Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
North
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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Riders
Cohan van Dijk
Known as "Big C," Cohan van Dijk is a young Dutch powerhouse pushing the absolute limits of Big Air with extreme height and an aggressive riding style.
Riders
Capucine Delannoy
Biography, career highlights, and quotes of Capucine Delannoy, the French pro kitesurfer, 5-time world champion, and the first woman to score a perfect 10.0 in freestyle.
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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Tournaments
Red Bull King of the Air 2020
The legendary "Day of days" where all heats concluded in a single day. After a tournament full of massive upsets, Jesse Richman claimed his second crown following a triumphant return from severe injuries.
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Gear & Brands
Naish
A pioneering Hawaiian water sports brand founded by living legend Robby Naish. Since the dawn of kiteboarding, Naish has driven industry innovation with iconic gear and legendary riders.
Gear & Brands
Cabrinha
Explore Cabrinha's history, iconic kites like the Switchblade, Apex series innovations, and top team riders from Maui, Hawaii.
Gear & Brands
F-ONE
A long-established water sports brand based in France, renowned for its independent, family-owned philosophy and extreme dedication to product testing.