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![Winds of change]()
28 November 2022
Winds of change
The 2022 Red Bull King of the Air was one of the most exciting and extreme showdowns ever witnessed in Big Air kiting. Heat after he...
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![Born ready]()
25 November 2022
Born ready
They say Big Air begins at 40 (knots). We're holding on to our seats as a good frontal zone south of the Cape approaches, creating f...
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![Is Luca ready to challenge?]()
25 November 2022
Is Luca ready to challenge?
Is the new kid ready to step into this arena?"I’ve been training super hard on and off the water. Whenever there is no wind, I’m in ...
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![Jesse's Orbit Tuning Tips]()
24 November 2022
Jesse's Orbit Tuning Tips
Jesse Richman shows you how to set up the King of Big Air kites, the Orbit 2023. "Big Air sessions can be crazy and exciting, so it...
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![Green Light - 24H to start]()
24 November 2022
Green Light - 24H to start
To kick things off while we wait for the Green Light we're giving away this limited edition Red Bull King of the Air rash vest, sign...
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![Extreme Technical Big Air explained by Colin Carroll]()
24 November 2022
Extreme Technical Big Air explained by Colin Carroll
Technical or extreme? What tricks will score points at this year's event? Colin Colin Carroll explains the Double Loop, S-Loop and S...
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![What will the Judges look for?]()
24 November 2022
What will the Judges look for?
There’s more than one way to loop a kite. But is this what will sway the judges?
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![When will the 2022 Event Run?]()
21 November 2022
When will the 2022 Event Run?
Red Bull King of the Air Window opens this Thursday The wind window will officially open from 24th November – 9th December, but whe...
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![Limited Edition Red Bull King of the Air Atmos Hybrid featuring Marc Jacobs]()
18 November 2022
4x Limited Edition Atmos Winners!
To celebrate our continued partnership with the most extreme kiteboarding competition worldwide, North gave away THREE Limited Editi...
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![North backs 10-years of Big Air]()
12 November 2022
North backs 10-years of Big Air
Recognised as the single biggest driver of progression in the sport of Big Air kiteboarding, this year’s Red Bull King of the Air ma...
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![The Prince's Portrait]()
08 November 2022
The Prince's Portrait
The making of a King. What actually happened at the 2021 Red Bull King Of The Air? Shot and edited by Colin Colin Carroll, this docu...
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![The South Easterly Explained]()
07 November 2022
The South Easterly Explained
Learn more about the ideal weather conditions needed for Red Bull King of the Air To get big air, you need big wind. Simple real...
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![The new King of Kites - Orbit '23]()
13 September 2022
The new King of Kites - Orbit '23
"The new Orbit is unreal. I love how I can ride it in such totally overpowered nuking conditions" - Graham Howes. For 2023 we've con...
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![Big Air '23. Courage is calling.]()
13 September 2022
Big Air '23. Courage is calling.
North launches new Big Air Collection - Orbit, Atmos, Astra and Flex. Even the courageous feel fear. As kiters, what sets us apart ...
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![New kid on the block]()
08 July 2022
New kid on the block
The young South African taking the scene by storm. "I don't remember a more meteoric rise in Big Air." - Adrian Kerr, Kitesurf 365.
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![Kiwi Marc Jacobs takes the crown in world's most prestigious kite event]()
22 November 2021
Kiwi Marc Jacobs takes the crown in world's most ...
NZ professional kiteboarder Marc Jacobs edges out three-time champion Langeree to win the Red Bull King of the Air 2021. Kiwi Ma...
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![Car Confessions with Nick Jacobsen]()
21 November 2021
Car Confessions with Nick Jacobsen
Graham Howes has a unique talent for getting the dirt on everyone... in this episode of the Car Confessions, Graham takes Nick Jaco...
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![2021 Red Bull King of the Air Review by Kite Magazin]()
21 November 2021
2021 Red Bull King of the Air Review by Kite Magazin
Arne Schuber of Kite Magazin, Germany, reviews the Red Bull King of the Air 2021 READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN KITE MAGAZIN By Arne S...
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![The Leaderboard going into Round 2 Red Bull King of the Air]()
21 November 2021
The Leaderboard going into Round 2 Red Bull King ...
