“This means so much to me,” said Benetton. “I started kiting really young, but I’ve only been on the tour for two years. Winning the world title last year and now receiving two awards – Wave of the Year and Trick of the Year – is just incredible. The Triple Front Roll Shove-it was a trick I always dreamed of. To this day, I’ve only landed it four times, and one of those was in competition. That makes it extra special.”

With this double victory, Gabriel Benetton caps off an exceptional year and solidifies his reputation as one of the most promising talents in the kiteboarding scene.