RRD welcomes Greta Menardo to the international kite team. We are proud to have her joining our ‘RRD family’. Hereby an exclusive interview we had with her.

– Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Lodi, a city near Milan in the north of Italy. I always have been surrounded by my family and friends, which is important for me.

–  Tell us more about your background in kitesurfing
I started kiting when I was very young (8 years old), I always have been a sporty child, I especially loved the extreme sports (traditionally not very advisable for girls) like hockey, snowboard, skating or climbing. In kiteboarding I have found the perfect match between adrenaline, stamina and nature, I guess that’s why I fell in love with it since the beginning. For me kiting is the perfect way to release the stress and the problems, I just feel spiritually and physically free and happy.

– What is your best result?


3th place, PKRA junior world championship.

– What is your signature move?
The S-bend pass, I just love doing that trick!

– What is your favorite gear?

RRD Obsession pro with the Juice twintip.

– What is your favorite spot?
Sicily, Stagnone (Marsala).

– What are your goals for 2017?
My goal for 2017 is to finish High school and then start living the life that I have been waiting for a very long time: kite, travel and making my wishes come true!

– How do you see kitesurfing evolve in 10 years?
Hopefully it will grow more and more, maybe someone will invent a kite that doesn’t need wind, that would be awesome 😉

– Anything you want to add?
I would like to thank my lovely family, I wouldn’t be here without them, and obviously RRD to make me become part of the team, I am really honored and excited.