“It’s not just about winning; it’s about pushing the sport to a place it has never been before. Every time I go out, I want to show something that people thought was impossible.”
Overview
Born on November 25, 2005, and hailing from Italy, Lorenzo Casati is the “Young Emperor” of modern kiteboarding. Forged in the massive waves and relentless winds of Tenerife, Canary Islands, his skills have reached the world’s elite level across Big Air, Strapless, and Hydrofoil. More than just an athlete, he is a next-generation “Complete Waterman” who is deeply involved in the engineering and R&D of the equipment he rides.
Career
In 2022, at just 17 years old, Lorenzo shocked the world by winning the Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA) in his debut appearance, becoming the youngest champion in the event’s history.
His greatest asset is his overwhelming kite control, often compared to a “precision machine,” pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible. The pinnacle of this was achieved on June 23, 2023, in the 35-knot winds of Tarifa, Spain (Balneario), when he successfully landed the world’s first “Triple Loop” in kiteboarding history. This historic moment established a new standard in the Big Air discipline.
He continues to introduce innovative combos into competition, such as the “S-loop rodeo” and “Contra loop backroll board off,” debuting multiple world-first tricks at events like the Red Bull “Ride the Sky” Tarifa qualifier. Furthermore, during a competition heat, he famously created a miraculous moment by accidentally executing a “synchronized Kiteloop” perfectly timed with legend Aaron Hadlow—an iconic coincidence they later paid homage to as Harlem teammates with an official synchronized shoot in Cape Town.
In 2025, he became only the second rider in history after Andrea Principi to achieve one of the greatest feats in the sport: “The TRILOGY.” By winning the GKA Big Air World Championship, Red Bull Megaloop, and Red Bull King of the Air all in a single season, he solidified his status as the absolute ruler of the Big Air scene.
Sponsors & R&D
His sponsor history is a crucial part of his career narrative. After years with Duotone, he made a massive surprise move to Cabrinha right after his maiden KOTA victory in 2022, and he achieved the aforementioned Triple Loop using their Drifter kite.
Seeking further evolution, he made another blockbuster move to the emerging brand Harlem Kitesurfing in late 2023. This move was more than just a sponsorship deal; it was a challenge to shape his ideal equipment from scratch. His feedback is at the core of the development of the “Harlem Force,” a flagship kite using innovative materials, proving that the evolution of gear can push performance to another dimension.
Personality & Friendships
The presence of his father, Renato Casati, is essential to Lorenzo’s success. Acting as coach, manager, and dedicated filmer, Renato is always on the beach with a radio, providing real-time instructions and analyzing every movement as data. This professional approach by “Team Casati” is the source of Lorenzo’s incredible consistency. His younger brother, Leonardo Casati, is also a prodigy following in his footsteps, and they continually push each other to new heights.
He shares a deep bond with fellow top riders Andrea Principi and Jeremy Burlando. As close friends since childhood and fiercest rivals on the water, these three have completely dominated the global Big Air podiums. Their absolute control over the scene and unyielding unity perfectly embody the concept of an “Italian Big Air Syndicate” (Italian Big Air Syndicate).
He is also known for being incredibly competitive. At the 2026 Lords of Tram, an unprecedented re-run controversy occurred with young Brazilian rider Josué San Ferreira (Baby Shark). The judges misidentified Baby Shark’s trick (scoring a tic-tac as a board-off), which overturned the standings and knocked Lorenzo out of the semi-finals. An exceptional “one-trick shootout” was decided for the next day in stormy conditions. Ultimately, Baby Shark did not show up to the starting line, and Lorenzo, who was the only one to attempt it, failed his landing, so the standings were not overturned. However, this incident strongly highlighted his fierce obsession with winning and absolute refusal to back down.
Competition Results
- 2022: Winner, Red Bull King of the Air (Youngest Champion in History)
- 2024: Winner, Cold Hawaii Red Bull King of the Air Qualifier
- 2024: GKA Awards – Rider of the Year
- 2025: Winner, Red Bull Megaloop
- 2025: GKA Big Air World Champion
Show latest competition results (Spoiler Warning)
- 2025: Winner, Red Bull King of the Air (Historic Final vs. brother Leonardo)
- 2026: 2nd Place, GKA Big Air Mykonos
- 2026: 2nd Place, Cold Hawaii Big Air
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