Baptiste Bourdoulous joins the Harlem Family

We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of the Harlem Family - the true waterman, Baptiste Bourdoulous. A master of Big Air, Freestyle, and Hydrofoil, Baptiste excels in every discipline with remarkable style and passion.

We caught up with Baptiste off the water to ask him a few questions. Read below what he shared with us.

Baptiste Bourdoulous

Discipline: Big Air/Freestyle/Foil Freestyle/Strapless

Date of birth: 4 July 1996

Where are you from?

I was born in France, but grew up in Greece.

And where are you based now? I

n summer time I am mostly around Mykonos.

When did you get into kiting?

I started kiting when we moved to Greece at the age of 10.

Tell us some of your major achievements so far:

Definitely jumping over 35 meters, landing some world firsts, and bringing a mix of freestyle and Big Air together.

What excites you about joining the Harlem Family?

I love Harlem's philosophy and the products, and I am excited to be part of the development of the portfolio and put my touch to the best gear possible.

What's your current gear set-up?

I am riding the Harlem Force, Lead bar and Rocker board.

What do you like about the gear set-up?

I like the speed and the quick reaction of the kite. The quality is great as well.

What are your goals for the future?

My goal is to break the 40m jump and to share my kite adventures to the world.

Your favourite kite spot in the world?

Cape Town

And what inspires you in life?

Waking up every morning and knowing I’ve got the chance to do what I love and being out there on the water.

Describe yourself with 3 words:

Visionary, Thinker, Humour