Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
Megaloop KGB
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.
Event Archives
History of Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA)
Explore the history and evolution of Red Bull King of the Air, the pinnacle of Big Air kiteboarding that embodies the extreme spirit of the sport.
History of Red Bull King of the Air (KOTA) Read Post »
Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2023
KOTA 2023 featured young prodigies battling for the historic Triple Crown, culminating in an unprecedented three 9-point tricks in the final.
Red Bull King of the Air 2023 Read Post »
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.
Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Dutch riders swept the podium in a brutal event marked by severe crashes from top contenders. A recap of the extreme 2014 King of the Air.
Red Bull King of the Air 2014 Read Post »
Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2015
A turning point where freestyle elements merged with Big Air. The 2015 event featured Jesse Richman's emotional comeback and extreme technical tricks that defined the victory.
Red Bull King of the Air 2015 Read Post »
Riders
Edgar Ulrich
Edgar Ulrich, the French Big Air star and reality TV winner. Discover his journey, precise board control, and historic Megaloop KGB at KOTA.
Riders
Aaron Hadlow
Living legend of kiteboarding. The G.O.A.T who has driven the sport's evolution for over 20 years with 5 consecutive world titles and the introduction of boots.