* Epic Kiteboarding may be a new brand to the kiteboarding world but you and Dimitri are industry veterans. What do you hope will first come to rider's minds when they think of Epic?

 - Dimitri started Epic in order to bring the best quality, performance and customer service to fellow kiters. As you said, he's been in the kiteboarding world for a long time now and has been fortunate enough to try all different types of kites and gear. He is using that knowledge to bring you. The riders, the best possible kiting experience.

* You are introducing two kites, the Screamer and Renegade. What level of rider, what style and what conditions is the Renegade best suited for?

 - The Screamer was designed for big hang time, big jumps, big handle passes, big boards off and you can do at least four moves in one jump due to the hang time. If this is your style of riding, then the Screamer is the kite for you. It is also a fantastic kite for racing. If you are looking for more of an all-around kite, then I think the Renegade will suit you best. It is excellent for teaching, for unhooked moves, wake style, wave riding, big jumps. big kite loops and also freestyle. It's a very stable kite offering super easy relaunch — you'll feel right at home on it as soon as you try it.

* What were your main goals in developing this kite?

 - I wanted to make this one of the most durable kites on the market with the best quality and amazing performance. Our goal is to make customers happy. We like to see customers excited when they see the kite for the first time and see how well built they are. Also, we love when they take it for a test drive and we get to hear their comments once they get out of the water. The expression on their faces is the fuel that makes us want to come up with the best thing on the market.

* If you could choose one standout performance or new construction feature to highlight, what would it be?

 - The quality is outstanding and the performance will blow your mind.

* What are some of the other key product features and performance characteristics?

 - I made sure that all the attachment points on the LE were EVA-protected so when sitting on the ground it would protect the Leading Edge and also will be easy to grab in the snow. Once you fly the Renegade, you will be amazed by its performance and how easy it is to relaunch, how stable it is and of course the amazing power it has. Just check the testimonial videos on www.epickites.com and you will see what people are talking about.

* Describe the safety features on your control bar.

 - The XTEND bar we are using is an amazing bar that works for 45cm to 55cm so no need for two bars anymore. One bar works for every kite you own.

With the help of Yaron from Blade in the design, the Chicken Loop is very simple and very easy to use. Check out the videos on the bar by clicking www. epickiteskiteboarding.com

* Any other key features you want to point out about your control system or lines?

 - We made this bar to be a very simple user-friendly bar with lots of safety. It is kook proof so there is no mistake to make when you set up the lines. Also the lines come in 20 meter plus 4 meters extensions. So if you like to use 20 meters all you have to do is remove the 4 meter extensions.

* What is your warranty policy?

 - We will have a standard 12 months factory manufacturers defect warranty, and also we are working on additional EPIC guarantee.

* What do you believe will differentiate your products from your competitors?

 - Just try the kite and you will get your answer.

* Anything else you want to point out about Renegade?

 - Yes. once you try the Renegade, make sure to try the Screamer next!