Harlem Kitesurfing: Beneath the Surface

Leonardo Casati - 2026 Big Air World Champion

At just 17 years old, Leonardo Casati has reached the pinnacle of Big Air kitesurfing, securing the 2026 GKA Big Air World Championship after a commanding performance at the final stop in Mykonos. Fresh from the biggest win of his career, Leo joins us to explain how it feels to be a world champion, what makes the Casati family such a force in kiteboarding, how Harlem Kitesurfing has supported his progression and the goals he's already setting for the future… 01:00 – Casati : World Champion 12:46 – Leo & Harlem  18:30 – What’s next? 24:44 – For those that dream https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ #ChangeTheTide

Baptiste Bourdoulous - Harlem International Team Rider

Baptiste Bourdoulous has carved out a unique career in kiteboarding through his distinctive riding style, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to growing the sport in Greece. As the driving force behind the upcoming GKA Big Air Kite World Tour Finals in Mykonos, Baptiste is helping bring one of the sport’s biggest events to one of its most iconic destinations. We explore his connection to Mykonos, the influences that shaped his signature style, the challenges and opportunities of organising a world-class event, and his vision for the future of kiteboarding in Greece.  01:00 – GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Greece 11:30 – Kite Mykonos / Baptiste Style 19:03 – Harlem 24:55 – Behind the Rider https://harlemkitesurfing.com/ #ChangeTheTide

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