# High-Flying Dock-Hoppers Kite Surfer Lewis Crathern Jumps Over Brighton Pier By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lewis-crathern References: [planetski.eu](http://www.planetski.eu/news/2236) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-11743569) High winds helped professional kite surfer Lewis Crathern to ride his kitesurfer over [Brighton Pier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-brighton). Sixty-mile-an-hour winds propelled Crathern's kite skyward and allowed him to clear the 50-foot structure with room to spare. A video of the stunt received more than 44,000 views in less than 72 hours after being posted on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades). Lewis Crathern is a Sussex-based kite surfer who is also a double British kite surfing champion. He cautioned others not to attempt the stunt themselves. **Implications** - The major concern behind this high risk stunt is of course safety, for both the public and Crathern. Various [safety measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-rider) have been put in place such as a clearing of the area marked out for Crathern and a surrounding entourage that enforces these area restrictions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Sports Challenge:** Opportunities for innovation in extreme sports and events that deliver unique, adrenaline-fueled experiences. - **Aerial Photography:** Innovative tech solutions for capturing stunning aerial photos and videos with drones or kites. - **Sustainable Power Generation:** New opportunities for renewable energy sources and alternative ways to generate power for extreme sports equipment and activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Innovative approaches to delivering unforgettable experiences for spectators of extreme sports and events. - **Tech:** New technologies and advancements in cameras, drones, and equipment for capturing and sharing extreme sports content. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for R&D and investment in sustainable energy sources for powering extreme sports equipment and venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Revitalized Australian Piers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melbournes-altona-pier.md) - [Sensational Electronic Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetone.md)