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Gin Kiteboarding was born in Switzerland, where it all began. From getting the most out of every journey to chasing the wind around the world. We focus on developing products with high-quality materials and construction. We believe in passion, state-of-the-art manufacturing and always searching for the best R&D.

We use the latest technologies to make the kites more intuitive, performing and reactive. In addition, we rely on the efficiency, simplicity, and an easy safety system to offer you the best possible friend to ride.

Who's behind gin?The team

JONAS HILLER

Historical Shareholder

Jonas is a retired world-class ice hockey goalie, but also a big kitesurfing enthusiast since 2012.

HANS BOLLINGER

Kite Foil Engineer

Hans is a professional paraglider who has won worldwide titles. Passionate about developing kites, he has designed many bestsellers.

TIANA LAPORTE

Digital Communication Manager

Tiana is in charge of Gin's digital communication, and she's preparing for the 2024 Olympics in the Italian team.

BENOIT GOMEZ

Test pilot & Junior Designer

When power meets tenderness

TIM BOLLINGER

Test Pilot

Professional paraglider, passionate about challenging the different elements.

SIMON LEPREVOST

Territory Manager

Simon competes in twin tip racing and is on the field as Gin's sales representative in Europe.

PACO ISOARDI

Technical Director

Passionate about water and snow sports, he has always been working as an Engineer in relation to it.

SYLVAIN PERETTI

Tube Kite Engineer

Sailmaker by trade, he acquired an extensive understanding in the design of sails, paragliders and kites during his career. The expertise he brings to the team has made him a key player and milestone to our brand.

ARTHUR LHEZ

Test pilot

Gin's wonder boy who was born and raised handling a kite

How it all startedHistory

2004

THE VERY FIRST STEPS

It all started in 2004. The very first Gin kite was created within the structure of the famous Korean paragliders brand: Gin Gliders. It was a foil kite with handles for power kiting and snowkiting.

2007

GIN KITEBOARDING WAS BORN

The year 2007 marked the real start of a business fully dedicated to kiteboarding equipment and completely autonomous. Gin Kites dissociated from the paragliding activities, and the brand Gin Kiteboarding was founded with its HQ in Switzerland, along with a brand new identity. A full team has been working ever since for the kiteboarding brand to give innovative and durable products to the market.

2013

CREATION OF BLUE BOARDSPORTS SA

In 2013, the company Blue Boardsports SA was founded. This new structure manages the brand Gin Kiteboarding from Switzerland and gives a new dimension to the brand, that keeps investing in the development of high performance kite equipment, without any compromise on quality and design.

2015

JONAS HILLER, FROM CUSTOMER TO OWNER AND AMBASSADOR

Jonas Hiller is a world-class hockey goalie with strong experience in the NHL and at the Olympics. Jonas fell in love with kiteboarding after buying his first kite, which happened to be a Gin kite. In 2015, he officially becomes a shareholder of Gin Kiteboarding, and he now plays a consiredable part in the brand’s outbreak.

2020

FRESH START FOR GIN KITEBOARDING

Since Jonas ended his career as a hockey player in March 2020, and since Gaël Landin took the operational lead as the Gin general manager at the same time, the financial performance show reliable results. Gaël Landin is a serial entrepreneur with a strong sales focus and proven track record in the IT and the e-mobility industry. A new Team, along with new values and strategies are in place.

2021

BLUE BOARDSPORTS ACQUIRES FLYMAAX

Flymaax joined the Gin organization in spring 2021. It is the world’s most performing company in the creation of racing kites. In this logical continuation, Gin Kiteboarding acquires and absorbs Flymaax. The winning team is in place by now.

To be continued...What's next?