Patagonia Surf-Ambassador Jason Slezak
Keahi de Aboitiz
Kitesurfing Ambassador
Hometown: Noosa, Australia
Resides: Noosa, Australia / North Shore Oahu, Hawai’i
Keahi is what you would call an all-round waterman. Raised in the iconic surf town of Noosa, he’s someone who’s not afraid to mix it up by riding different crafts according to whatever conditions nature throws his way. As a four-time world champion, Keahi is best known for kitesurfing and the unique surfing style he brings to the sport. Now based out of Hawai’i’s North Shore in the winter, he’s found a new love for heavy waves. These days, you’ll find him chasing swells around the world and pushing the limits of what’s possible on a variety of different crafts.
Career Highlights
- Four-time Kitesurfing World Champion
- 2016 Top 10 Wave of the Winter Nominee
- Two-time Australian National Kitesurfing Champion
- Two-time Australian National Kiteboarding Freestyle Champion
- Featured in movie Chapter One
- Pushing the limits of kitesurfing in heavy waves
- Multiple covers and consistent coverage in prominent kitesurfing magazines
- Early adopter of foil surfing