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Lasse Walker

Lasse Walker is a Dutch professional kiteboarder and Big Air specialist, known for his fearless storm riding and his victory at the 2015 Megaloop Challenge.

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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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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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Red Bull Megaloop Challenge 2015

Held under extreme storm conditions, the 2015 event recorded 20-year-old Lasse Walker's victory and Steven Akkersdijk's legendary heavy crash.

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Cold Hawaii Games 2020

A historic recap of the inaugural 2020 Cold Hawaii Games in Klitmøller, Denmark, where big air legends and rising stars battled for a KOTA 2021 wildcard.

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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.

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Event Archives

2019 GKA Kite World Tour (Season Wrap-Up)

The 2019 season saw the integration of Freestyle and Kite-Surf into one GKA Tour. Witness Mother Nature's fury, Ozzy's KOTA-style madness, and a 11yo prodigy.

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