Slingshot
Discover Slingshot, the innovative kiteboarding brand from Hood River. Explore its history, groundbreaking kites, and iconic boards like the new hot ERA.
Gear & Brands
Ruben Lenten
Tournaments
Red Bull Len10 Megaloop Challenge 2012
The groundbreaking 2012 event dedicated entirely to the megaloop. A recap of the contest that paved the way for the return of KOTA.
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Red Bull King of the Air 2013
The 2013 Red Bull King of the Air returned to South Africa after an 8-year hiatus, marking a historic dawn for the new era of Big Air.
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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.
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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.
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Red Bull King of the Air 2017
Nick Jacobsen halted Aaron Hadlow's three-peat to claim his first victory. An emotional KOTA 2017 featuring miraculous comebacks from Ruben Lenten and others.
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Red Bull King of the Air 2018
The 2018 event marked the move to Kite Beach. Late replacement Liam Whaley put on an incredible debut run, while Kevin Langeree fought back from a Round 1 loss to claim his second crown.
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Red Bull King of the Air 2019
Kevin Langeree secured a historic third crown at KOTA 2019. The event also featured an incredible semifinal run by amateur rider Aurélien Pétreau.
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Column
Breaking Limits: The Evolution of Big Air Records
The history of the jump competition brought to kiteboarding by measuring devices like WOO and Surfr. Following the trajectory from breaking the 20m barrier to the unexplored territory over 42m.
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Gear & Brands
Ozone
A premier kite brand renowned for its paragliding aerodynamic technology and unique made-to-order system through its fully owned manufacturing facility.