Kevin Langeree is one of the world's leading kiteboarders and has taken the sport to new dimensions with his urban adventure in Amsterdam.
Kevin Langeree is one of the world's leading kiteboarders and has taken the sport to new dimensions with his urban adventure in Amsterdam.
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It's a sport where you have to get used to being upside down.
It's a sport where you have to get used to being upside down.
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The 26-year-old first witnessed the sport 14 years ago. It combines his two main passions in life: kites and surfing.
The 26-year-old first witnessed the sport 14 years ago. It combines his two main passions in life: kites and surfing.
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He joined the World Tour two years later and since has become world renowned for his ability, winning Red Bull King of Air last year.
He joined the World Tour two years later and since has become world renowned for his ability, winning Red Bull King of Air last year.
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He is adamant he has no trademark tricks, instead insisting he goes out simply to enjoy the sport and move it into the mainstream.
He is adamant he has no trademark tricks, instead insisting he goes out simply to enjoy the sport and move it into the mainstream.
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His attention switched recently to tackling urban kiteboarding, notably traveling along Amsterdam's busy canals in windy conditions.
His attention switched recently to tackling urban kiteboarding, notably traveling along Amsterdam's busy canals in windy conditions.
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The treacherous 20-minute journey involved him sharing the waterways with container ships and cruise liners.
The treacherous 20-minute journey involved him sharing the waterways with container ships and cruise liners.
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Despite shots appearing to show him flying over ferries, Langeree insisted that the stunt had been a safe one.
Despite shots appearing to show him flying over ferries, Langeree insisted that the stunt had been a safe one.
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