In the first episode of The Leading Edge Podcast, we are joined by the legendary Janek Grzegorzewski, a pioneer in the world of big air kiting. Janek updates us on his of recovery from severe injuries and his perspective on the current state of the sport. We dive deep into the direction big air kiteboarding is heading, critiquing the current judging systems and discussing how it might be failing the athletes. We also talk up about the safety concerns and explore the future of big air kiteboarding, discussing what changes are necessary to keep the sport both thrilling and safe.