air grounded noah simom pro-instructor As air's first employee, Noah has gone from novice to a fully sponsored
pro kiteboarder. You'll either see him in the shop, teaching or out on his Globe Kites (GK) throwing himself
around like a rag doll...often grounding himself learning tricks.
vitals
with air since: 2004
kiting since: 2004 alive since:1988
Noah first came into air as a customer . . .kind of. He had just bought a used kite and board down the street at a small local competitor, and came over to air to have us help him set everything up and build his board.
He invited to take us, Adam & Elea, out on his boat for some remote kiting on the barrier islands. We had a great time and quickly saw a lot of potential and just plain goodness in Noah. A few weeks later, we offered him the first staff position. He is now a full kiteboarding instructor, sponsored pro rider, and on his way to a management position . . .at least we hope!
nickname: air grounded
Noah is one of the most determined and aggressive kiteboarders we've ever seen. He charges each session with full power and practices the most difficult moves. . .often ending up grounded on the beach after crashing. Noah currently holds the record for breaking the most kiteboards in Charleston.
On another note, we've yet to meet someone who has the unique power to get himself "grounded" at home so much.
mantra you live by
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up space!
Noah currently holds the record for breaking the most kiteboards in Charleston!
teach
instructor basics
why you became an instructor Insure the safety and growth of kiteboarding in Charleston.
tip for kiters wanting to improve Throw it around like a rag doll!
tip for those kiters just starting out You must master the art of zen in order to soar with the pelicans.
kiteboarding certifications PKSF, Advanced First Aid, CPR, Coast Guard Safety
style
my riding
favorite gear setup 12m2 GK Trix with the Litewave Rasta pro and Mystic Firestarter waist harness.
favorite kiteboard moves Back Mobe 7 and Double S-bend to blind
hardest trick you're working on now Kiteloop Slim Chance
kiteboarding influences Davey Blaire, because he is nuts. Moe Gould and Andre Phillip cause of their kicker and rail style.
NON-kiteboarding influences Uh... my mom
worst kitemare Offshore day... blown out to sea... fire department rescue...lost gear to the deep blue. Really stupid, I know, but I needed to ride. Never try riding in offshore winds!
guide
personal ride guide
favorite Charleston riding spot Give me smothered covered and chopped at the Waffle house, BABY! (details here).
favorite riding spot outside Charleston Passion Island in Cozumel, Mexico. Thanks to Adrian and Cozumel Kiteboarding for sharing such an insane spot!
favorite riding conditions 2nd Avenue 20-25 Knots South west mid-tide so the flat water section is there.....it's nuts!!!
places kited Charleston, Cape Hatteras, Cozumel, Tulum, and Mauritius.
kiteboarding trips planned Globe Kites is sending me to Mauritius for a two week 2008 gear photo shoot in the middle of July!
And, of course the Air retreat to Cozumel.
other
non-kiting notes
other sports & hobbies Wakeboard, surfing, Skating, Snowboarding
something outside of kiting most would not know I love to cook.
favorite color Black
favorite food Sushi...oh yes...sushi!
favorite music Rap, rock, heavy, reggae and everything else.
bests stupid human trick Body drag onto the beach.
located near & kiteboarding in historic Charleston, SC in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina serving
charleston, sc - myrtle
beach, sc - beaufort, sc - hilton head island, sc - savanah, ga - south
carolina lowcountry
