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Kevin Langeree leaves Naish

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Created by glasstraxx > 9 months ago, 2 Jan 2020
glasstraxx
WA, 321 posts
2 Jan 2020 2:20AM
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Will be interesting to see where he goes!




And some news for 2020 @Naish

www.naishkites.com/new-decade-new-direction/

dafish
NSW, 1631 posts
2 Jan 2020 8:04AM
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Sad day for Naish, but the company that picked him up will be very stoked.

towradgi
NSW, 424 posts
2 Jan 2020 10:43AM
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Ahh yawn , wherever Kevin goes good luck and good health ,he is an absolute superstar of the sport .

DukeSilver
WA, 380 posts
2 Jan 2020 11:18AM
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Well I'd imagine it would have to be either a move to one of the big companies - Cabrinha, Duotone etc, or he is looking at going into business for himself and launching his own brand. If his net worth really is what is being reported, he has enough cash to bankroll his own venture.

shi thouse
WA, 1129 posts
2 Jan 2020 1:55PM
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Always wonder how they arrive at that net worth figure.

If per chance that that figure is correct, I am surprised given that kiting is certainly not a "main stream" sport and that sort of wealth is normally attributed to a soccer/tennis/basketball high ender.

glasstraxx
WA, 321 posts
2 Jan 2020 2:57PM
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I thought he was going to go to a big name brand and though cabrinha due to nick leaving. Duotone could be another option as I see from the blog he's good friends with Lasse.

However I'm now starting to think that he might be joining up with mystic to start off making kites. They have certainly come along way recently releasing their own bindings, wetsuits etc.

Could be a long shot but as they are based in Holland it might be a good fit...

Very strange with only a month or so before KOTA.. only a short time to get up to speed on the new gear

natho6026961
WA, 115 posts
2 Jan 2020 3:44PM
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$39M = VW Polo...?

bjw
NSW, 3568 posts
2 Jan 2020 6:49PM
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39 Mill would be more than Naish made over the same time I'd guess. I'd heard most riders don't make much over 60k, so he must be a good gambler.

ste
WA, 499 posts
2 Jan 2020 4:01PM
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Who cares what he earns!! To me it looks like he just enjoys life. Certainly keeps me entertained

bjw
NSW, 3568 posts
2 Jan 2020 7:31PM
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Gambling is fun though

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1869 posts
2 Jan 2020 4:51PM
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Shapelle got sprung but Kevs got the 'moves ha ha ;) 39 mil

vendeavours
VIC, 361 posts
2 Jan 2020 8:40PM
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I put money on North due to Jaloulangeree changed to them

blastkite
12 posts
3 Jan 2020 3:15AM
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glasstraxx said..

However I'm now starting to think that he might be joining up with mystic to start off making kites. They have certainly come along way recently releasing their own bindings, wetsuits etc.

Could be a long shot but as they are based in Holland it might be a good fit...




I very much doubt that as Mystic was bought by North back in January last year.

dafish
NSW, 1631 posts
3 Jan 2020 7:01AM
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natho6026961 said..
$39M = VW Polo...?


exactly. That was my first thoughts on the wealth status

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
3 Jan 2020 5:01AM
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Youd of thought he could of afforded better kites

glasstraxx
WA, 321 posts
3 Jan 2020 6:40AM
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blastkite said..


glasstraxx said..

However I'm now starting to think that he might be joining up with mystic to start off making kites. They have certainly come along way recently releasing their own bindings, wetsuits etc.

Could be a long shot but as they are based in Holland it might be a good fit...






I very much doubt that as Mystic was bought by North back in January last year.



Yeh just realised! *Facepalm*
Doh
For some reason I thought it was Hawaiian based but Beleive they are in Holland so could make sense...

iandvnt
QLD, 581 posts
3 Jan 2020 10:55AM
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i'd say 39 million is a very conservative estimate of Kevin Langeree net worth considering the negative growth of kiteboarding during the last few years.

I would say maybe more towards the 100 million Rupiah mark is realistic.

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
4 Jan 2020 7:42PM
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He's going north I'd say

Gazuki
WA, 1363 posts
4 Jan 2020 8:05PM
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Imagine Kev on a XR7? 40m mark here we come. Match made in heaven.

THE PIN PULLER
WA, 465 posts
4 Jan 2020 8:18PM
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Hes Going North #realdealkites

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
5 Jan 2020 8:18AM
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THE PIN PULLER said..
Hes Going North #realdealkites


yep one company that can still send kite gear prices north

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
5 Jan 2020 8:18AM
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THE PIN PULLER said..
Hes Going North #realdealkites


yep one company that can still send kite gear prices north

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
5 Jan 2020 8:21AM
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iandvnt said..
i'd say 39 million is a very conservative estimate of Kevin Langeree net worth considering the negative growth of kiteboarding during the last few years.

I would say maybe more towards the 100 million Rupiah mark is realistic.


Lol. Sounds like a tech bubble valuation (based on number of instagram followers)

glasstraxx
WA, 321 posts
14 Jan 2020 12:45AM
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After years of riding, designing, and developing an even deeper passion for kiteboarding, Damien Girardin and Kevin Langeree have fused their talents to build Reedin-a kite brand that aims to create an incomparable riding experience and inspires riders to enjoy every session. Go to www.reedinkites.com for more info and sign up. #Reedin #Reedinkites #kitesurf #kiteboarding #ImagineKiteboardingBeyond

www.reedinkites.com/PR.html

Gateman
QLD, 409 posts
14 Jan 2020 8:15AM
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Best of luck Kevin, not sure we need another kite brand but I totally get the motivation behind it. Being able to have total freedom in designing your own gear as well as building another income stream in an industry you are passionate about, hope it works out for you and Damien.



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