Scott "Freak Dog" Polera

Freak Dog Kites was founded by me! I put this company together to fill a void I found missing in the industry, locally and beyond. Since the beginning I have prided myself on bringing you a quality product designed by the best people in the industry, and continue the quest on almost a daily basis. We are constantly changing the way people think about the kite industry, so remember one thing, just because it has been done this way for the last 3 years, doesnt mean there isnt a better more efficient way to achieve the same thing. . .

Scott Barrett

Scott is one of our official kiteboarding schools available right here in Daytona Beach. Scott has been a part of the Dog team for over a year now and has dedicated his time in helping our company grow. He is a certified IKO instructor and offers full time lesson availablity. Thanks to Scott, some of our best customers had the opportunity to learn with him. He is all about saftey, even in our down time, Scott is always there to lend a hand, help launch, and retrieve dropped boards. Book your lessons today at www.accesskiteboarding.com

Joe "Kaypa" Harkness

Freak Dog Kites is so stoked to have Joe on our Team. Not only is he our top rider, but he is also or VP of Operations and is involved in our day-to-day operations, sales, customer service, new accounts and so much more. He is either working at the shop, teaching lessons on the beach, or hounding shops for sales. Look for huge things from Joe in the upcoming seasons.

Gary "G-Dawg" Rhodes

Gary joined our team last year during the Pismo 2008 demo event. Since then he is ripping up water anywhere there is wind. Gary has been on the road nearly this entire season, and has jammed heavy accomplishments while touring. To date he has been to most of our demos, including Pismo, La Ventana, Jupiter Kite Invasion, SPI Round Up, where he killed it on our new Freak Show.. He earned so many awards its insane, and took 2nd place overall! With a super smooth style and a diverse background in aviation, paragliding and of course, kiting, expect to read alot about Gary in the mags, on the forums and of course on the road!

Mikey Bradley

Pro Kiteboarder and PASA certified instructor Mike Bradley is a true local hot shot in South Florida. Throwing down tight kite loops and boosting like no other, he is one radical rider that makes a dull day at the beach super fun to watch. Mike has been a friend of ours for quite a while and lucky for us, has become a rider, instructor and beach rep that truely holds his own both on and off of the water. If you hit any of the greater Miami beaches and see a tattooed up tall guy busting some of the most ridiculous moves, that would be Mike!

Pia

Team Kiteboarder Pia, our most outgoing rider on the team, the one who helps promote us like no other member of the team. Pia is actually quite famous around here, featured in several International Tattoo magazines, I think she is our most photographed rider as well. Pia came to us last year to learn to kite, and was a total natural. She picked up kiting faster than almost any student we ever taught, and for that she had to be added to the team. She lights up every promotion we do, and we are very thankful to have her with us. Look for big things from Pia, as she has no fear and will take to any challenge.

Jose Luis "Jochie" Castillo Vasquez

Jose is our long time Cabarete resident team rider, instructor, and great friend. Jose basically introduced me to the kiteboarding industry and the many people he meets on a daily basis. With his awesome talent and personality, he is a true asset to Freak Dog. Lucky for us, Jose has come to the US a few times to assist in demos and show off his raw talent to a few who have been lucky enough to see his super smooth style. Visit Jose at Kite Club in Cabarete, DR, he is always there.

Lacy "Team Gurr" Gurr

Lacy is one of newest team riders, and new to the sport. She has an unbelievable ability to truely charge it when on the water. After 3 days of teaching Lacy how to kite, she was riding upwind and jumping. Every day she is on the water, she goes bigger and has no fears when trying new things. Lacy has joined us all over the with her dad, Johnny, and gets to kite whenever she is not in class. Johnny takes her all over the world and is a huge inspiration to us all. Lucky for Lacy, Johnny loves kiting as much as her, so they get to go all the time! She is a one of the few Freak Dogs in Cali so look for her ripping it up.

