Hugo Wigglesworth
Hugo Wigglesworth is a New Zealand professional Big Air and Hydrofoil Kiteboarder and one of the most exciting young talents in the sport. Known for his explosive riding, technical precision and fearless approach to progression, Hugo represents a new generation of athletes pushing the boundaries of kiteboarding. Competing at the highest international level, he continues to make his mark in both Twintip and Hydrofoil Big Air.
Nationality
Homebase
Discipline
New Zealand
New Zealand
Big Air Twintip & Hydrofoil
Insights
Favorite Kite Spot
Muriwai Beach, New Zealand
Favorite Gear Set-Up
SONIC, 7 m
FUSION Bar M, 23 m Lines
SHOT, 132
Personal Highlights
Hugo’s passion for progression has already led to remarkable milestones. In 2025, he won the GKA Hydrofoil Big Air World Championship in his debut season on the tour. Later that year, he became the first athlete ever to break the 40-metre barrier on WOO, recording a jump of exactly 40.0 metres. From winning national titles as a young foiler to competing at the forefront of modern Big Air, Hugo continues to challenge the limits of what is possible on a kite.
Hugo’s Gear
SONIC⁵
Big Air, Foil, Freeride
ERA²
Big Air, Freeride, Foil
SHOT
Big Air, Freeride
FUSION² CONTROL BAR
Freeride
Hugo breaks the 40 m barrier
The first 40.0 m jump in kitesurfing history: Hugo Wigglesworth sets a new WOO World Record at Cape Town’s Kite Beach on the SONIC⁵.
