Explore Jesse Richman's complete coverage archive: stories, interviews, news and magazine appearances in one place.
Jesse Richman walks us through Ozone's booth at AWSI 2026, covering two kites: the Vortex V2 Ultra X, the big-air double-looping powerhouse the top riders...
Jesse Richman. A name in the world of kitesurfing that will get anyones attention. He invents, defines and shares the sport in ways that nobody...
Precision control, the more the better!
Put this man anywhere and he will most defiantly make it look like the best spot in the whole world.
Details are what really matter. Jesse's here to talk you through them.
Made to make you go high! Take a look at the Edge VT Ultra-X
Introducing the latest addition to Ozone Kites' lineup, the Code V5 twin-tip promises to enhance your riding experience with its focus on courage, control, and...
One is good, two are better! Watch Jesse Richman's double handle pass at Kite Beach, Maui.
Jesse Richman doing his thing!
You'll be tacking before you know it!
“Mixing family life with chasing monster waves isn’t always easy…When your “day job” is riding the biggest swells you can find with a kite and...
More Pocket Rocket tips and tricks with Jessie Richman!
At only 12 years old, Marley Franco is already a pro kiter and valued member of the North Kiteboarding International Team! We are blown away...
How does Jesse Richman feel about failure? A failure is only a failure if you stay down. These and many more wise words await in...
The anticipation is building for the long-awaited 2021 Red Bull King of the Air! It's only a few short days until the window period opens,...
IT’S HERE – North Kiteboarding just released their 2022 Surf collection, and we’ve got pics and links right here! At North, we understand the unbreakable...
The North 2022 Surf Collection drops TODAY, and we couldn't be more excited to share the big news! Keep reading to find out all about...
The countdown is on for the 2021 Red Bull King of the Air! After a long wait for the biggest kiting event of the year,...
It's the news we've all been waiting for! Red Bull has confirmed the dates for the 2021 King of the Air for later this year....
With captivating teaser videos and imagery coming from the North Action Group, we've been looking forward to this product launch for a while! North has...
In a predictable yet severely disappointing turn of events, Red Bull King of the Air 2021 has been postponed. According to our sources, the much-anticipated...
It's the news we've all been waiting for... your riders for the Red Bull King of the Air 2021 have been announced after a heated...
Nothing teaches design like nature. Only when you feel the unpredictable force of the elements take you away can you understand how to design for...
Nothing teaches design like nature. Only when you feel the unpredictable force of the elements take you away can you understand how to design for...
It’s been a pretty wild month for our sport. The Big Air season kicked off in style at Le Barcarès for the Lords of Tram, and we’ve got a full breakdown of the action in this issue.
Should we be worried about the growth of wing foiling? Are lots of kiters making the switch? Is it going to take over kitesurfing? In this feature, Rou Chater dives into decades of water time to ask: Is kitesurfing being replaced, or is this just the latest wave in our sport’s evolution? Let’s find out!
In this feature, Rou Chater takes a behind-the-scenes look at how having full control over design, manufacturing, and innovation has allowed Ozone to build some of the most reliable, high-performance gear on the market. From custom orders to lifetime spares and sustainable practices, this is what happens when a brand puts riders and quality first. Find out more about Ozone’s Not So Secret Weapon: The Parapex Factory here.
For Jesse Richman, chasing the thrill isn’t a choice—it’s who he is. Whether it’s dropping everything for an adventure or pushing limits just to see what’s possible, his addictive nature has always fueled his passion. That fire turned into a full-blown obsession with riding Jaws—a dream that came with a heavy price. From brutal wipeouts to intense mental crashes, Jesse had to choose: walk away or turn the chaos into something sustainable. Now, what was once a reckless addiction is a refined lifestyle—built on training, planning, and purpose. His story is proof that our flaws can become our fuel—if we learn how to harness them.
Join us as we catch up with Nuno Figueiredo, a legend in wave kiting, to talk about the sport’s evolution, his Guinness World Record wave, and why Portugal is a kiting hotspot. From strapless vs. strapped riding to his go-to gear and plans, Nuno shares his insights and passion for chasing big waves!
Rou Chater gives us a glimpse into the ups and downs of living in Wales and the challenges like constant rain and unreliable internet—a fact Rou discovered during a recent podcast recording with Jim Gaunt for this issue's 'The Interview'! Despite technical setbacks that left the recording unusable, Rou found inspiration in Jim's history in the kiteboarding industry, from his beginnings in windsurfing to his role as the Editor and Publisher of Kiteworld Magazine to joining the Ozone team. We've got it all right here!
Jesse Richman has been around since the very beginning, but his latest move to Ozone surprised a few people, we get the low down from the man himself on why he moved…
What's going on inside the industry? This issue, we check in on some of the big moves in kiteboarding from Jesse Richman to Nathalie Lambrecht to Luca Ceruti. Follow Lorenzo Casati's KOTA adventure, learn how to stay busy in light wind, and get to know Katka Salandova. Check it out right here in On The Fly!
If you look up "extreme" in the kitesurfing dictionary, you'll see Jesse Richman's portrait looking back at you! Having achieved the highest accolades in big air, performed some of the most mental stunts, and conquered terrifyingly huge waves, Jesse is the guru of keeping his s&*t together. Read his guide to not just staying alive but thriving in the face of terror in this exclusive article!
Being a top-level athlete in any sport comes with significant risk; kiting is no different. The road to achieving kitesurfing glory can be bumpy, but is the risk worth the reward? We speak to international pros and average Joe's to get their perspectives. You won’t want to miss what they had to say!
Stay up to date on what’s happening in the industry with On The Fly! We’ve got updates from the top riders, news on the latest products, video releases, and kitesurfing events. Stay in the know with On The Fly!
"The biggest obstacle kiteboarding faces with the next generation is making sure there is one." In this article, Graham Howes introduces North’s Next Gen, and gets philosophical about the future of kiteboarding and how we can all play our part in ensuring there is one. Click here to see what the future has in store!
Now loaded with more lift and hangtime for big air, the Enduro V5 is still also a total weapon for waves, foiling and freestyle -...
A feast of freeride twin-tip fun as Jesse takes his first sessions on a foil kite, using the Ozone Chrono 9m to fire up lightwind...
