#Kitesurf Who is Antoine Auriol?

Learn more about professional kitesurfer Antoine Auriol by watching his new video called “Who is Antoine Auriol?”

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#Kitesurf Mallory de la Villemarque – Stay Stoked – Episode 8

Episode 8 of ‘Stay Salty’ series is about Mallory de la Villemarqué. Check it out!

Mallory started his career in 2003, and he has done it all: The freestyle tour, the judging, the coaching, the shootings…
He might be one of the most versatile rider in the world, but more important: He kept the exact same stoke for 15 years.

When the wind picks up Mallo still smiles like a kid going out in the water for the first time.
See for yourself.

Filming:
Olivier Sautet / Petole Prod
Maxi Gomez

Editing: Manera

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#Kitesurf GKA Kiteboarding World Tour 2018: Air Games

In 2018 the GKA Kiteboarding World Tour will stage a series of World Cup events that will put the wow factor and spectators’ enjoyment at the heart of the action. Wild and dynamic performances will take the best of all aspects of twin-tip freestyle kiteboarding and at the end of the season World Champions will be crowned: let the Air Games begin!

The essence of the tour is to find the most complete twin-tip rider out there, however the basis of each judging category primarily calls for as much height as possible. After that, the show will come down to each rider’s interpretation and how they want to display their vision for where an all-round show of explosive riding can go in the given conditions.

THE CATEGORY BREAKDOWN:
Tricks will be judged over four categories and at the end of the heat (4 riders per heat) each rider’s best three tricks from three different categories will count.

The categories:
Regular jumps (spins, grabs – anything goes, as long as it’s high)
Board-offs
Kite loops
Handle-passes

By developing a format with four different and diverse categories the visual show will always be dynamic, explosive and exciting. By allowing riders to omit one category of trick, there’s still scope for them to specialise without having to sacrifice their own distinct riding styles, so we expect to see some of the sport’s biggest stars throwing down in their own trademark style.

Imagine Carlos Mario’s double handle-passes off big kickers in Cabarete mixed with Jesse Richman’s kite loop double half cabs. Picture the huge hang-time of Tom Hebert’s insanely high board-offs in front of thousands of people on the beach in Tarifa up against the flow of Kevin Langeree’s massive inverted kite loop back rolls. Could Aaron Hadlow realise yet another World Championship by combining his undoubted ability to adapt to all aspects of twin-tip kiteboarding – whether the conditions are calling for adaptation towards more powered technicality or high wind artistry?

One male and one female rider will prevail and this tour will bring together the world’s best riders to open all our eyes to what’s possible when inspiration from all corners of the twin-tip spectrum merge as one into Air Games.

CONDITIONS
The competition will run in any winds of 15 knots and above, so riders need to be prepared to switch up their performances. As the winds increase, the overall height factor will score more highly, while at the lower end of the wind scale, judges will be rewarding more technicality, while still expecting as much height and amplitude as possible.

Staged at some of the most iconic kiteboarding competition venues, expect classic kiteboarding conditions that will ignite the imagination of people all over the world and at the same time inspire true kiteboarders, too:

Round 01 – Mondial du Vent, Leucate, France:17 – 22nd April
Round 02 – Tarifa (combined event with strapless freestyle): 27th June – 1st July
Round 03 – Susi Mai Invitational, Cabarete: 9 – 15th July

More events: TBC

Throughout 2018 the GKA event team will work with the riders to create a strong tour for the athletes, public and sport. Anything could happen! Stand by for take-off…

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#Kitesurf Some Loop with Gianmaria Coccoluto

Watch the Red Bull Megaloop 2018 video submission of Gianmaria Coccoluto.

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#Kitesurf TANGLE KITES do not panic…

Learn with Dimitri Maramenides what to do in case you get your kite tangled with some one else. Do not panic!

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#Kitesurf Learn a KITELOOP in 3 DAYS – Episode 3

In the last episode of his “Learn A Kiteloop In 3 Days” series, Benjamin Beholz shares with us his top tips for bigger and bigger kiteloops. Check it out because you probably got hooked on kiteloops!

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#Kitesurf LEN10 – On The Fly Season 2 – Trailer

Season 2 of “On The Fly”, Ruben Lenten’s series, is coming! Check the trailer and stay tuned for the best travels, adventures and sessions of the past year.

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#Kitesurf Fly Baby, Fly!

Megaloops and big air action in South Africa! This is Janek Grzegorzewski’s video submission for the Red Bull Megaloop 2018.

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#Kitesurf Driven by the Wind

“Driven by the Wind”, starring Gianmaria Coccoluto, was shot in Brazil and it’s packed with action and loads of tricks! Watch Italian rider training hard for the next season.

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#Kitesurf The Blind Judge 5 Challenge Episode IV: The End or not The End

Felipe Moure López has been fighting for the World Record, since July 2015, to become the oldest man in the world able to do a Blind Judge 5. Has his adventure finished this time? Watch and enjoy the episode 4 of his kiteboarding challenge!

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#Kitesurf Red Bull Megaloop Challenge 2018 entry – Ben van der Burg

Check out Ben van der Burg’s video entry for a place at the Red Bull Megaloop Challenge 2018.

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#Kitesurf BJ5 Challenge Episode IV (Previously…)

Felipe Moure López finally shows the first seconds of the fourth episode of his “Blind Judge 5 Challenge”! And also a little summary of his challenge story, that started in Egypt and Brazil. Is this “the end or not the end”? Stay tuned, if you want to know!

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#Kitesurf Super SnowKite Days with Lolo BSD

Enjoy “Super SnowKite Days” with Lolo BSD! Watch Laurent Guyot, AKA Lolo BSD, having fun at work, doing what he knows best.

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#Kitesurf Jake Kelsick // Weird Wind Produces A Rare Day Of KiteFoiling!

With a big groundswell and an opposite wind direction in Antigua, Jake Kelsick had the chance to ride at a spot that is usually impossible to kiteboard at. Check out his fun foil session documented in his new episode!

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#Kitesurf Going North – Paula Novotna

“Going North”, starring Paula Novotná, was filmed in Icaraizinho and Jericoacoara, Brazil. It’s about Paula’s passion for kiteboarding, it’s her fairy tale! Watch it and enjoy.

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#Kitesurf Wakeskate Dakhla

Alex Campet wakeskating in Dakhla! Check out his stylish tricks.

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#Kitesurf Snowkitemasters 2018 featuring Benoît Miquel

Watch some of the best moments of the 2018 Snowkitemasters held in Alpe d’Huez,in the Central French Western Alps, featuring Benoît Miquel. Ben became the IFKO Snowkite Freestyle Ski World Champion again!

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#Kitesurf Soaking up the Sun

German Arne Bölts escaped the cold northern European winter and went to Tarifa searching for warmer sessions. Watch and enjoy his new video called “Soaking up the Sun”!

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#Kitesurf Bhoot 2018

Alex Campet presents the 2018 bhoot board by Zeeko.

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#Kitesurf Kitesurfing Armada Festival 2018

The Kitesurfing Armada Festival will take place on Hayling Island from 22-24 June 2018.

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