The debate of comparison between physical strength of men and women has been there for centuries and is still ongoing. When it comes to water sports, especially kiteboarding, the first impression which a layman can think of is the power of the body needed in the sport. So, the ball always goes to the court of men (That’s delusional, of course!). There are so many professional female kiteboarders that have come up in recent years. Take a look at Hood River, for example. You will be awed by the skills that some of the female kiteboarders have when they kiteboard in and around the vincinity.
The difference comes into the picture, when females take a leap from this myth, put in their skills and excel in kiteboarding. For any kitesurfer, male or female, beginner or professional, these women become a great inspiration in proving that if the right tactic is known, any sport can be conquered.
Top 10 Female Kiteboarders To Follow
While there might be no conclusive list of the best female kiteboarders, there are certainly quite a few of them who have an active social presence on Instagram.
The list here will show you top 10 female kiteboarders that you should follow on social media!
Gisela Pulido
A rider who enjoys life, every moment and has the spirit to explore new things. One of the most famous kiteboarders present. She is pretty active on social media, and have quite a number of followers too.
You can follow her here.
Hannah Whiteley
A very popular athlete and a model, she aspires to be the best in anything she takes up in life. She is also the 2017 KiteSpeed World Champion, 3X British Champ as well as the 2016 Vice Kitesurf World Champion! Her credentials are certainly awesome! What’s more, she is extremely photogenic, and she is quite a good photographer too.
You can follow her here. You can also check out her YouTube video here too.
Bruna Kajiya
A professional kiteboarder sponsored by Red Bull, Mystic and Airush who loves life in the water. She is very good at kiteboarding and various sports too, and have won accolades such as being the 3 X World Champion as well as the 2017 World Champion Red Bull.
You can follow her here.
Rita Arnaus
Sponsored by Best Kiteboarding, Brunotti, SJCAM, she is a 22-year rider from Barcelona, Spain. She is also an ambassador for Ocean Sunglasses and Natur Vital. One of the youngest in the field, she is certainly quite a looker and have skills that puts many other guys to shame. Her credentials include being the 2x Spanish Champ as well as ranking in 5th World Tour 2017.
You can follow her here.
Charlotte Consorti
Being one of the oldest in the field, Charlotte certainly does not look like one! Given her skills and experience, she is an inspiration to others who claim that age is a problem. She is the epitome to the age-old adage “age is just a number”. A pro rider, sponsored by isuzu, eafit and f-onekites, specialized in kiteboarding and wakeboarding. Her skills have gotten her awards such as being the 3x KiteSpeed World Champion. She is also sponsored by Nokia Health in 2012.
You can follow her here.
Karolina Winkowska
A polish rider since 2004, Karolina is always at top of her game. Her sponsors were Naish and Roxy followed by a big brand ‘Ford’. Her experience and skills are certainly top notch as she have been given awards such as the 3xKiteboarding World Champion, 2x Triple-S Champion as well as the Kte Park League Champion!
You can follow her here.
Annabel Van Westerop
Another young lady in the field, Annabel is a 24-year kitesurfer, who has been topping the charts in the game since 2013. She is the Vice World Champion Freestyle Dutch. Somehow, she does look a little like Jessica Alba!
You can follow her here.
Fancesca Bagnoli
An athlete, world champion and 4x Italian champion, Francesca is the master of her sport. Her awards includes 5x Italian Champion as well as coming in 3rd for the World Kiteboarding League 17. Her skills are very apparent in the videos that she has too.
You can follow her here.
Paula Novotna
A girl full of spirits, Paula never backs out from kiteboarding events even in case of serious injuries. This is clearly reported in some of the social media posts that she is quite active on. She is also the 4th in the freestyle world tour. Her larger than life personality is an inspiration to us too!
You can follow her here.
Maureen Castelle
A gymnast and a pro kiteboarder, Maureen enjoys the splashes with her skills and is a freestyle expert. Her sponsors include Kiteplus, Mormaii, Tona and Ozone. Her awards are a testament to her skills as well as her popularity. The awards include coming in 6th in the world ranking freestyle as well as being the French champion and a X3 NewCal champion.
You can follow her here.
Conclusion
While these women is in the top 10 female kiteboarders to follow on Instagram, they are not ranked in any order. They are special in their own way, performing at various events and winning championships. Physically and mentally, they have made themselves strong and powerful to be the best in any sport they enter, Kiteboarding being the topmost. I get an adrenaline rush each time I receive a post from these riders which gives me a push to perform better, not only in surfing but in any other field. Its all about chasing our dreams and never giving up.
Cheers to the achievers!
