Kitesurf365 – The Megapod

Episode Title: Cold Hawaii?? | Flying High at WOO Worlds
Hosts: Adrian Kerr & Colin Colin Carroll
Date: October 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into what's happening and what's about to happen in the world of kiteboarding, focusing on the upcoming Cold Hawaii event—the Red Bull King of the Air qualifier in Denmark. Adrian and Colin preview the fluctuating weather forecast, the updated rider lineup, and offer lively, sometimes irreverent commentary on the state of competitive kiteboarding. Later in the episode, they switch gears to cover the results and stories from the WOO Worlds competition, including interviews with standout performers. As always, the tone is equal parts stoke and banter, with plenty of memorable off-the-cuff moments.

1. Cold Hawaii Preview – Fleet, Forecasts & Favorites

Weather & Event Scheduling

• Colin's faux expertise on weather: “I don't actually know anything about weather… but yeah, it's going to be windy, guys.”
  – [01:47]
• Forecast keeps shifting. Saturday/Sunday (final window days) likely event dates. [01:14]
• Strong winds expected, with peak gusts Sunday morning; potential for wild, challenging conditions.

Rider Lineup Discussion

• Big names confirmed: Andrea Principi, Charles Brodel, Liam Whaley, Jamie Overbeek, Hugo Wigglesworth, Timo Boomsma, among others. [02:24]
• Colin’s enthusiasm for Brodel and Whaley’s return:
  “Kind of puts a smile on my face.” — Colin [02:51]
  “I'm sat here grinning like a split melon…” — Colin [03:04]

Key Rider Deep Dives

• Liam Whaley:
  Just returning after a break—potential “disruptor” even if not a favorite. [05:48]
  “Do I think he's really going to challenge Andrea and Lorenzo? No, but I think he could easily be a nuisance for the rest of the fleet.” — Colin [05:48]

• Charles Brodel:
  Tough conditions (messy water, onshore wind) might not suit his foiling style. Massive equipment tinkerer. [06:15]
  “I'm excited to watch Charles ride and also see what gear he's on, too, because he's constantly tinkering…” — Colin [07:09]

• Jamie Overbeek & Hugo Wigglesworth:
  Jamie “needs a big performance” after a frustrating season; event format suits his style. [09:59]
  Hugo’s raw potential, especially if weather suits him.

• Josh Gillitt:
  Looking to recover from a string of big crashes; seeking a clean run. [11:08]

Missing Legends

• Notable absences: Aaron Hadlow, Marc Jacobs. Unclear if they’ll make it into King of the Air this season. [14:07]

Gear Innovations & 7m Sonics

• Potential debut of the new 7m Sonic 5 kites in high-wind conditions. [12:03]
• Judges from King of the Air will be watching; riders using the event as both qualifying platform and gear testing ground. [12:32]

Star Power & Changing Guard

• New breed (Andrea, Lorenzo) carrying the sport’s visibility; shifting conversation from “old star power.” [14:32]
• Banter about wild tricks from stars like Lorenzo Casati (e.g., “lake back board off the boat”). [15:00]
  • “It's so... it's like balando levels of steez with Lorenzo's epic ability to rotate from nothing.” — Colin [15:08]

2. Inside Cold Hawaii: Venue, Culture & Impact

• The event's growth has put Denmark’s “Cold Hawaii” firmly on the kiteboarding map.
  “Since then Cold Hawaii has put Denmark as a legitimate kite surfing destination...” — Adrian [18:24]
• Hosts reminisce about previous sessions at Danish flatwater spots, local delicacies (hot dogs, chocolate milk), and the welcoming, cozy vibe. [19:28–19:45]
• Surf and kite scenes have merged to make the area a year-round destination. Wacka’s World Class Kiteboarding Academy now based there. [20:07]

Commentary by Adrian & Colin

• Trio’s approach to event commentary: more storytelling, less trick-by-trick description. [21:45]
  Memorable moment:
  “We want to try and bring more storytelling around the commentary. If you liked what you saw last year, you're going to get more of that. If you didn't like it, tough. Just going to have to listen to the sound off.” — Adrian [22:08]

3. WOO Worlds Results & Stories

Team Total Height Recap

• Wu Tang Clan led by Dan “the Iron Man” Bouchard finishes second. [24:25]
• Win by Timo Martin with 17.4 kilometers (total height) individually. [24:01]
• Teams like Elevate and CTA Cape Town Air (CT Air) also in top placings.

