Susi Mai

Editor's Note: Susi Mai continues her reign as Queen after winning her third title at this year's Red Bull King of the Air in Hawaii.

Name: Susi Mai

Age: 21

WD: Tell us what you did this summer.

SM: I've been traveling pretty much all year. In June I did the PKRA world tour event in Cabarete, then went to Japan for a “girls trip” travel story along with two other kitegirls and a photographer and it was super fun! After that I went to the Canary Islands for another event and in between I spent some time at home kiting as much as the conditions would allow me to.

WD: What's your latest favorite move?

SM: A flat three off a wave kicker.

WD: You won the Red Bull King of the Air in 2003 and 2004? Think you'll get your third title this month?

SM: I can't say for sure but I'll definitely give my best to try and win a third time!

WD: Where is your favorite place to ride?

SM: There are so many sick places, I can't decide which one is my number one. Among my favorites, though, are Cabarete, Brazil, Maui and Japan.

WD: Tell us your scariest moment while kiteboarding?

SM: I was kiting at a “secret” location in DR and I didn't know the spot or the conditions very well. It was super-gusty and somehow I got picked up and dropped right into the center of a circle of exposed reef. I managed to work my way out of there when a wave washed over the inside part of it and got away with only a few nasty gashes on my leg and elbow. I considered myself lucky because it could have been much worse!

WD: Scariest moment while not kiteboarding?

SM: Can't think of anything right now...Guess I haven't had something REALLY scary happen ever…

WD: What three things would you take with you on an island?

SM: My iPod, kitegear and a toothbrush.

WD: What goes through your mind when you are executing a risky trick?

SM: Nothing...It's blank. If you think about it too much then that throws you off and that's when you make mistakes.

WD: What are your plans for next year?

SM: It's always hard to plan because things seem to be popping up all the time; there are always random photo-shoots and other projects with sponsors and all, but I definitely want to keep competing, maybe just stick to warmer spots though, since I still haven't been able to make friends with wetsuits. I also want to do another travel story to an exotic location that has never been done before, but I haven't decided where that will be. Basically I want to keep on doing what I love and have fun kiting and traveling the world!

WD: The guys want to know if you are available...if so what kind of guys do you dig?

SM: Hmmmm…let's see, I'm not committed at the moment, but since I just got out of a long term relationship I'm not exactly looking for another right now. Also, it doesn't really fit in my schedule since I'm always on the road and barely spend more than two or three weeks in the same place.

As to what kind of guys I like, there is no “type,” it's a lot about personality. I like people with positive attitudes and fun spirit, not the sort who like to make things complicated or complain about everything.

WD: Thanks again! Good luck in the Red Bull event!