Tony hails from Rocky River, OH on Lake Erie and came to us in 2015 as an ambassador for our race paddleboards. After trips to Hood River and La Ventana, he went full-on into winging and kiting and now spends every minute he can doing wind sports. He spends the winters in La Ventana, and makes it to Outer Banks, Hood River, and Brazil every year.
Do you have any favorite moments shredding?
“I have two favorite memories on the water. First is all the special downwinds I’ve done in La Ventana over the last 5 years. Second is my trip to Brazil in November 2025, and the endless waves to kitesurf there.”
What is your favorite F-One gear?
“My current favorite F-One gear is the Brainchild Bandit 11 meter kite, and the SK8 foil linked with the new Titan 2 UHD mast.”
Tony's Quiver
BANDIT BRAINCHILD
The 18th edition of the iconic F-ONE BANDIT brings a fresh evolution while staying true to its DNA that riders know and love. Benefitting from Brainchild’s latest technologies, this new BANDIT is intuitive and predictable, delivering exceptional control and versatility in every session.
- Designed by Ralf Grösel, benefitting from all the cutting-edge Brainchild technologies
- Hybrid bridle system with fixed front pigtails and floating pulley on the tip for improved structural stiffness and ultra precise handling
- Increased aspect ratio for optimized airflow, smoother turning, and improved depower efficiency
- Quicker and more accessible, linear depower
- Very intuitive handling and predictable in all conditions
- Extremely light thanks to state-of-the-art materials
SK8
Intuitive, responsive, and radically fun, the new SK8 builds on the strengths of its predecessor with a refined design, improved construction, and an unmistakable surf-like feel, with even more glide, control, and carving freedom.
- Aspect Ratio: 8.0
- New profile ensures perfectly balanced front-to-back foot pressure at all times
- Refined outline and wingtips for improved roll and precise maneuverability
- Remains agile across the full speed range, even when overpowered
- Most versatile foil in the range – built to do it all
- TITAN 2 connection for improved structural efficiency, offering better glide and more direct feel
- Dynamic Structural Design: Optimized carbon layup for increased control and overall stability
Available in 550cm² / 650 cm² / 750 cm² / 850 cm² / 950 cm² / 1050 cm² / 1150 cm²
