Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, SUP & Foiling
Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, SUP & Foiling
Warning: Kitesurfing kites are not designed for tow-up and these stunts, executed by professional riders at their own risk, should not be copied. Chief tow-up officer Jesse Richman prepares the crew for a show this weekend at the Mondial du vent. This is an unofficial show. Find more on the actual GKA Kiteboarding World Tour…
The first ever winners of a GKA Kiteboarding World Tour Air Games event are crowned, with Jesse Richman from Hawaii and 13-year-old freestyle phenomenon Mikaili Sol taking the spoils of the first battle! Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/globalkitesports/ https://www.facebook.com/globalkitesports/ Source: GKA KITE WORLD TOUR
Friday afternoon saw the KSWT men’s single elimination climax with a fully fired up final between Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Lopes! Matchu landed a double front, but Airton rapidly stacked tricks like a machine gun, including two handle-passes. #GKAAirGames single elimination continued… Only a few heats ran before the wind dropped but there was enough…
Warning: Kitesurfing kites are not designed for tow-up and these stunts, executed by professional riders at their own risk, should not be copied. GKA Kiteboarding World Tour Air Games riders Kevin Langeree and Jesse Richman discuss the thrills and dangers of light wind tow-up with a kite – ahead of this weekend’s show in Leucate.…
Final summary and video highlights, Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships, Tarifa, Spain that ran in early July
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Check here Red Bull’s report. Jesse Richman claims his second Red Bull King of the Air crown The nuggety Hawaiian out-classed past champions Nick Jacobsen (DEN) and Aaron Hadlow (UK) to win a tightly-contested final at Kite Beach in Blouberg. It was a ‘day of days’ at Kite Beach in Cape Town, with the world’s finest big air kiteboard specialists pushing the limits. When the final siren went after 34 heats and some seven hours of competition Hawaiian Jesse Richman ascended to the top step. His second victory since first claiming the coveted African Mask ‘crown’ in 2013. “This feels incredible!” He was characteristically ecstatic. “This is magical and it is amazing to have my new born daughter here and share it with this crowd,” he said. Richman was runner up to three-time champ, Kevin Langeree in 2019 and learnt from that and other lesser podium visits. “I’ve had really good heats leading up to the finals in many years and usually kind of crack in the final, having peaked too early,” he added. Ironically it was Richman who halted the defending champ’s run in the quarter finals this year. The Cape Doctor was in the house all day long …
Jesse Richman announced he’s leaving Naish team and joining North Kiteboarding. Read bellow North press release. North welcomes Jesse Richman to the International Team North is proud to announce that Jesse Richman is joining North Kiteboarding’s growing team of international riders. Jesse is one of the best-known and well-rounded figures in kiteboarding. His feats include back to back World Championship wins on the Kiteboard Pro World Tour in 2008 and 2009, winner of King of the Air in 2013 and runner up in 2016, and famously being the first kitesurfer to get barrelled at Jaws. Mike Raper, Director of Brand at North says ‘it’s truly an honour to have Jesse join North. He’s not only an incredibly talented rider, but also a fantastic individual whose values completely align with the direction we’re heading at North. I’ve personally known Jesse since he was a wee grom at Ka’a Point (aka Kite beach), it’s been great to watch him grow into the inspiration that he now is. We’re very excited to have him on this journey with us.” Jesse will be joining close friend and North Team Manager, Nick Jacobsen on the international team. This is something the two athletes have been …
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