30:30 – Where is Kitesurfing going? 40:00 – Community questions 43:40 – Rapid Fire 46:10 – Beneath the Surface Question https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ #ChangeTheTide