Brett Marchel is a high-performance sport kite designer and pilot based in Detroit, Michigan. A lifelong flyer and innovator, Brett is a founding member of Team Sky-FX and Team Kitelife and has proudly represented Team USA at world championship competitions.
With a career rooted in both artistry and engineering, Brett’s designs have taken flight on some of the biggest states — including Boardwalk Nights at Cedar Point — where two of his original kites were featured. His passion for pushing the boundaries of flight led him to co-design the acclaimed Kite Forge Djinn and Djinndoor. Most recently, he completed the Aurora, a prototype light-wind quad-line kite design for graceful performance in calm conditions.
When he’s not in the sky, Brett is still outdoors — kayaking, exploring with his camera, playing disc golf, fishing, or hiking through Michigan’s wild beauty. Whether designing, flying, or simply enjoying the elements, Brett brings a deep passion for movement, innovation, and the natural world to everything he does.