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Frances Rivera

@la_fran_kite

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Sales Manager South America - Eleveight
Regional Manager - Lieuwe •Delta Foils •WMFG •Waydoo •Manta Foils •The Hydroflyer •Arkpax

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Progreso is LIT 🔥🇲🇽25-28 knots of straight-up magic! 💨Constant wind, endless beach, and all the room to SEND IT 🚀 and boost to the moon 🌕If you're not here, you're missing out. This place is a Big Air playground! 🏝️🪁 @highlifekitesurfing@eleveightkites@eleveightusa@brunottiusa#WindJunkiesUnite 🌬️ #ProgresoVibes 🌊 #SendItSeason 🤙 #BoostAndRepeat ⬆️ #KiteLife 🪁 #ActionSportsLogistics #eleveighkites #eleveight #eleveightteam #brunottiusa #eleveightusa #thatoneleggedchick #thatoneleggedkiteboarder #anputeelife #adaptivelife #AdaptiveAthlete #ossur @ossur @ossur.us by @la_fran_kite

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For years, I've imagined being able to ride blind with my amputation; both hooked in and unhooked. The last two days have completely changed my dream to reality.Being taught by freestyle Pro's @alessio_pintus and @albyrondina have made this possible in a span of hours.I can't express the level of Stoke to be able to take my riding one level up!@prokitealbyrondina #AdaptiveKiteboarding #prokitealbyrondina #amputee#FreestyleClinic#progression......#adaptiveathlete #thatoneleggedchick #thatoneleggedkiteboarder #stoke #freestyle#up #onelevelup #levelingup #heckyeah#dontgiveup #kiteboarding #kitelife #kitechicks #bestfeeling #bestfeelingever #finally #makingmemories #makingdreamscometrue #reality @ossur #ossur @advancedmotioncontrol #oneleg #prosthetics #bka #bionic #belowkneeamputee by @la_fran_kite

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Proper Looping Day in Sicily. 25+ kn.@albyrondina mentioned that the winds were too high and that instead of freestyle, we were to make it a loop day.Even when butterflies hit my stomach and was pretty nervous @prokitealbyrondinaInstruction gave me the confidence to go big and bigger as the wind increased. #learnfromthebestAn Amputee Going Big!HOLY $#!T What a crazy, incredible feeling.📷 @jmelissa_da_kitemermaidSessions with @eleveightkites XS 8m - Stellar 139cm@eleveightusa @brunotti@brunottiusa......thatoneleggedchick #thatoneleggedkiteboarder #Amputee #prosthetics #bigday #highwinds #Looping #loopit #kiteliop #kitelife #Sicily #prokitealbyrondina#bigair #windyaf #XS #stellar #kiteboarding#adaptivelife #adaptiveathlete #oneleg #progression #wow #insta360 #inspiration #eleveight #eleveighkites by @la_fran_kite

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What you no longer need could help someone walk again. 🦿🇻🇪I'm collecting prosthetic components, liners, sleeves, prosthetic socks, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment for individuals who lost limbs during the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.What may no longer serve you could give someone the opportunity to stand, walk, regain their independence, and begin rebuilding their life.A heartfelt thank you to my prosthetist and the incredible team at @advancedmotioncontrol for being among the first to step up and donate prosthetic components from their clinic. Your generosity is already making a difference.Friends who are family @clarisa_perera to me will personally collect every donation and hand-deliver it to the @juanpablo2santos Foundation in Venezuela, helping ensure these items reach the people who need them most.If you'd like to donate or know someone who might, please send me a DM. And if you can't donate, sharing this Reel could help us reach someone who can.Together, we can help someone take their first step toward a new beginning. 🇻🇪❤️ by @la_fran_kite

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TBT to Portugal 🇵🇹🌊Some souls were never meant to stay still.I don't think I'll ever be tamed. I'm forever chasing the next wave, the next challenge, the next version of myself. Every paddle out, every wipeout, every wave caught is another reminder that growth doesn't happen on shore.Slowly but surely, I keep pushing this body a little further, trusting the process, embracing the fear, and conquering things I once thought were out of reach.And then there is Peniche... where every wave came wrapped in one of the most absurdly beautiful backdrops I've ever surfed. It's hard to describe the feeling of dropping into a wave with cliffs, history, and endless Atlantic blue surrounding you. Pure magic.Here's to staying wild, staying curious, and never letting comfort decide what's possible. 🤙🦿🌊#Portugal #Peniche #NeverSettleLessons by - @baia_de_peniche_surfschool 📷 @rogarcia_photography by @la_fran_kite

