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Oswald Smith

KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.

Events

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GKA Kitesurf World Cup Cape Verde 2026

The 2026 season opener in Cape Verde concluded in a shared victory due to cancelled finals. The event also highlighted motherhood on the tour.

Spots

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Kalpitiya

Asia's premier flat-water paradise located in northwestern Sri Lanka, and the heart of the global kite manufacturing industry.

Gear ＆ Brands

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F-ONE

A long-established water sports brand based in France, renowned for its independent, family-owned philosophy and extreme dedication to product testing.

Media

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The FreeRide Project

A monumental kiteboarding film by Tom Court and Aaron Hadlow, focusing on the pure joy of riding and park style after stepping away from competitions.

Tricks & Tech

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Blind Judge

A fundamental freestyle trick combining a Railey and a Backside 180, featuring a complete air pass before landing blind.

Terminology

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The Mechanics and Theory of Extreme Speed in Kitesurfing

Comprehensive guide on the physics of kitesurfing speed limits. Explores apparent wind, lift, VMG, wind range strategies, and world records.

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History of Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA)

Explore the history and evolution of Red Bull King of the Air, the pinnacle of Big Air kiteboarding that embodies the extreme spirit of the sport.

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Red Bull King of the Air 2023

KOTA 2023 featured young prodigies battling for the historic Triple Crown, culminating in an unprecedented three 9-point tricks in the final.

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2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cabo Verde

The opening stop of the 2019 GKA World Tour. A fierce pure wave-riding battle powered by the offshore winds and shallow reefs of Ponta Preta.

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Lorenzo Casati

Lorenzo Casati, the youngest KOTA champion and 2025 Trilogy winner. Discover the journey of the "Young Emperor" redefining Big Air kiteboarding.

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2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt

The 2019 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Sylt, Germany. Featuring an unusual sunny mix-format event, Carla Herrera Oria's total dominance, and a brutal travel schedule.

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Ruben Lenten (Len10)

The creator of the Megaloop and the "Master of Extreme." Discover the legendary journey and resilient spirit of Ruben Lenten.