Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
Janek Grzegorzewski
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.
Gear & Brands
CORE Kiteboarding
Explore CORE Kiteboarding's history from Fehmarn, Germany, its 2-year release philosophy, WOO record-breaking kites like the XR and Pace, and top team riders.
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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Riders
Giel Vlugt
The journey of Dutch top rider Giel Vlugt, pioneer of the double kiteloop. Discover his career, including his 2026 move from CORE to the Dutch brand Vantage Kites.
Tournaments
2020 Big Air Kite Fest Tatajuba
The inaugural 2020 BAKL event in Tatajuba. Hastily organized but fueled by local DIY spirit, marking the rise of Baby Shark against world-class pros.
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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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Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2021
The 2021 KOTA saw massive upsets and a historic victory for Marc Jacobs, who claimed his first crown on his 32nd birthday in brutal Cape Doctor winds.
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Riders
Janek Grzegorzewski
The 2021 BAKL Overall Champion from Poland. Discover the journey of Janek Grzegorzewski, a Big Air star overcoming a catastrophic injury to fly higher than ever.
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