Andre Phillip
A historical legend who laid the foundation for wake style and park riding, leaving the competition scene to pursue his own unique style.
Riders
Freestyle
Riders
Tom Bridge
A genius kiteboarder from the UK who rewrote GKA rules with his unorthodox 'Tom Style' and made his KOTA debut in 2018 at the age of 16.
Riders
Marc Jacobs
A professional kiteboarder from New Zealand. Known as "The Caveman", he achieved his long-awaited victory at the 2021 Red Bull King of the Air.
Gear & Brands
F-ONE
A long-established water sports brand based in France, renowned for its independent, family-owned philosophy and extreme dedication to product testing.
Tricks & Tech
Back Mobe
An unhooked trick combining a Backroll with a 360-degree frontside handle pass. It is the original prototype and synonymous with the term "Mobe".
Tricks & Tech
Hinterberger
The Hinterberger is an unhooked trick where the rider extends into a Railey and performs a horizontal back roll. It is the reverse rotation counterpart to the S-Bend.
Tricks & Tech
S-Bend
The S-Bend is a staple unhooked trick where the rider extends into a Railey and performs a horizontal front roll spin. It forms the base for many advanced variations.
Events
2019 GKA Kite World Tour (Season Wrap-Up)
The 2019 season saw the integration of Freestyle and Kite-Surf into one GKA Tour. Witness Mother Nature's fury, Ozzy's KOTA-style madness, and a 11yo prodigy.
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Terminology
Regular Stance
In board sports, regular stance means riding with the left foot forward. It is the most common stance among riders, including top pros like Liam Whaley.