Kitesurfer Javier Ortega Diez, Spain

by Javier Ortega Diez
(Spain)

Where are you from?
I'm from Spain

Your age?
21 (26/01/1988)


Where did you grow up?
In La Manga (Murcia)

Any kite sponsors? Who?
I've any kite sponsors, North Kiteboarding (Kites and boards), Maskite (a small shop in La Manga), ION (Wetsuits), and Julbo (Sunglasses)

Special achievements...?
I was Spanish vice champion Junior in 2005, and any achievements in local championships...

Life occupation besides kite...
I'm student, i'm preparing to fireman! It's hard!

Tell me a little bit about yourself
I started kitesurf July 2003 and in october in the same year, north kiteboarding and maskite supported me! Then i translate to Tarifa for 2 years and my level grow up!!
Now, i'm living in La Manga, and I train all that I can and travel a lot of!.

Music?
Hip-Hop

Interested in..?
Surf, windsurf, girls...

[Food?
Spaghetti and Chiken!

Heroes?
Conan

Favorite kitesurfing spots for you?
Cumbuco (Brazil) La Manga (Spain)


Places you have been kiting at...
Egypt, Brazil, Morocco, Venezuela..


How long have you been kitesurfing?
7 years

Why kitesurfing?
Because is diferent and fantastic!


What does your family think of this?
(really dificult to answer in english) They are ejoyed, because i'm enjoyed!


What does this sport mean to you?
It's my life! (50% with my girlfriend! je,je)

Favorite tricks?
Slim chance, back mobe, 313...


What does this sport demand of you?
Demand have my mind in perfect conditions!

Have you ever been in an accident?
No just! Cross my fingerS!


Vision...you wishes for the future…
Olimpyc sport!

Feel free to write anything else you would like to share!
Thank you for this interview and regards to every world! See you in the water!