Kitesurfing Girl Daria Padenko

by Daria
(Dominican Republic, Cabarete / Hometown: , Russia, Mocsow)

Where are you from? I'm from Russia, Moscow
Your age? I'm 29 years old
Where did you grow up? I grew up in the far east of Russia in Vladivostok (near Japan and China)
Any kite sponsors? Who? I'm going for kite already 6 years, start to do it in Egypt, then kite in Europe and Vietnam. Now decide to live in Dominicana, cause there are great conditions for kite and surf here.

Life occupation besides kite...Or special Hobbits...
Music? My music is salsa, bachata, merenge and some times pop
Interested in..? I wrote articles as a journalist to Russian Mass Media, also I like skying in mountains

Food? I prefer mediterranean cousin
Heroes? till now I have no heroes for me :)
Favorite kitesurfing spots for you? Here in Dominicana at the north coast, also I like Black sea in Russia, Red Sea in Egypt, Dahab, Tarifa and Vietnam, Mui Ne

Places you have been kiting at...
How long have you been kitesurfing? More than 6 years
Why kitesurfing? Why kite? Because you can fly!

What does your family think of this? My family are very emotional about me, but I already got accustomed to my travel live :)
What does this sport mean to you? This sport is my philosophy. The philosophy of wind and sea...
Favorite tricks? I like different grabs, back and front rolls, railey transition

What does this sport demand of you? This sport demands from me a lot of concentration and clear head
Have you ever been in an accident? Only in the beginning of my kite career rescuers saved me from the big Red Sea by safety boat
Vision...you wishes for the future…. I would like to open my own kite school!