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At F-ONE, everything starts on the water. Our kites, wings, and foils are designed to feel intuitive, dependable, and fun—so riders of all styles can focus less on equipment and more on the experience.
At MANERA, design starts with real riding. Every wetsuit, harness, and accessory is built to move naturally with your body, reduce fatigue, and disappear once you’re on the water. No distractions, no compromises. Just reliable equipment that lets you stay out longer and focus on the ride.
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Charlotte Consorti is a French-Italian professional kiteboarder and wingfoil athlete known as one of the most accomplished women in speed sailing. Born on October 24, 1978, she’s based in Montpellier, France, and competes across disciplines including speed, kite surfing, and wing foil.
Charlotte is a three-time kite speed world champion and has held the world speed record on the water, showcasing her exceptional talent and fearlessness at high speeds.
Charles Brodel (born January 29, 1999) is a French professional kitefoil athlete renowned for his fearless style in both freestyle and Big Air kitefoil disciplines. He lives in Dunkerque, France, and rides with a mindset that any spot is great as long as he has his foil.
Charles has made a significant mark on the sport as a multiple-time world champion—winning World Titles in Kite Foil Freestyle (2021–2023) and Big Air (2022–2024)—as well as European Champion in Big Air (2024). He also made history by being the first kite foiler to compete in the Red Bull King of the Air.
Maxime Chabloz (born April 11, 2001) is a Swiss professional kiteboarder and watersports athlete known for his dynamic freestyle and foil riding across kitesurfing and wing foil disciplines. He lives in Beckenried, Switzerland and competes at the highest levels of kiteboarding, bringing energy, creativity, and technical skill to every session.
Maxime’s kiteboarding résumé includes being World Champion in Freestyle (2024) and a three-time World Junior Champion (2016, 2017, 2019). He’s consistently placed in the top ranks on the GKA Freestyle World Tour, and also competes in kite foil and wing foil events, showcasing versatility across wind-powered disciplines.
