With the Red Bull King Of The Air 2021 still fresh in memory we are looking forward to KOTA 2022. After all, the Red Bull King of the Air is the most extreme and high-profile kitesurfing competition in the world. We follow the Red Bull King Of The Air 2022 closely. In this kitesurf blog we share the updates and most important links with you. Save this page to your favorites or come back for 100% inspiration.
Updated November 26, 2022
Andrea Principi
On November 26, KOTA 2022 was done in one day. The conditions were perfect for it. It was the 10th edition where the 18 best and most extreme big air kite surfers competed against each other off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa.
Looking back KOTA 2022
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Result Red Bull King of the Air 2022
- Lorenzo Casatic
- Jamie Overbeek
- Andrea Principi
Lorenzo Casati's dream came true. Earlier this year he already took second place during the Cold Hawaii Big Air 2022. Now Lorenzo has been crowned Red Bull King of the Air 2022.
Our national pride Jamie Overbeek has recently become old enough to participate in the most extreme kitesurfing event. The young generation. Jamie managed to finish second as the youngest KOTA participant ever.
Italy's Andrea Principi was third. Andrea now has several titles to his name such as Big Air World Champion 2022 en Cold Hawaii Big Air 2022 winner. Now also a KOTA 2022 podium for Andrea.
Update July 8, 2022
Red Bull King Of The Air 2022 Date
The wind window for the Red Bull King of the Air 2022 has been officially confirmed to us between November 24 and December 9, 2022. After the organization makes a decision about the exact period, this will be confirmed to participants and in the media. This always depends on the best conditions.
Update January 14, 2022
This update is not an update on KOTA 2022 but definitely worth it for big air kite surfers and fans of it. It gives an insight into the life, motivations and characters of a number of extreme big air kite surfers around the Red Bull King Of The Air 2021.
Update January 5, 2022
Red Bull Megaloop date and updates
Before the King of the Air is held, there is first the Red Bull Megaloop in the Netherlands. Also check out the updates about the infamous Megaloop Challenge.
Updated November 27, 2021
Red Bull King Of The Air 2022 wind window
KOTA 2022 is expected to be held between November 2022 and February 2023. A wind window will be announced well in advance. After the organization makes a decision about the exact period, this will be confirmed to participants and in the media. This always depends on the best conditions.
The Red Bull King Of The Air event takes place on windiest days.
Updated November 21, 2021
King Of The Air 2021 results
What a wonderful event it has been. It passed very quickly and the inspiration was unprecedented.
- Marc Jacobs (New Zealand)
- Kevin Langeree (Netherlands)
- Stig Hoefnagel (Netherlands)
It is very cool for the Dutch kite surfers to mention that our Giel Vlugt finished in 4th place. Lasse Walker lost to Stig in heat 13. More information can be found via the link below. You can find a video of the highlights on us Youtube Channel.
