Profile

Full Name:
David Bas Koole
Length:
1.87
Weight:
84kg
Date of Birth:
9 May 1986
Home Town:
Emmeloord, The Netherlands

School:
Johan Cruyff University
Homespot(’s):
Lemmer, The Netherlands
Mirns, The Netherlands
Workum, The Netherlands
Favourite Spot:
Workum, The Netherland
Cauípe, Brazil

Intro:

My name is Bas Koole and I kite since the beginning of 2003. Before kiteboarding I did windsurfing, inline-skating and platform diving. Those sports helped me with practicing of kiteboarding. Because of windsurfing I learned how to handle with the wind and the waves, inline-skating helped me with keeping balance on kickers and sliders. Owing to platform diving I created more body controle and I learned how to handle a hard crash on the water.

School:

I’m studying Sport Marketing & Management at the Johan Cruyff University, Hogeschool van Amsterdam. I’m following an individual process, this gives me the oppurtunity to compete, travel and study at the same time.

Target:

My target for this season is to train as hard as possible and to put down good results. Off course I want to promote my sponsors and I want to make a lot of nice pictures and movies.

My Equipement:

Generators
ProToy
Mystic Wetsuits
Shadow & WarriorII

Favourite Set-Up:

Airush Generator 9.5m
45cm bar / 23m lines / big chickenloop
Airush ProToy 135*41
Straps / Wide Stance

Favourite Trick:

At the moment I like to do tricks from toe side and popping out of blind or wrapped.

How to Learn Kiteboarding:

Before you are going to buy your equipment, take a kite lesson. A kite lesson is very important, during this class you will learn the basic steps. A kite has so much power, so take a lesson before you start practicing on your own. Take a look at the website from the kite school Sky High.