Rider Spotlight to @dienokite_tci
Meet the SUELTALABARRA community
SUELTALABARRA Family! This time, we have the honor of introducing a rider from the paradisiacal Turks and Caicos Islands: Pendieno Brooks, known on Instagram as @dienokite_tci . At 24, Pendieno shares his passion for kitesurfing and his unique vision of the sport.
Rider details:
Pendieno Brooks resides in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. His main surfing spot is the famous Long Bay Beach . He started kitesurfing five years ago, in July 2020, and has since evolved into an instructor and aspiring rider.
Style and disciplines in the water:
Pendieno's style focuses on freeride and big air . Although he also foils, his main goal is to master big air and, in the future, compete in this discipline. His passion for high jumps is evident in his riding.
Details about your team:
Pendieno relies on high-quality equipment for his sessions:
Kites : Slingshot Code V1 (12m), Code V2 (10m), Code NXT (8m) and UFO (6m).
Table : Lieuwe Shotgun 136.
Foil : Hope Craft 90cm Slingshot mast, and 72cm and 102cm Ghost masts.
Other important equipment : Ride Engine Harness.
Achievements, memorable experiences or anecdotes:
A memorable experience for Pendieno was becoming a kitesurfing instructor for three years. Additionally, his trips to Egypt and Morocco have allowed him to surf some of the best spots in the world, an invaluable experience for his progression as a rider.
A personal piece of advice or philosophy:
Pendieno's advice is a powerful statement of determination: "If you're going to do something, always do it at full speed." A philosophy that reflects his approach to sports and life.
His main current goal in kitesurfing:
Pendieno's big dream is to travel to the best kitesurfing spots in the world and progress in Big Air , with the goal of one day competing in this exciting discipline.
We'd like to thank Pendieno Brooks for sharing his inspiring story and lofty aspirations with the SUELTALABARRA community. His dedication and love for kitesurfing are a true example to all. If you're a rider and would like to be the next in our spotlight, please get in touch.
