North Kiteboarding
Explore North Kiteboarding's history under North Sails, flagship kites like the Orbit and Reach, twin-tip and directional boards, materials, and team riders.
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Gear & Brands
BAKL
Riders
Joshua Emanuel
Profile of South African Big Air kitesurfer Joshua Emanuel, pioneer of the Superloop, 2017 Red Bull Megaloop Challenge winner, and WOO world record holder.
Gear & Brands
CORE Kiteboarding
Explore CORE Kiteboarding's history from Fehmarn, Germany, its 2-year release philosophy, WOO record-breaking kites like the XR and Pace, and top team riders.
Riders
Cohan van Dijk
Known as "Big C," Cohan van Dijk is a young Dutch powerhouse pushing the absolute limits of Big Air with extreme height and an aggressive riding style.
Riders
Mikaili Sol
Explore the career and personality of Mikaili Sol, the undisputed queen of kiteboarding dominating both Freestyle and Big Air with historic achievements.
Riders
Giel Vlugt
The journey of Dutch top rider Giel Vlugt, pioneer of the double kiteloop. Discover his career, including his 2026 move from CORE to the Dutch brand Vantage Kites.
Terminology
Right of Way
The fundamental priority rules in kitesurfing to prevent collisions, including the priority system in wave competitions and rules for big air.
Tournaments
2020 Big Air Kite Fest Tatajuba
The inaugural 2020 BAKL event in Tatajuba. Hastily organized but fueled by local DIY spirit, marking the rise of Baby Shark against world-class pros.
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Riders
Janek Grzegorzewski
The 2021 BAKL Overall Champion from Poland. Discover the journey of Janek Grzegorzewski, a Big Air star overcoming a catastrophic injury to fly higher than ever.
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Riders
Francesca Maini
The inaugural 2024 Queen of the Air and the first woman to land a double loop in competition. Discover the journey of British Big Air star Francesca Maini.