The GKA is proud to announce the Big Air World Championships in Balneario, Tarifa, Spain. Taking place from June 20th-July 6th, 2022, this event will host 72 big air warriors, going head-to-head outside of old town Tarifa at Balneario.
As Tarifa fires up with strong Levante winds in early summer, the level of riding is set to be through the roof as male and female competitors will hope to bring their A-game to claim the top step at this winner-takes-all championship. The stage is set for a truly immense kiteboarding event that will break boundaries and expectation.
TWIN-TIP: 24 men, 12 women
STRAPLESS: 12 men, 12 women
HYDROFOIL: 12 men, 12 women
HOW RIDERS WILL QUALIFY FOR EACH DISCIPLINE:
24 RIDERS:
12 RIDERS:
Tarifa is the capital of European kiteboarding and is fitting as the venue for this landmark event. This Southern Spanish city has been on the GKA event calendar since the tour began. Itβs also the competitive birthplace for strapless freestyle with the Tarifa Kite Pro in 2015. Tarifa is home to many world champions and the natural amphitheater atmosphere on the beach combined with a hugely passionate crowd makes for a prime big air location. There’s nowhere quite like it, for competitors or spectators!
COVERAGE:
If you can’t get a spot on the beach in Tarifa, catch all the action on the livestream at www.gkakiteworldtour.com , through online highlight video shows or the blow-by-blow heat reports on the website and newsletters. The GKA Big Air World Championships will also be broadcast to several million spectators through the GKA Kite World Tour’s TV content partners worldwide.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates to the list of qualified riders, event announcements and further insights and news occurring throughout the competition period. Donβt miss out on a single part of the biggest kiteboarding event the world has ever seen!
Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France through the lens of our photographer @samuucardenas. Heβs been capturing the best moments of this non-stop action event in BarcarΓ¨s. From the biggest jumps at sunrise to the most emotional tears at sunset.
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Apr 18
Everything that could happen at a Big Air World Cup took place right here in Barcares β from massive jumps to heart-stopping crashes. If youβre excited to see all the action from the finals day, head over to our YouTube channel, link in Bio π²
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Apr 18
Sheβs back on top! π
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Apr 17
After a two-year break from competition, @pippavaniersel underwent extensive mental and physical training to overcome her injury. She triumphed over all other female athletes, declaring herself the winner of the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup in France. Exciting times lie ahead!
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Apr 17
Thatβs a wrap for the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France π«π·. Congratulations to all the winners:
Women
1st @pippavaniersel π³π±
2nd @nathalie_lambrecht πΈπͺ
3rd @zarahoogenraad π³π±
4th @cescamaini π¬π§
Men
1st @jamie_overbeek π³π±
2nd @jeremyburlandokiter πͺπΈ
3rd @_edgar_ulrich π«π·
4th @lorenzo__casati πͺπΈ
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Apr 17
Congratulations to the female winners of the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France!
1st @pippavaniersel π³π±
2nd @nathalie_lambrecht πΈπͺ
3rd @zarahoogenraad π³π±
4th @cescamaini π¬π§
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Apr 17
Van Iersel returns from two-year injury break to take third Lords of Tram title while Overbeek lands first Big Air world cup
Lords of Tram GKA men set to vie for crown after opening day saw favourites advance smoothly in tricky conditions
Eagerly-awaited world championship title race opener gets 'green' light at Lords of Tram GKA World Cup in Barcarès
Fiercely competitive line-up for Lords of Tram GKA Big Air season opener features clutch of young teenaged debutants
