Richard Boughton

United Kingdom

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West Buckland

Kiting since

2003

Disciplines

Wave, high wind Freestyle, Skim

Home Spot

Bantham, UK

Favourite Spot

Bantham, UK

Favourite Tricks

On a twin tip, it has to be a Megaloop

Why do you like kiteboading?

It really clears your mind, and gives you the ultimate focus. It’s fast, exciting and the ultimate three-dimensional free sport. There are so many styles to try, and things to learn, it’s endless.

What's your favourite JN-Setup

WT 8m, 21m lines, 25-30 knots from the right. JN Nammu, strapless. 2m to 3m swell in Bantham Rivermouth with long steep waves.For my riding and conditions, which is mainly strapless in side to onshore conditions, I like the fast handling and extended wind range the Wild Thing Revival gives me. I can use a kite size down from what I normally ride, and it also gets me upwind and back to the line up fast. The fast predictable handling and downwind drift ability suit me perfectly for riding in big wave conditions. The Nammu strapless gives me enough float to ride out the lulls and the thruster set up gives me the right amount of grip and speed to get where I want to be on the wave without having to think too much!