JUAN PABLO TRON

KITE / SURF / FOIL

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:

I consider myself an athlete in various disciplines. I love spending the majority of my time in the water. To achieve this, one needs to adapt to whatever conditions the sea offers. For this, a few toys are required. If there are big waves, I surf. If there are small waves, I longboard. If there's good wind, I kiteboard. If there are neither waves nor wind, I foil. If there's absolutely nothing, there's always the option to go fishing and/or practice free diving, also known as snorkeling. If the sea conditions are terrible, you can always go skateboarding to scratch that itch.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRICK?

My favorite trick on the longboard is definitely the "standup toeside," and I like to do it as fast as possible, within my limits.

WHAT DISCIPLINE DO YOU PRACTICE?

My favorite tricks are KGB and S-Mobe 5.

HOW WOULD YOUR IDEAL DAY BE?

My ideal day would be waking up before the sun rises to make the most of daylight. Arrive at the beach with good waves and good friends to have fun with all the available toys. After the first session, grab a bite to eat from a stall or shop. After lunch and recharging energy, the wind has probably picked up. Continue with the second session, this time with good wind to fly and turn for a bit. After finishing, it's always nice to end the day with a good dinner to nourish the body. This way, you can arrive home and fall dead into bed, still in your swimsuit, until the next day.

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS?

My most valuable achievement in kiteboarding would be the 3rd place nationally in Freestyle Pro. But I believe my most valuable achievements have been acquired while traveling the world in search of the best places to train. The experiences and opportunities I received were more significant to me than any medal.

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