Lou Wainman
Founder of wake style and the legendary 'Godfather' of kiteboarding, recognized as one of the sport's most influential pioneers.
Riders
KGB
Tricks & Tech
Pete Rose
An overview of the unhooked toeside trick "Pete Rose," covering its mechanics, its MLB-inspired origin, derivatives, and notable riders.
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
Moby Dick
An unhooked trick combining a tantrum (vertical Backroll) with a backside 360 handle pass. It requires a wave kicker as it is difficult on flat water.
People, Riders
Jesse Richman
Professional kiteboarder from Hawaii. A legendary rider who made history in Big Air and Big Wave, and a 2-time King of the Air champion.
People, Riders
Alberto Rondina
An Italian freestyle legend and pioneer of the "Moby Dick 5". Now a GKA head judge and kite resort owner in Sicily, contributing massively to the sport.
People, Riders
Kevin Langeree
Professional kiteboarder from the Netherlands. A three-time KOTA champion, Big Air legend, and the founder of Reedin Kites.
Events, Tournaments
2019 GKA Mauritius
The 2019 GKA Mauritius event in Belombre featured intense reef break battles, heroic comebacks, and an unprecedented 90+ pro riders in a legendary showdown.
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Events, Tournaments
2018 WKC Amarok Kiteboarding World Cup Akyaka
The 2018 WKC Amarok Kiteboarding World Cup in Turkey opened the freestyle season featuring historic performances by Carlos Mario and Mikaili Sol.
2018 WKC Amarok Kiteboarding World Cup Akyaka Read Post »
Terminology
Backside
A state or action where the rider's back faces the wave or direction of travel, with differing axis edges between surfing and Freestyle.