Adriana Harlan

Name: Adriana Harlan

Nickn ame: Dri

Birthdate: Dec. 08, 1978

Occupation: Oceanographer, Web Designer

Sponsors: F-One Kites

Current equipment: 5m F-One Revolt, 6m and 8m Bandit III, Custom F-One 5’3 surfboard

How long kiteboarding? Since 2008

What made you want to kite? My husband insisted I try it, but one lesson was enough to make me want to kite for     the rest of my life! I was also excited about the ability to catch so many more waves then I ever could bodyboarding and the camaraderie I saw with all the kiters at my local spot made me realize kiting was the new sport for me.

Favorite spots: North Shore, Oahu for now

Future spots to visit: Indonesia, Peru, New Caledonia and anywhere where there are waves and wind!

Number of days kiting: I kite mostly everyday, and on my days off I spend at least 4 hours in the water.

Favorite move: Riding waves strapped and strapless. …Doing turns on the steepest part of the wave.

Riders you look up to: Reo Stevens, Felix Pivec, Ian Alldredge, my husband.

Move you are currently working on: Surfing bigger, more powerfull waves and I am currently working on making my turns as powerful as I can.

Goals: To become one of the best women wave kiters in the world and to be an inspiration for other women.

Other hobbies: Bodyboarding, scuba diving, travel, web design and videography.

Facebook page: adrianaharlan

Twitter page: N/A

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Personal Website: adrianaharlan.com coming soon