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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Gear & Brands
Kiteloop
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.
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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Tricks & Tech
Tantrum
Explaining the mechanics and variations of the Tantrum, a foundational invert trick featuring a pure vertical backflip on an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Tricks & Tech
KGB
Explaining the mechanics of the KGB, an advanced wakestyle trick combining a heelside backroll with a backside 360 handle pass, along with variations like KGB 5/7 and the Megaloop KGB.
Riders
Nathalie Lambrecht
2025 KOTA Champion Nathalie Lambrecht. Discover the 'Queen of the Air's' aggressive Big Air style, relentless Freestyle dedication and competitive journey.
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Tricks & Tech
Kiteloop
The Kiteloop is one of the most iconic and extreme tricks in Big Air kiteboarding. Discover its mechanics, Megaloop variations, and legendary riders.
Terminology
Leading Edge
The tubular main frame at the front of an inflatable kite, pumped with air to create the kite's arch shape.
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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Gear & Brands
Slingshot
Discover Slingshot, the innovative kiteboarding brand from Hood River. Explore its history, groundbreaking kites, and iconic boards like the new hot ERA.