Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, SUP & Foiling
Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, SUP & Foiling
Explore the rising prominence of big air kiteboarding in Barcarès, France, where the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour will host its thrilling competition for the second year running. Get ready to witness jaw-dropping stunts and soaring heights in this action-packed event! Subscribe to the GKA for more action: https://bit.ly/gka-subscribe Watch all the latest action…
Witness a historic moment as the elite in big air kiteboarding, representing three different disciplines — twin-tip, strapless, and hydrofoil — gather to compete for the world titles, all in one extraordinary event. The Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships in Tarifa showcase the pinnacle of competition, marking a groundbreaking achievement in kiteboarding history.…
The final 9 kiteboarders to make up the 18-man Red Bull King of the Air 2019 have been announced. The 2019 event takes place on the windiest day between the 26th of January and 10th of February 2019. Check media release below and find out who will be in Cape Town! FINAL NINE PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED FOR RED BULL KING OF THE AIR 2019 Video entries are now closed for the most prolific big-air Kiteboarding contest in the world. After much deliberation the last nine participants have been chosen and they now secure their place for the final showdown with the hope of taking the title of Red Bull King of the Air 2019 Champion. Confirmed for the 2019 event are Kevin Langeree, Liam Whaley and Lewis Crathern along with past champions Jesse Richman, Aaron Hadlow and 2017’s winner Nick Jacobsen who missed out on a chance to defend his title due to injury. Amongst some of the familiar faces like Ruben Lenten, Jerrie Van De Kop and South Africans Josh Emanuel and Ross Dillon Player in the mix, there are also a couple of new names to join the field. GKA Kiteboarding ‘Air Games’ World Champion, Carlos Mario will make …
The Red Bull King of the Air 2019 will return to Kite Beach in Cape Town and will have a window period of two weeks, between the 26th January and 10th February 2019. Video entries are now open for the most badass, big-air Kiteboarding contest in the world before 30th November. 2019 will see the top nine from last year, go up against nine riders chosen from the video entries contest and wildcards. Riders will have to master the elements in an attempt to rule the skies – leaving a wake in the atmosphere with the ultimate goal of being crowned King of the Air 2019. Enter your video here to be considered for a spot at Red Bull King of the Air 2019.
Upsets and drama as rounds one and two of Red Bull King of the Air were completed. Red Bull King of the Air got underway on Saturday 27 January and it was on another level! Some 7000 spectators braved the 25-30 knot southeasterly wind to line Kite Beach line in Blouberg, Cape Town and see the world’s big-air kitesurfers take to the sky. And they were duly rewarded with a day filled with action and upsets. Round One Highlights – Lasse Walker was an early standout throwing various big moves to advance all the way to round four for his efforts. – Steven Akkersdijk looked super confident and brought a lot of variety to the party with his 10m kite. – Local boy Ross-Dillon Player put on a big performance but fell short to a rampant Sam Light. He’ll have another shot in Round Three – A very focussed Lewis Crathern rode a calculated heat, producing a massive boogie loop to take the win. Sam Light during Round One © CRAIG KOLESKY / RED BULL CONTENT POOL – In the final heat of the round Antonin Rangin scored (what was up until then) the highest single move of the day …
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