How did you get to Kortel Design?

After  being fired at the end of 2004, Denis suggested that I join him in an attempt to develop the brand. I accepted easily, given the potential of the brand, and we joined forces in 2006 to create Air MKG, which manages the Kortel Design brand as well as the import of Mac Para and Naviter for France.

What was your background before you came to Kortel Design?

With an engineering background, I've always worked in the paragliding world. Just after finishing my studies, I had the opportunity to work as a sales engineer for Flying Planet/Aerodyne, from 2000 to the end of 2004, then for Gin until 2007.

What is your role in the team?

I manage the company. My role has changed a lot over the years, but it's now more focused on sales and R&D management.

Do you fly?

For ever... I started at 14, and the magic of being up in the air still amazes me. The competition came later, enrolled in the Lorraine league team at 18, which allowed me to accelerate my progression. First World Cup in 2000, I joined the High Level group in 2001, to stop the French team around 2007, not having the time to invest as much as before. Since then,  I still join in a few competitions from time to time, which allows me to discover new corners of the planet and to keep in touch and follow its evolution.

What kind of flights do you prefer?

I love cross country and soaring.
Cross-country because of the magic of moving around with this piece of cloth, flying over the mountains, spending the day in the air.
Soaring, because the fact of flying low to the ground, but still flying, brings a feeling of gliding incomparable to other sports.

What is your best memory of paragliding?

Wow. There are so many of them. My return to flying after a two-year break in 2009: 15 days of bivouac flying along the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Tibet.

A favorite  model ?

The two extremes of the current range: the Kanibal Race II for its unequalled comfort and precision of piloting, and the Kliff II for its amazing comfort/weight ratio.

Your other activities / passions ?

My other main activities are still related to the wind: sailing, kite-surfing.

How did you get to Kortel Design?

After meeting Denis in 2015, he offered me a trial run. I have a background as a seamstress and he was looking to expand his team.

What was your background before you came to Kortel Design?

A career that started in the watch industry, then I did seasons in the sports sector and finally arrived at Kortel Design.

What is your role in the team?

I am mainly responsible for after-sales service and I also participate in product development.

Do you fly?

Unfortunately not ... I could have if the days had been 4 hours longer, but you can't do everything!

What kind of flights do you prefer?

Not flying, I enjoy sharing tandem flights with friends. I've done some very nice ones.

What is your best memory of paragliding?

A one and a half hour tandem flight at Moustier Ste-Marie. I understood why birds sing and are so happy to be in the air.

A favorite  model ?

The Kanibal Race II, for all the technical challenges we had to face in order to make this ultra comfortable and performing harness.

Your other activities / passions ?

All outdoor sports activities, cooking (both eating and cooking), sewing when I have time. I also have a professional sewing/retouching activity called "GRAIN FIN".

How did you get to Kortel Design?

I knew the brand well before arriving, because I was already part of the "Team Pilot" competition. One day, while I was looking for a work-study program for my engineering school, I contacted Max who was immediately willing to hire me as a work-study student!

What was your background before you came to Kortel Design?

A technical degree in mechanical and production engineering, a bachelor's, and 1 year as a draftstsman. I am currently in engineering school.

What is your role in the team?

I am in charge of the development of the testing department: I work on improving the testing and control tools to facilitate product development. I also do research on the optimisation of technical solutions such as back protectors, working on performance, compactness, weight, etc.

Do you fly?

Yes, since 2017. My father had already been flying for a long time, and after doing tandem flights with him, I wanted to try it myself.

What kind of flights do you prefer?

Distance flying, where you try to fly as far as possible, faster and faster, longer and longer, without worrying about cold, fatigue or dehydration!

What is your best memory of paragliding?

An end of cross-country flight with Timo and Ludo, crossing the lake of Serre-Ponçon in beautiful golden lights!

A favorite  model ?

The Kanibal Race II of course, to accompany me in cross country and competitions. Its comfort and its details for piloting high performance wings are just exceptional.

Your other activities / passions ?

Climbing and mountaineering.