EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 15M
The Kite Pod #7: Gary Siskar / The Quiet Architect Who Helped Shape Modern Kiteboarding
from The Kite Pod · host IKSURFMAG
In this episode, Rou sits down with Gary Siskar, a longtime industry insider whose influence runs deep through modern kiteboarding. From his early days in the Southern California surf and skate scene, to opening up northern Peru’s legendary left-handers, to helping bring kite foiling to the masses, Gary has been at the centre of the sport’s evolution for more than a decade.We unpack Gary’s unexpected path from surfing and skate culture into wind sports, his life-changing years in Peru, and the inside story of the Liquid Force Foil Fish—the first accessible foil that kick-started the hydrofoil movement. Gary also lifts the curtain on his work with Ride Engine, the rise of wing foiling, and why Hood River remains the beating heart of progression in wind sports.If you’re into kite surfing, foiling, gear innovation or just love hearing the stories behind the people who quietly shape the sport, this one’s a must-listen.Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share. It really helps us grow the show.Follow Gary on Instagram Check out Ride Engine
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In this episode, Rou sits down with Gary Siskar, a longtime industry insider whose influence runs deep through modern kiteboarding. From his early days in the Southern California surf and skate scene, to opening up northern Peru’s legendary left-handers, to helping bring kite foiling to the masses, Gary has been at the centre of the sport’s evolution for more than a decade.We unpack Gary’s unexpected path from surfing and skate culture into wind sports, his life-changing years in Peru, and the inside story of the Liquid Force Foil Fish—the first accessible foil that kick-started the hydrofoil movement. Gary also lifts the curtain on his work with Ride Engine, the rise of wing foiling, and why Hood River remains the beating heart of progression in wind sports.If you’re into kite surfing, foiling, gear innovation or just love hearing the stories behind the people who quietly shape the sport, this one’s a must-listen.Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share. It really helps us grow the show.Follow Gary on Instagram Check out Ride Engine
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The Kite Pod #7: Gary Siskar / The Quiet Architect Who Helped Shape Modern Kiteboarding
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