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There are many ways to help the children of Venezuela. This is one of them. ❤️🇻🇪We are collecting everything a child needs: clothes, diapers, baby supplies, medicines, and hygiene products.These donations will support children who have no families and also families who have lost everything in this tragedy.If you’d like to help, please contact me directly. This is the perfect time to clean out your closet and give those items a second life by helping someone who truly needs them.Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference.Thank you for helping us bring hope to these children. ❤️@hogarbambi by @la_fran_kite

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✨ Unlocked: Darkslide ➡️ Backroll 🔥Behind every new trick I learn as an amputee are countless misses, crashes, and "one more try" moments. 🦿💥Learning something new is always bittersweet. It's frustrating, humbling, and sometimes downright painful... but the feeling of finally putting it all together makes every failed attempt worth it. 🙌I'll forever remember 🇨🇼 as the place where I unlocked this one.🥂To chasing progress over perfection,🙏 embracing the wipeouts, and never letting the fear of missing stop you from progression. 🌊🤙On to the next trick. 😏@eleveight.world @eleveightusa #adaptiveathlete #amputee by @la_fran_kite

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Curaçao... holy s#it. 🤯🇨🇼Why was this island never on my radar? Epic food, a beautiful blend of cultures,hiking, world-class diving, festivals, and endless adventure—all packed into one island.The kiteboarding was unreal. The flat-water bay gave me Sherman Island vibes, and I finally landed a trick that's been on my mind for a while. 🌬️🤙Oh... and casually cliff jumping 30 feet into crystal-clear water from a restaurant? Just a nornal afternoon here. 😂Curious about the iguana? It's a local favorite. And yes... it tastes like chicken. 🦎The perfect place to celebrate life with your partner while still chasing adventure.Curaçao, you're the Caribbean's best-kept secret. I'll be back. 💙🌊 by @la_fran_kite

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Fun cruise riding @eleveight.world gear with the @eleveightusa crew in Portugal. So much fun!It’s been awhile since I’ve busted out the GoPro for a freeride session and it was fun following the crew around at the lagoon. Powered by @eleveight.world @eleveightusa #DeveloptmentNeverStops #EleveightKites #EleveightWorld #OurPassionIsYours #Eleveight by @la_fran_kite

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Day 2 at @cabaretewingfest did not disappoint! 💨✨The day was all about incredible athletes, inspiring stories and testing some @neilpryde_wing equipment. The absolute highlight for me was a deeply inspiring conversation with @la_fran_kite. She’s a passionate wingfoiler who, as an amputee, pushes boundaries and is a true role model for the entire community. Hearing her perspective was pure motivation! 🙌🔥On the competitive side, the energy was electric: the first 4 races of the @surffoilworldtour Parawing World Cup went down. Watching these athletes deliver such mind-blowing performances on the water was absolutely fascinating. 🤯🏄‍♂️To wrap up an intense day, I took a beautiful sunset beach walk over to Kite Beach for the After-Race-Day-Party - huge shoutout to all participants and especially to @nadjabianchet for the great company and sharing those perfect Caribbean vibes! 🌅🌴🥂Ready for Day 3! 🚀#CabareteWingFest #Inspiration #Cabarete #WingfoilLife by @la_fran_kite

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What a day for a demo with @sealandsports and @sessionsports crew off Sullivan’s Island, Charleston. Such a great group of folks came out to join us trying out the new Takeoff Evo with efoil and foil assist set ups on Manta Foils trench boards w/ @afsfoils Loads of fun, sand and sun before shipping @la_fran_kite off to Cabarete.#sealandadventuresports #sullivansisland #charleston #takeoffevo #mantafoils by @la_fran_kite

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30 knots on the meter 🇲🇽There’s something addictive about those days when the wind is cranking, the water is warm, and your only job is to hold an edge and see how high you can go. Every jump feels a little bigger, every landing a little sweeter, and for a few hours the rest of the world disappears.Grateful for the people, the laughs on the beach, the post-session tacos, and a sport that still makes me feel like a kid every time my feet leave the water.Full power. Proper sends. Pure freedom. 🤙🪁@highlifekitesurfing by @la_fran_kite

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