women are riding the wave of the fastest growing sport...kiteboarding is the world’s fastest growing sport. It’s the most addictive, therapeutic thing you’ll ever do. And, since it’s more about finesse than strength, our stats show women learn their kite control skills faster than men. way to go girls!

Here are a few girls who have been making waves in the kiting industry for years and continue to impress and inspire us with their skill, style, and great personality. We hope they do the same for you.

Tonia Farman & Stacy Boggs started The Women's Kiteboarding Association in June 2005.  Recognizing a need for women to learn, progress, and enjoy the sport with confidence and camaraderie, Tonia and Stacy set out to create one cohesive community.
The WKA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the progression and promotion of women of all ages and abilities in the sport of kiteboarding, as well as the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment.

Nina Johansson has a respect and love for the outdoors. And believes what you do comes back to you...and each person should do their best in whatever they pursue. Upon finishing school, she moved to Austria for a ski season...to be followed by four more seasons in Val Thorens and Chamonix, France. Always looking for a challenge and steeper mountains, she ripped her ACL and finally left the mountains after a tragic avalanche accident where she was buried alive for 18 minutes before a ski patroller was able to rescue her. Tragically her boyfriend did not survive. After such a life changing event Nina thought there were two paths, either back to a "normal" life at home or live for the passion of outdoor sports and adventure. Nina moved to the coast of France where she learned to surf and eventually settled in Oahu, Hawaii where the mountains have been exchanged for wind and waves.

Kristin Boese is a former windsurfer who started kiteboarding in 2001 and is now the current two-time PKRA World Champion, Kristin first took the title in 2005, and succesfully defended her title in 2006. Known affectionately as "The Germanator" (a play on her nationality and her ability to "terminate" anyone who goes up against her), Kristin is a tough competitor, a joy to her sponsors,and an inspiration to everyone who knows her ... without a doubt the top female rider in the world.

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Women & Girls who've made kiteboarding history

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Gisela Pulido was only 10
years-old when she became the 2004 woman's world champion kiteboarder

At 33, Sheldon Plentovich, a past pro gaastra rider, remains a top-flight athlete even after she was given a 12 percent chance of surviving leukemia just two years ago. For Sheldon Plentovich, good health equals personal responsibility. After four dominant years of kiteboarding competition, Plentovich is considering trying something new. She's always loved rock climbing ("keeps your body strong and your mind sharp") and traveling for environmental projects.

Tuva Jansen set the first world kiteboarding speed record in 2003 at 33.23 knots