These are the world’s 18 best big-air kiteboarders who will compete for the illustrious title. Every year Cape Town and her prolific South-Easter plays host the world’s best kiteboarders. For the past four years, they have competed in what is largely considered to be the pinnacle of big air kiteboarding, Red Bull King of the Air. With the competition – due to take place at Big Bay on the windiest day between the 21st of January and 5th of February – an epic list of riders has been announced to compete for the 2017 title. Back once again and in the hunt for an unprecedented hat trick, will be Aaron Hadlow (GBR). “The crowd and fans makes this event,” said the two-time defending champ. “It feels like the whole kiteboarding community is watching and excited about it.” “So many people are interested and in the past two years I have gained so much following and exposure from the wins, that really showed me just how big the event has become.” Hadlow won’t have it all his own way in 2017 however, with past champs Jesse Richman (USA) and Kevin Langeree (NED), both finalists in 2016, also back once again. The …