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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Gear & Brands
North Kiteboarding
Explore North Kiteboarding's history under North Sails, flagship kites like the Orbit and Reach, twin-tip and directional boards, materials, and team riders.
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The Legacy of the Bonifay Brothers and the Roots of Wakestyle in Kitesurfing
Exploring the history of trick importation in kitesurfing, from the dawn of wakestyle in Maui and the Bonifay brothers' influence to the rise of park style.
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Tournaments
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The historic debut of Formula Kite at the Paris 2024 Olympics in Marseille, featuring dramatic upsets and legendary riders transitioning into racing.
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Tournaments
Cold Hawaii Big Air 2026
Cold Hawaii Big Air 2026 in Denmark marked a historic milestone with the debut of the Women's Division and a dramatic sibling rivalry finale.
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How Wind Direction Changes Everything: Safety, Styles, and Famous Spots
Explore how onshore, sideshore, and offshore winds affect kitesurfing safety, big air, and wave riding, featuring world-famous spots like Cape Town and Tarifa.
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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.
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".
Tournaments
2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Fuerteventura
The 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour in Fuerteventura featured extreme big air and strapless freestyle battles in 35-knot winds and flat waters.
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