Josh Mulcoy
RP: I remember watching you in Peter Trow’s movie – Strung Out – it was one of the first times I had seen anyone kiting in the waves where they were actually slowing everything down and trying to ride the wave – rather than looking like they water skiing. Since then – how have you seen the sport progress – in regards to riding waves with kite and board?
JM: Back then I was on a twin tip. It blows my mind to think of riding waves on something like that. Surfboards work so well. It only makes sense we want to ride waves why wouldn’t we ride a surfboard. If you look at some of the guys they are no doubt just surfing but have a kite bar in their hands now.
RP: In regards to boards what are you using these days?
JM: I am using the 5’11 Liquid Force Skate. I recently signed with Liquid and am so lucky that I get to use Pat Rawson he is one of the best surfboard shapers in the world. Many kiteboarders have no idea how stoked they should be that someone like Pat is making boards for are sport.
RP: Did you think that kiting with a surfboard in the waves would be more popular than it is now?
JM: No not to surprised I think it is the evolution of the sport and people are figuring it out slowly. I think surfboards are no doubt the best board for kiting in the surf, but it also is about having fun so whatever people are happy with.
RP: In your opinion how has waveriding improved in kiteboarding over the last few years?
JM: Yes people are changing to surfboards, which looks way better in the surf and works better. People are slowing down and not just getting dragged around by the kite. The new kite designs have helped a lot.
RP: Do you see a future for the sport in the waves?
JM: Yes without a doubt people like Ben making movies that are straight surf is one of the best things anyone can do for the future of wave riding. It is opening people eyes to the sport that never want to go sit in the wind and watch. Surfers hate wind so the last thing they want to do is go watch kiting. With the videos they can sit in their house and be blown away by what is going on.
RP: You travel a fair bit chasing waves – do you always pack a kite and harness?
JM: Yes without a doubt. There are so many surf trips where the wind comes up and my friends just sit around and I get to go Kite.
Check this clip out of Mr Mulcoy surfing and kiting – nice stuff!
Mulcoy’s World from Josh Mulcoy on Vimeo.
