Maxime Chabloz
A multi-talented athlete who conquered the worlds of both kiteboarding and freeride skiing. Discover the journey of Maxime Chabloz.
Riders
Freestyle
Legends
Jaime Herraiz
A legendary kiteboarder from Tarifa, Spain, and GKA Sports Director. He is the namesake of the best-selling 'Jaime Board'.
Tournaments
GKA SuperKite Brazil 2020
Held in Ilha do Guajiru, Brazil in November 2020. Maxime Chabloz scored a perfect 10.0 in the finals to secure a dramatic first victory.
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Tournaments
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde 2020
The season opener of the 2020 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup in Cape Verde. James Carew claimed his first victory amidst challenging washing machine conditions at Kite Beach (Cabo Verde).
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Tournaments
GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Germany 2026
The 2026 GKA Freestyle stop in Borkum, Germany. Featuring victories by Maxime Chabloz and Bruna Kajiya, and the return of Gianmaria Coccoluto.
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Tricks & Tech
Hinterberger
The Hinterberger is an unhooked trick where the rider extends into a Railey and performs a horizontal Backroll. 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.
Tricks & Tech
Heart Attack
Learn about the Heart Attack (S3), a high-scoring freestyle kiteboarding trick combining an S-Bend with a Backside 360. Explore its mechanics and variations.
Tricks & Tech
Blind Judge
A fundamental freestyle trick combining a Railey and a Backside 180, featuring a complete air pass before landing blind.
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".