Three hours of driving.
Heavy rain. Empty roads. A wild forecast on the screen.
Crozon wasn’t chosen by chance. Storm Goretti was lining up Brittany for something rare — violent gusts, brutal shifts, and the kind of conditions most riders avoid. The prediction spoke of 50 knots. Maybe more. For Clément Huot, that was the signal.
When he arrived, it was still calm. Around 30 knots. Rain pouring down. The sea restless but undecided. Not yet. This wasn’t the moment.
So he waited.
The goal was clear from the start — send it. Not just high, but higher than ever before. Thirty metres would be solid. Thirty-five would be meaningful. But deep down, the number in his head was bigger. Thirty-seven. A new record.
As the clock crept toward 14:20, the wind began to roam. Gusts climbed past 40 knots… then 45. The storm was waking up.
Clément made the call. Get on the water before it became unmanageable. Before the forecasted 50+ knots arrived. Harlem Peak 7m. 22-metre lines. Harlem Ascent 138m. No hesitation.
By late afternoon, the gusts were fully unleashed — 50, even 55 knots tearing across the bay. Chaotic. Unpredictable. Exactly the window he’d come for.
And when everything finally lined up — wind, speed, instinct — Clément pulled the trigger.
Moments later, he was higher than anyone had ever been on a twintip.
37.3 metres.
A new world record.
Moments after the jump, back on the beach in Brittany, Clément was overflowing with joy — sharing the moment with his father, who has been by his side since the very beginning. Still buzzing, we caught up with him to break down the conditions, the mindset, and the gear behind the highest twintip jump ever recorded.
Clément, tell us more about the conditions?
Everything was chaotic. The wind was side-on at the start and not very strong, but I could feel it building steadily.
At the moment of the jump, the wind was fully onshore and well over 50 knots. Waves were coming from every direction, and I didn’t even really use a proper wave for the takeoff. It was really tough, but I stayed patient — and it paid off.
What about the spot?
I’d only kited on Plage de la Palue once before. With the forecast, I was searching for the best possible option — the strongest wind with the most stable and well-oriented conditions.
The spot was about three hours from my place, but I’ll definitely go back. Also doing it in Brittany with my father definitely made the moment unforgettable.
What went through your mind when you saw the height?
The video will speak for itself — the jump was unbelievable. I was completely overwhelmed, an explosion of joy. The moment, the jump, the place, and the reward were truly amazing.
How does the world look from 37.3 meters?
Absolutely indescribable. It was the jump of my life.
Who was with you on the beach?
Only my father. I’ve shared kitesurfing with him from the very beginning, and the time he’s spent supporting me means so much.
I’m incredibly grateful to him — that’s what made this moment so special. He’s extraordinary.
What were you doing the day before? Did you know it could be a record-breaking day?
I talked with a lot of friends, but my goal was very clear. I came only for that.
I wanted this record.
You were riding the Peak 7m with the Ascent. How did the gear help you reach that height?
With such difficult conditions, the Peak and the Ascent were the perfect combo. I’m truly impressed by this kite — it feels like it has no limits.
Being able to accelerate in such a chaotic spot while staying fully in control is incredible. The board played a huge role too — I could build speed very quickly and get a truly vertical takeoff.
Honestly, I’m convinced this is the best gear out there.
What advice would you give riders chasing their personal height records?
Be patient, trust your feeling, and wait for the right moment. The conditions don’t need to be perfect — but you need full confidence in your gear and yourself.
Your next goal?
The goal is clear — go even higher.
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