Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
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Riders
Lorenzo Casati
Lorenzo Casati, the youngest KOTA champion and 2025 Trilogy winner. Discover the journey of the "Young Emperor" redefining Big Air kiteboarding.
Spots
Kite Beach, Cape Town
Explore Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town—the world mecca of Big Air kitesurfing, home to the Cape Doctor wind, Red Bull King of the Air, and top pros.
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Gear & Brands
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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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.
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
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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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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Riders
Nathalie Lambrecht
2025 KOTA Champion Nathalie Lambrecht. Discover the 'Queen of the Air's' aggressive Big Air style, relentless Freestyle dedication and competitive journey.
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