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The event itself is just a small part of it, the prep is what it takes. This is my experience competing at Red Bull King...
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The event itself is just a small part of it, the prep is what it takes. This is my experience competing at Red Bull King...
Explore the beauty of Cape Town via Kitefoil with Pippa! Kite foiling with my dad today, and we weren’t alone. Had some curious seals cruising...
Pippa van Iersel reflects on her journey from humble beginnings to the prestigious Red Bull King of the Air competition. My road to the Red...
Cold Hawaii was off the charts this year, the level keeps rising higher and higher. Check Pippas vlog! It was one of the windiest competitions...
Everyone sees Zara's world title, but not the years of setbacks, mindset shifts, and the discipline that replaced her party nights! Her story isn’t just...
Pippa van Iersel has made the tough decision to step back from competition after two months of tendon issues in her wrist. Choosing health first,...
#ThrowbackThursday to 3 years ago when Pippa van Iersel faced a serious injury and wondered if she’d ever kitesurf again. Fast forward to today and...
After stepping away from competition for a year, with a decade of competing already behind her at just 21 years old, Mika Sol made an...
Check out Pippa van Iersel’s Cold Hawaii 2025 entry vid!
Pippa van Iersel in action!
Part 2 of Pippa van Iersel’s Egypt adventure is here! The journey through the Red Sea continues as she explores remote islands, crystal-clear lagoons, and...
Wind every day, crystal-clear waters, and golden hour sessions from a yacht in the middle of the Red Sea? Yes please! Pippa van Iersel just...
Dutch kitesurfer Pippa van Iersel has been at the top of her game in freestyle and big air kiteboarding. While travelling the world to compete...
Sometimes history happens, sometimes you have to go out there and make history happen yourself. That’s what went down today in front of the Mystic...
Kiteboarding might be a young sport, but its history is packed with unforgettable moments. This year’s Red Bull King of the Air wasn’t just about going extreme —it was also a chance to reflect on where the sport started and how far it’s come. Rou Chater, who’s been in the game for 25 years, shares his unique take on KOTA’s evolution, from its roots in Maui to the groundbreaking inclusion of a women’s division this year. Get ready for a deep dive into the event’s history, the highs and lows, and what makes it such a massive part of the kiteboarding culture.
Find out what’s happening in the world of wind in On The Fly! Check out features on the Bahamas and Scotland, talk big air with Jamie Overbeek, hear from Denis Makolkin on kiting injuries, and find out about the Fabric of Kitesurfing History with Louise Hadlow. There’s world records, new gear, and more, in On The Fly!
Being a top-level athlete in any sport comes with significant risk; kiting is no different. The road to achieving kitesurfing glory can be bumpy, but is the risk worth the reward? We speak to international pros and average Joe's to get their perspectives. You won’t want to miss what they had to say!
Pippa van Iersel heads off to the Caribbean with some of the best female shredders from the Duotone crew. Find out how it panned out right here!
Pippa van Iersel has been on a tear recently, both at the World Cup, and taking second place at the Queen is Born competition in Cape Town. She’s only young but she can send it with the best of them, check out her interview right here!