Ralf Grösel is back, and as ever, he doesn’t hold back! In Episode 13 of The Kite Pod, Rou Chater catches up with the founder and CEO of Brainchild Production to discuss the completion of his cutting-edge factory in North Macedonia, the revolutionary new materials he’s developing for 2027, and why he believes the kiteboarding industry is facing some fundamental changes.
From world records and competition dominance to the challenges of overproduction, aggressive pricing and declining consumer spending power, Ralf shares his unfiltered views on where the sport is heading. We also discover why the next generation of kites could fly very differently from anything we’ve seen before. An honest, fascinating conversation with one of kiteboarding’s most influential figures.