Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
PKRA
Riders
Keahi de Aboitiz
The "Ultimate Waterman" from Australia. A 4-time consecutive kitesurfing world champion known for his perfect wave synchronization and free-spirited lifestyle.
Legends
Jaime Herraiz
A legendary kiteboarder from Tarifa, Spain, and GKA Sports Director. He is the namesake of the best-selling 'Jaime Board'.
Riders
Olivia Jenkins
A Maui-based pro kiteboarder holding the record for the largest wave ridden by a woman. A cancer survivor and the first person to kite across the Date Line.
Riders
Tom Bridge
A genius kiteboarder from the UK who rewrote GKA rules with his unorthodox 'Tom Style' and made his KOTA debut in 2018 at the age of 16.
Riders
Jalou Langeree
The absolute queen from the Netherlands. Overcoming the pressure of freestyle, she transitioned to wave riding and became a 3-time world champion.
Riders
Alberto Rondina
An Italian freestyle legend and pioneer of the "Moby Dick 5". Now a GKA head judge and kite resort owner in Sicily, contributing massively to the sport.
Riders
Youri Zoon
Back-to-back Freestyle World Champion in 2011 and 2012. Discover the legendary journey of Youri Zoon, who overcame severe injuries to dominate the sport.
Riders
Kevin Langeree
Professional kiteboarder from the Netherlands. A three-time KOTA champion, Big Air legend, and the founder of Reedin Kites.
Legends
Andre Phillip
A historical legend who laid the foundation for wake style and park riding, leaving the competition scene to pursue his own unique style.