Brock Skipperdene

Brock came to us at our debut release at Surf Expo, 2007. He was already riding our previous designer's kites and asked about joining the team, and of course we had to say yes. It turned out Brock was a bit of a kite celebrity and everyone I asked about him either knew him or his family. Brock is one of the lucky ones to reside in OBX and gets to kite all conditions and styles almost everyday while the rest of search for wind. In the summers, Brock hits Peru where his dad has a kite camp, and well, for those of you who know, gets to rip up a wave that breaks for nearly 2 miles.

Matt Spressor

Matt came to us while in La Ventana 2008. He has an awesome wake style, and is quite well known in the circles he travels with. Matt has a unique job where he works long hours for about 6 months, and gets to travel and kite for the other 6 months, and spends most of his time either in La Ventana, Las Vegas, Texas or anywhere there is wind and a camp site.

Tony Otto

Well, I met Tony probably more than 15 years ago. He ahs been a super long time friend and of course tattoo artist. After I got going in the business I went to Tony to get his perspective on Freak Dog, and let me tell you, it was the best decision we ever made. Tony is responsible for most of our designs on the 2009 gear, and of course the incredible freak dog. Since the creation of the new freak dog, with his crazy look, everyone in the biz, came up to us and said.. its about time you actually have a freaky dog. Since then we added the ring master, ticket taker, and numerous board designs we are keeping secret until we decide you are ready for designs! Visit Tony while in Las Vegas at Iron Horse Tattoo, www.ironhorsetattoos.com or call his shop at (702) 866-6300

Blair Lilford

Blair is our Carribean connection, Cayman Islands / Bermuda, and now points all over. He lives in a paradise, takes days off from work to kite when the wind picks up and travels stateside whenever he feels like it. Such a life! You will want to talk to Blair if you ever visit any of the islands, or if you need gear etc. Blair has been with us for quite a while and he is very resourceful when it comes to saving his customers cash and getting top notch gear!

AJ Morgan

A. J. Morgan...45yrs old, with a brand New 35yr old Heart (open heart surgery in Aug of 2004). I Have been Kiting since 2000, and started teaching 2004. He is a Certified Instructor, and owner of Kitetricity Kiteboarding. Kitetricity Kiteboarding has been teaching on US1, on Private Property, for the Last five years, and with the Help of Freak Dog Kites, along with other brands he reps for. AJ is known for his to the point attitude and if he does not like a product, he will tell you straight up. Well, so far AJ has liked Freak Dog products and continues to support us, as an instructor, rep and friend. We always call upon AJ when we have technical issues or just need a real second opinion. Thank you AJ for all of the help, promotions, and of course the sales!

John "Moon Dog" Mooney

We met Moon Dog in La Ventana in 2008 while staying at a multi room house on the bay. Apparently John goes there every year to escape the cold winters, where from you may ask??? John lives slap dab right in the middle of Hood River gorge and kites virtually every day of the year. This old dog still has what it takes and rips on the water. He represents the (dare I say) the older crowd of kiters. Thank goodness he does! John has brought our name to many of the kiters who would have normally looked elsewhere in a tough market. Thank you John for the continuing support!

Steve Sadler

We met Steve at Surf Expo our first year, and he came to us with an opportunity we could not let pass us by. Steve resides in the greater Tampa area and is considered a voice of kiters, ok a pretty loud voice. He started to build up a non-profit organization to help keep kiteboarding super safe on his beaches, He is very active in the community and attends city council meetings and life guard seminars etc to keep his eye on the pulse of the beaches. Visit him at http://actionsportsfoundation.org/

Warren "Fire Dog" Sprague

Warren has to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet in the kiting industry, He is a long time friend and fire fighter in the greater Las Vegas area, and typically kites at a secret spot, ok, its Lake Mojave and apparently it is incredible. He calls it in the winter a 40-40-40 spot. 40 degree water, 40 degree air and 40mph winds. Warren also travels to just about anywhere we post up gear to be a part of our distribution chain. Thanks to Warren, we have gotten the dog out all of the south west and a few hidden surprises will be in the upcoming season, all put together by Warren. You rock!