Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2018 Red Bull King of the Air – big air Kiteboarding competition were completed in good conditions on Saturday (27 Jan). On Wednesday (31 Jan) the ‘Cape Doctor’ Southeasterly wind, coupled with a good Southwesterly groundswell, lined up perfect conditions for the final rounds of action to take place. Kevin Langeree out-classed Liam Whaley ...
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Riders announced for Red Bull King of the Air 2018
It’s that time of year when Cape Town and it’s powerful South-Easter gets ready to host the world’s best Kiteboarders in the pinnacle of big-air Kiteboarding – Red Bull King of the Air. The event also takes place at a new venue this year being Kite Beach in Blouberg. Organisers feel that this venue will give competitors an even better ...
Read More »Red Bull King of the Air 2016 Ready to Go
The window period for Red Bull King of the Air is open with a possible start on Wednesday 3 February. The 24-Hour waring has been given the Green Light with the event on standby from 2pm with probability of a late afternoon start. The contest is likely to spill over onto the next optimal day within the window period (30 January ...
Read More »Aaron Hadlow Crowned Red Bull King of the Air 2015
After the suspense filled week-long wait for contestable wind conditions, 24 of the world’s best in big air kiteboarding took to the water and the skies at Big Bay in Cape Town on Saturday 14 and 15 February to see who would claim the title of Red Bull King of the Air 2015. The final round saw Kevin Langeree, Jesse ...
Read More »Red Bull King of the Air 2014 Review
Sunday 2nd February finally saw the perfect weather conditions hit Cape Town and the waiting period for the 2014 Red Bull King of the Air Kiteboarding event was over. LW Mag made sure to head down to Big Bay beach and join the 12 000 strong spectators to bring you the action. The event was run as a unique “Flag Out” ...
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