Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
Riders
South Africa
Spots
Kite Beach, Cape Town
Explore Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town—the world mecca of Big Air kitesurfing, home to the Cape Doctor wind, Red Bull King of the Air, and top pros.
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Riders
Joshua Emanuel
Profile of South African Big Air kitesurfer Joshua Emanuel, pioneer of the Superloop, 2017 Red Bull Megaloop Challenge winner, and WOO world record holder.
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.
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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.
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Tournaments
Red Bull Megaloop 2019
Red Bull Megaloop 2019 in Zandvoort. An extreme big air event remembered for South African dominance and Liam Whaley's miraculous borrowed-kite comeback.
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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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Tournaments
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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Tournaments
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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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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