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The world’s best in kiteboarding are currently in Cape Town preparing for Red Bull King of the Air 2015. The window period has been set and starts tomorrow, 31 Jan. They’ve been enjoying the 40kph winds and sweltering temperatures in the Mother City ahead of the start of the window period. The one-day event, which will be determined by wind conditions, will take place at Big Bay in Blouberg, Cape Town.
24 participants will go up against each other in the unique ‘flag-out’ competition format. Amongst those vying for the title are 2013’s champ Jesse Richman (USA) and defending champ Kevin Langeree (NED) as well as 5-time world champion Aaron Hadlow (GBR). Two wildcard entrants in the form of Alexandre Neto (BRA) and Antonin Rangin (FRA) also join the throng.
Due to injury 2015 South African Champion Oswald Smith is unable to take part and compatriot Luke McGillewie has been called up to take Oswald’s spot in the lineup.
As with previous editions of Red Bull King of the Air, a very talented and experienced judging panel will take into account each kiter’s energy, height and creativity to establish who will take the crown. Alex Vliege (NED), Greg Tjisse (RSA), Vitezslav Adamicek (CZE), Arek Jerzelkowski (POL), Reinier Korstanje (NED) and Chris Bull (GBR) will be watching to see who gets the most height and airtime while performing the biggest tricks.
Keep your eyes peeled on www.redbullkingoftheair.com for up-to-date information.
Can’t make it to Big Bay? No to worry, you can catch the action live on the Red Bull King of the Air website or catch the semi-finals & finals on Red Bull TV.
Photos by Nick Muzik, Ydwer van der Heide, Kolesky /Red Bull Content Pool
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