Name:<\/strong> Pedro Matos We are stoked to introduce our latest team member, the IKA Kitesurfing World Champion, Pedro Matos.<\/em><\/p>\n How did you get in to kitesurfing?<\/strong><\/p>\n My grandpa was in to sailing so when kitesurfing emerged as a sport my whole family got in to it naturally.<\/p>\n Pedro’s father in action (former hang gliding World Champion)<\/em><\/p>\n Pedro’s sister (5x World Champion in Jiu-Jitsu)<\/em><\/p>\n I was 11 when I started kitesurfing with my dad and my sister who have both inspired me a lot.<\/p>\n Last year you became the World kite champion, tell us a what made you take home the world title?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hahaha, so like I said my dad and my sister have been a huge inspiration since I was young and when I first started kitesurf I told my dad:<\/p>\n ‘imagine if I someday win a world title just like you and Kyra (my sister), we will take power of the air (hang glider) , land (jiu-jitsu) and the ocean (kitesurf)’<\/em> and when that dream became reality, it was such an amazing feeling!!!<\/p>\n Out of all the places you have visited, where is your favourite spot to kitesurf in the world?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have been to many places to kitesurf, but the one that I like the most is my own backyard hahaha<\/p>\n postinho beach, barra da tijuca, rio de janeiro, brazil!!<\/p>\n The PRODRY BAG is for sure the best bag I\u2019ve ever used in my whole life!<\/p>\n It\u2019s cool looking, easy to carry, 100% waterproof and can fit the things that I need to go for a trip and much more!<\/p>\n What\u2019s your plans for the rest of the year, where will we be seeing you next?<\/strong><\/p>\n Right now I\u2019m going to stay in Australia until july, studying English and enjoying some good waves and wind.<\/p>\n Then I\u2019m heading to Morocco to compete the first competition of this year\u2019s World tour.<\/p>\n So I\u2019m pretty excited and hoping for great results and in the end hopefully another title.<\/p>\n We are proud to have Pedro on our team and look forward to follow Pedro for another world title.<\/em><\/p>\n Follow Pedro on his upcoming adventures on Instagram<\/a><\/strong> and feel free to subscribe to our new YouTube channel- TEAM SUBTECH<\/a> <\/strong>where we will go hang out with Pedro among other team riders in our upcoming episodes.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.subtechsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TEAM-SUBTECH_Pedro-Matos-surfing.png\")
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\nSport:<\/strong> Kitesurfing
\nNationality:<\/strong> Brazilian
\nTitle:<\/strong> IKA World Champion 2016
\nAll images \u00a9 Pedro Matos<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We checked in to hear how he got in to the sport, what made him become the world champ, his favorite spots to kite on etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nFor sure one of the best days of my life!!!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nBecause this is where I grew up kitesurfing and this is where all my friends and family hang out.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>What\u2019s your impression of our PRO DRYBAG 45L compared to other bags you have used?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n