Wind Strength
An explanation of the relationship between Beaufort scale and sea surface conditions, extreme wind competition records, and appropriate kite sizes by weight and wind speed.
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Tramontana
Tournaments
2020 Lords of Tram
The 2nd Lords of Tram held in Gruissan in 2020. A historic event where young Italian prodigies participated and made a major impact.
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Tournaments
Lords of Tram 2026
The GKA Big Air season opener in France. Featuring Jamie Overbeek's historic perfect 10.0 and the unprecedented one-trick shootout drama.
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Tournaments
2019 GKA Freestyle World Cup Leucate
Record of the 2019 GKA Freestyle World Cup in Leucate, featuring an unprecedented survival battle in strong southerly winds and a new countdown system.
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Tournaments
2018 GKA Kiteboarding World Tour Leucate
The 2018 GKA season opener in Leucate, France. The event was historically cancelled due to an unprecedented lack of wind for the first time in 20 years.
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The Named Winds of the World
An introductory column exploring the famous named local winds, such as Levante and Cape Doctor, that dictate kiteboarding sessions worldwide.
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