Andy Hurdman

Nickname: "Grasshopper"

Currently Living In: Delray Beach, Florida

Years Kiting: 4

Facts: Motocross Biker Turned Kiter

Quotes: "If you are looking to get into the sport of Kiteboarding...be smart and get a lesson."

Info:
Nicknamed "Grasshopper" by our film crew, this guy has more energy than a case of Red Bull. Pro Motocross rider turned Kiter. Gravity can't hold him down. Ever since he was a little boy Andy has been into extreme sports by first starting with skateboarding through elementary and middle school, and then straight into Motocross. For 6 years Andy rode motocross and broke several bones.

While living in Maui he discovered kiting at Kite Beach where he saw Nina Heinberg kiting and immediately got his hands on a trainer kite, threw it up in 40 knot gusty winds, "Felt the power and I was hooked."

The transition from motocross was easy according to Andy because fewer bones are broken on the water. Selling his motocross bike and buying a kite Andy full committed to the sport. He's been kiting professionally for 3 years now and says he is so happy he found this sport.

Currently living in Delray Beach, Florida Andy regularly conditions by doing down winders and hitting the Ski Rixen cable park for some wake-style kiting. Andy's aggressive style helped push the riders to another level, holding nothing back he explodes on the water, letting his riding do the talking.

Latest Competition Results:
1st King Of The Air Red Bull Qualifier-Michigan 2004
2nd Islamorada invitational 2004