Pushing the limits of kiteboarding with precision, planning, and a fearless leap into aviation history.

In this special episode, we sit down with big-air kiteboarder Lasse Walker to unpack one of the most daring stunts ever attempted in the sport: jumping over a moving airplane while kiteboarding in Cape Town. A feat over two years in the making, Lasse walks us through the origins of the idea, the intense preparation behind it, and what it took to perfectly synchronize with Red Bull Air Race pilot Łukasz Czepiela. From near-zero margins for error to the moment his board touched back down, this is an inside look at a groundbreaking moment in both kiteboarding and aviation.

Topics Covered:

• The inspiration behind the airplane jump


• Two years of planning and collaboration with Red Bull


• Timing and communication between athlete and pilot


• Challenges of kiteboarding stunts and precision flying


• The evolution of big air kiteboarding


• Behind the scenes of Red Bull’s extreme sports productions


• Lasse’s experience with the Duotone Rebel D/LAB


• What’s next in Lasse’s journey and the future of extreme kiteboarding content

Key Quotes:
"The margin for error was basically zero."
"We didn’t just send it—we planned for months to make this a controlled, safe, but totally insane jump."
"This wasn’t just about kiteboarding. It was just as impressive from an aviation perspective."

Shoutouts:
Big thanks to Red Bull, Łukasz Czepiela, Duotone Kiteboarding, Sky Solbach, and the incredible crew of over 60 people that brought this to life.
Gear Mentioned:
Duotone Rebel D/LAB
Duotone Evo D/LAB