There are some new faces on the Gin Kiteboarding development team, and we're sure to see their influence on upcoming products for 2022. Read on to find out more about Gin's newest team members, Paco Isoardi and Tim Bollinger!

First, a bit of information from the team at Gin Kiteboarding on who they are and why they are growing the team!

At Gin Kiteboarding, we embody the Tribe life. We are a group of people that choose to be close to the land and follow mother nature's rules and lifestyle. We are world champions, innovators, and leaders in the field – that represents our brand perfectly.

We thus, as a company, are growing to transmit our passion and innovation to our employees so that the most innovative equipment available on the market can be obtained.

Can you tell us a bit more about your job title and what the role entails?

Paco: My job title is Technical Director. My main responsibility is to coordinate between designers, factories, sales, and communication departments. I also have to manage all of the different products we have and will have in our range. Sometimes I work on product design myself, as well.

Tim: As a test rider for Gin Kiteboarding, my job is to test all new Ram Air kites, starting with the Boom V2 and ending with the Shaman.

What is your background, and how did this come together to lead you to your role at Gin?

Paco: I've always been passionate about sports like downhill mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, surfing, speed riding, climbing, etc. I managed my studies to be able to work in those environments. After that, I studied Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering.

Tim: The Designer of Gin Kiteboarding is my father, so I started testing kites with him. Since I come from the paragliding world, and my father runs a paragliding school, I work for Gin Gliders as a paragliding test pilot too.

Tim, how does your paragliding background relate to your role as a tester at Gin Kiteboarding?

Tim: The world of paragliding requires us to test the gliders until we believe the glider is finished. But even in the air, you still have to do some pretty scary jobs. For me, testing kites is really fun, but it links to paragliding to trim and fill the Kites.

Paco, which product have you worked on in the past that you were the proudest of?

Paco: Working with a product designer, I designed the 3D shell for a wetsuit brand and enjoyed the technical and aesthetic collaboration.

I've heard that there are a few new exciting releases from Gin, including the Marabou 2, a new inflatable kite called the Quiver, and wings! Is there anything you're allowed to share about these upcoming products?

Paco: Having tested the Quiver and wing, I am very excited about what is to come. The next step is to develop a complete line of high-quality products. Besides offering a good-looking line, we also strive to be different from our competitors.

Thanks, Paco and Tim, and congratulations on your new roles at Gin Kiteboarding!

By Crystal Veness
Editor at IKSURFMAG, Crystal Veness hails from Canada but is based in South Africa. When she isn't busy kitesurfing or reporting on the latest industry news for the mag, she is kicking back somewhere at a windy kite beach or working on creative media projects.

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