World champion @gianmariacoccoluto93's road to the top of freestyle kiteboarding.

“Don’t worry Dad, I’ll be N1!” is world champion Gianmaria Coccoluto’s kickass story of conquering the top of the kiteboarding world. Inspiring with unrivaled self-belief and commitment towards transforming dreams into reality. As an 18-year-old Gianmaria abandoned his professional sailing career to take up kiteboarding, realizing his talent and finding joy in progression. Making a bold move, he relocated to Sicily without informing anyone and embarked on a long journey towards becoming a world champion. With not opting for the easy path his relentlessness led him to choose alternate, more challenging routes. With his cheeky pledge towards his father, Gianmaria urges us to alleviate your parents‘ worries by pursuing our dreams despite unfavorable odds. Similar to crafting proper Sicilian pasta, the mix is crucial - Hard work, commitment, and sacrifice form a good recipe to bring you closer to your goals! #SeekYourFreedom and Write Your Own Chapter. Vid by Laci Kobulsky #WriteYourOwnChapter #GianmariaCoccoluto #IONwater #WYOC #ION #Kite #Kiteboarding #IONSurfingElements #IONProducts #IONActionSports    / @ionvideochannel   ▬ About ION ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ION is a brand run by passionate people, whose big love has always been watersports. Launched back in 2004, ION focused on wetsuits & neoprene products for the international windsurf, kitesurf, surf, SUP, and wakeboard scene. The product range also includes accessories, harnesses, travel gear, and an apparel collection. ION's unique combination of high-quality products wrapped in a progressive style and design found fans all over the world – becoming the global market leader for wetsuits and harnesses in the wind- and kitesurf world. In late 2012, ION took the same approach to the slopes, launching a separate bike division with functional cycling gear, clothing, accessories, gloves, and protection. ▬ The ION Philosophy ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ION is about challenging yourself, experiencing nature, and feeling its force. Therefore ION develops gear that is not only smart and innovative but also transforms this passion into an unique design. ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Website: https://www.ion-products.com/en/water ► LinkedIn:   / ionactionsports   ► Instagram:   / ion_international     / ion_bike   ► Facebook:   / ion.water     / ion.bike