There is no question Mauricio Abreu is a legend in kiteboarding. From the very beginning, he has pushed the boundaries as much as anyone who has been involved with the sport. Now, he has decided Slingshot is the best place for him to continue doing that.
Mauricio explains:

“Slingshot and I have always shared the same passion for the progression of the kiteboarding. My friends and I always try to take our vision to the water and Slingshot had always done the same with their products and their company’s image.

They are by far the leaders in innovation  and they have done more for kiteboarding then any other company I know.”

Jeff Logosz, Slingshot co founder and CEO, has always seen the potential to ride together:

“Mauricio has made his mark in kiteboarding in so many different ways.

He was part of the OG Maui crew with other legends like Lou Wainman, Elliot Leboe, Chris Gilbert and others and since then he lead the strapless surf, wakeskate and the sliders/rails movements to what is is
today.

He has organized some of the most progressive videos and events that continue to shape the future of kiteboarding. Mauricio has always defined what it truly means to be a professional athlete by being
incredibly talented, but humble and generous at the same time.

It has always been his intention to give something back to the sport he loves and that’s why today is considered the Godfather of kiteboarding. I have looked forward to this day for over a decade”.


“I feel good to be with such a core company. Today I see so many good riders with companies that really don’t care about what they doing or where they trying to take the sport.   Slingshot cares! They are responsible for some of the greatest expansions in kiteboarding, including major innovations that help make the sport safer and more convenient while attaining the highest level of performance available.
They were the first to build a rail for kiters (1998), they were (and still are) the main supporter the progression of the surf side of the sport to its roots, they have helped riders become world champions and
they are the only company to bridge the cap between cable and kite,” added Mauricio.