Notable Individual Feats

Sue K’s Record Big Air (Ladies) – Interview Segment [25:48–36:55]

• At 49 years old, Sue lands 25.2m jump, highest female mark and third overall, on a self-designed kite.
  • “The fact I'm sitting at 25 meters at 49, I'm just absolutely stoked... Tick design reef, mate.” — Sue K [25:48/29:36]
• Kite: Alpha V4, a 5-strut big air machine with stability features tailored for gusty wind and diverse riders. [30:41]
• Her success: “The brief of this kite was yes it has to be a modern big air kite but more importantly it has to be able to set Wiwoo PBS for your average middle aged kiter and that's me.” — Sue K [29:36]

Team Tactics, Tragedies & the Social Game

• Fun ribbing about team betrayals, delayed invitations, and competition drama.
  • “You have left the fold and you will never be coming back. We will rise again.” — Colin [39:01]
• Steezy Pete and shaky team prospects, pending invitations. [40:39]
• The Netherlands vs. Germany head-to-head for Nations Cup glory. [41:03–42:17]

Community, Inclusion, Banter

• Community stories: Leela (a loyal “shipmunk”) loses her bar, gets a new one arranged by Harlem Kites and Colin. [44:07]
  • “What I've arranged is for Harlem to give Leela a new bar.” — Colin [44:46]
• Good-natured ribbing between teams, promises of comebacks and future glory.

4. Wrap Up: Opportunities & Ongoing Competitions

• Content Pipeline:
  Portrait members can catch pre-shows, watch-alongs (finals with Liam, Andrea, Lorenzo), and fantasy league updates. [04:15, 17:16]
• Big prizes still up for grabs: week at Makani, Core XR2 Pro kite. [45:45]
• Hype for next week’s Cold Hawaii coverage and ongoing Woo Worlds drama.

Notable Quotes & Banter

• “Catastrophic equipment failure... had a couple of strings and it was extremely dangerous.” — Colin [00:16, opening chaos]
• “Who's going to take an absolute battering in this competition? Norway.” — Colin [03:15]
• “There’s only two people that can win this event.” — Colin, on Andrea & Lorenzo’s dominance [13:32]
• “We're commentating. Adrian.” — Colin [20:26]
• “I'm sat here grinning like a split melon.” — Colin [03:04]
• “We're just leaving... Goodbye.” — Colin [46:04 (close)]

Key Timestamps

• [00:50] Adrian on the chaos of traveling for kiteboarding and excitement for Cold Hawaii
• [01:47] DIY weather forecast
• [02:24] Updated rider fleet rundown
• [05:48] Colin & Adrian on Liam Whaley’s return and impact
• [06:15–08:19] Detailed discussion on Charles Brodel, Jamie Overbeek, Hugo Wigglesworth, and Josh Gillette
• [12:03–13:32] Gear talk (7m Sonics), judges, and King of the Air implications
• [14:07–15:00] Missing legends, new faces, and cultural shift
• [18:24–20:07] Cold Hawaii’s evolution as a kitesurfing mecca
• [21:45] Reflections on the thrill (and chaos) of live event commentary
• [22:21–24:25] Wu Worlds total height results; team banter
• [25:48–36:55] Sue K interview—record jump and kite design story
• [39:01–42:17] Team betrayals, Nations Cup fierce rivalry
• [44:07–44:46] Community: Leela’s lost bar saga and Colin’s fix
• [45:45–46:04] Final plugs for content, prizes, and irreverent, abrupt sign-off

Summary

This Megapod episode is a high-energy, in-depth kiteboarding bulletin blending Cold Hawaii anticipation with Woo Worlds’ leaderboard celebration. Adrian and Colin toggle between hard analysis, nostalgic stoke, industry gossip, and tongue-in-cheek rivalry. Listeners get a true sense of big air culture—its drama, innovation, camaraderie, and relentless competitive drive—with plenty of laughs and a few heartwarming community gestures for good measure. Whether you’re a fully invested fan, fantasy league player, aspiring pro, or armchair meteorologist, this episode brings you “behind the scenes” with the sport’s biggest personalities and moments as the world waits for the next big storm.