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The History of Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing is a story of two French brothers – Dominique and Bruno Legaignoux – with a strong determination and a loving passion for water sports.

Their story started winning sailing titles at the age of 10, such as the French Junior Championships in 1979.

In 1984, inspired by “Jacob’s Ladder”, a catamaran pulled by flexifoils, Dominique and Bruno thought of a dual line kite propulsor.

The first kite was tested with two water skis in their feet…  Details

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