Lewis Crathern
British pro kiteboarder Lewis Crathern is a Big Air pioneer known for jumping the Brighton Pier, his 2012 LENTEN Megaloop victory, and his wind energy education.
Riders
Big Air
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.
Tricks & Tech
Super Loop
An extreme megaloop performed on very short lines, causing the kite to loop below the rider and inducing a massive free-fall.
Tricks & Tech
Contra Loop / Dirty Loop
A trick where the kite is looped forward by pulling the front hand. A super low contra loop is called a dirty loop.
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Tricks & Tech
Tantrum
Explaining the mechanics and variations of the Tantrum, a foundational invert trick featuring a pure vertical backflip on an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Tricks & Tech
KGB
Explaining the mechanics of the KGB, an advanced wakestyle trick combining a heelside backroll with a backside 360 handle pass, along with variations like KGB 5/7 and the Megaloop KGB.
Event Archives
Red Bull Megaloop
An in-depth look at the Red Bull Megaloop, the most extreme big air kiteboarding competition held only in massive storms. Discover its history, evolution, and legendary crashes.
Tournaments
Red Bull Megaloop 2023: Andrea Principi’s Historic Victory and the Prophetic Tattoo
After a 1566-day wait, Red Bull Megaloop 2023 unleashed 50-knot storms. Discover how Andrea Principi conquered the extreme conditions to claim the crown.
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Tournaments
Red Bull Megaloop 2025
Highlights from the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 in Noordwijk, featuring the historic first Women's division, a single-trick format, and a moving tribute to Graham Howes.
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Riders
Leonardo Casati
From 'Lorenzo's younger brother' to undisputed champion. The journey of Leonardo Casati, leading the next generation of the Big Air scene with extraordinary nerve and skill.