Round One is done and dusted! Round Two kicks off from midday CET Sunday 21 November. North Teamriders Nick Jacobsen and Marc Jacobs...
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![Driving force Marc Jacobs talks to Graham Howes]()
20 November 2021
Driving force Marc Jacobs talks to Graham Howes
"If you do not know how to control your mind, you will not perform in King of the Air" - Marc Jacobs, Red Bull King of the Air 2021...
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![Who are the North Team at Red Bull King of the Air?]()
19 November 2021
Who are the North Team at Red Bull King of the Air?
2017 Champion and 2020 Runner-up Nick Jacobsen (Denmark). 2020 Highest Jump Score and Semifinalist Marc Jacobs (NZ). British Boots ...
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![Third year in a row - North is the official kiteboarding sponsor of Red Bull King of the Air 2021]()
15 December 2020
Third year in a row - North is the official kiteb...
North Kiteboarding is proud to announce our continued partnership with Red Bull South Africa, as the Official Kiteboarding Sponsor ...
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![North Riders confirmed for King of the Air 2021]()
11 December 2020
North Riders confirmed for King of the Air 2021
King of the Air 2021 Riders have been announced and the North team are in! The most talked about rider right now After landing ...
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![The Next Level | Marc Jacobs Interview]()
28 April 2020
The Next Level | Marc Jacobs Interview
Feature: The Kite Mag #36 Marc Jacobs has carved out an impressive career in the world of kiteboarding. A regular feature on the...
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![Shred with the North riders]()
13 February 2020
Shred with the North riders
In Cape Town and keen to shred with the North team riders? Downwinder happening from Dolphin Beach to the Open Ocean Shop in Big Ba...
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![It's a wrap! Red Bull King of the Air 2020]()
12 February 2020
It's a wrap! Red Bull King of the Air 2020
On Thursday 6th February, 24 riders from twelve nations went to battle in over 30 knots of wind, making jumps of over 20 metres and...
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![Want to meet the winners?]()
07 February 2020
Want to meet the winners?
The North team riders, including King of the Air winner, Jesse Richman will be at Open Ocean shop in Big Bay Saturday 8th February....
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![North claims a clean sweep at KOTA 2020]()
06 February 2020
North claims a clean sweep at KOTA 2020
Our North team riders flew the Orbit to unprecedented heights at the world’s biggest and most extreme kiteboarding event yesterday,...
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![Red Bull King of the Air Official Opening Ceremony]()
01 February 2020
Red Bull King of the Air Official Opening Ceremony
31st January: Red Bull King of the Air Official Opening Ceremony Judges House, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town Spirits were high at ...
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![Day 1 of Red Bull King of the Air 2020 - The Waiting Game]()
01 February 2020
Day 1 of Red Bull King of the Air 2020 - The Wait...
With only 5 minutes of the first heat completed before the heat was called off, we give you the lowdown of what happened and what t...
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![Red Bull King of the Air Registration Day]()
30 January 2020
Red Bull King of the Air Registration Day
Excitement was building in Cape Town on Thursday, as riders from all over the world gathered at Big Bay Surf Club to register for t...
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![Dirty Car Confessions]()
28 January 2020
Dirty Car Confessions
What happens when North teamriders Graham Howes and Nick Jacobsen get together in front of a camera with Marc Jacobs and Liam Whale...
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![Visit us at KOTA and you could take this board home!]()
28 January 2020
Visit us at KOTA and you could take this board home!
Come and see us at our North / Mystic Official Sponsor Container during the event and you could go home with a Limited Edition King...
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![Jesse Richman's Leap of Faith]()
24 January 2020
Jesse Richman's Leap of Faith
Maui-born professional kiteboarder Jesse Richman had only four hours on the North kites under his belt before going out in the 2019...
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![Q&A: King of the Air Contestant Marc Jacobs]()
21 January 2020
Q&A: King of the Air Contestant Marc Jacobs
Known as "the most powerful rider in the world", Kiwi Superman Marc Jacobs is famed for his ridiculously overpowered riding. On any...
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![The Official Kiteboarding Sponsor of Red Bull King Of The Air 2020]()
21 January 2020
The Official Kiteboarding Sponsor of Red Bull Kin...
North Kiteboarding is proud to announce our continued partnership with Red Bull South Africa, as the Official Kiteboarding Sponso...
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