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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Spots
Josh Emanuel
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
Super Loop
An extreme megaloop performed on very short lines, causing the kite to loop below the rider and inducing a massive free-fall.
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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Tournaments
Red Bull Megaloop Challenge 2017
Held in June 2017 in the Netherlands, Joshua Emanuel landed the first official Board-off Megaloop in onshore storm winds to take the win.
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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 2020
The legendary "Day of days" where all heats concluded in a single day. After a tournament full of massive upsets, Jesse Richman claimed his second crown following a triumphant return from severe injuries.
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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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