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.
People, Riders
Cape Town
People, Riders
Aaron Hadlow
Living legend of kiteboarding. The G.O.A.T who has driven the sport's evolution for over 20 years with 5 consecutive world titles and the introduction of boots.
Events, Tournaments
Red Bull Len10 Megaloop Challenge 2012
The groundbreaking 2012 event dedicated entirely to the Megaloop. A recap of the contest that paved the way for the return of KOTA.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2013
The 2013 Red Bull King of the Air returned to South Africa after an 8-year hiatus, marking a historic dawn for the new era of Big Air.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Dutch riders swept the podium in a brutal event marked by severe crashes from top contenders. A recap of the extreme 2014 King of the Air.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2015
A turning point where Freestyle elements merged with Big Air. The 2015 event featured Jesse Richman's emotional comeback and extreme technical tricks that defined the victory.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2016
A historic event where Big Air met Freestyle. The 2016 Red Bull King of the Air saw extreme evolution, an epic final, and the severe risks of the sport.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2017
Nick Jacobsen halted Aaron Hadlow's three-peat to claim his first victory. An emotional KOTA 2017 featuring miraculous comebacks from Ruben Lenten and others.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2019
Kevin Langeree secured a historic third crown at KOTA 2019. The event also featured an incredible semifinal run by amateur rider Aurélien Pétreau.
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Events, Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2025
KOTA 2025 featured the first-ever sibling final and huge upsets. Lorenzo Casati secured his second crown, completing a historic Triple Crown.
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