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The 2026 GKA Freestyle World Championship heads to Brazil with defending champion Finn Flügel and former world champion Maxime Chabloz tied on 1,770 points. As Bruna Kajiya pursues a seventh world crown, FLT Magazine examines the rivalries, championship mathematics and technical demands that could decide one of the season's most compelling finales.
Discover Bermuda’s February wind potential, Daniel’s Head kiteboarding spots, turquoise Atlantic waters and Cambridge Beaches — the spectacular host resort for Freestyle Legends Bermuda 2027.
As kiteboarding evolves through bigger jumps, new equipment and increasingly sophisticated competitions, freestyle remains rooted in creativity, technical progression and individual expression. FLT explores why those qualities matter to the sport's future.
What separates a technically difficult trick from a winning performance? FLT examines how judges assess power, execution, control, variety and originality, and why understanding the scoring process reveals a deeper appreciation of elite freestyle kiteboarding.
From kite design and board flex to bindings, control systems and safety, freestyle performance begins long before take-off. FLT examines how equipment influences pop, line slack, aerial control and landings, and why choosing the right setup is about more than chasing the latest technology.
Leonardo Casati defeats his brother Lorenzo to claim the Cold Hawaii Big Air 2026 title, while Nathalie Lambrecht becomes the event's first women's champion. Against the demanding backdrop of Denmark's North Sea coast, the competition delivers a compelling family rivalry, a historic milestone and a glimpse into the future of elite Big Air kiteboarding.
Explosive pop, precise steering and controlled drift. The Duotone Dice SLS 2027 brings freestyle, kiteloops and wave riding together in one performance-focused design. FLT Magazine explores the engineering, handling characteristics and technical demands behind Duotone's latest crossover kite, examining what they mean for riders at every stage of progression.
World Sailing's 2026 framework for augmented race management systems could help shape how Formula Kite starts and finishes are officiated. FLT Magazine examines the technology behind the initiative, its potential to improve consistency and athlete confidence, and what better race data could mean for the future of kiteboarding broadcasts.
North’s FW26/27 release is more than a seasonal refresh: it’s a coordinated update across kite, bar, and boards that signals where Big Air performance is actually being won—turn speed, ergonomics, and system integration.
Harlem’s Thrive LiteX targets the light-wind problem with a focused 3‑strut platform in 15m and 17m sizes—positioning foil, float, and easy-access big-air cruising as the new growth lane for everyday riders.
Beyond its pink-sand beaches and turquoise water, Bermuda offers something different for kiteboarding: Atlantic winter winds, varied riding conditions and an emerging international sporting ambition. FLT Magazine explores the island's potential, the challenges of competing in a changing ocean environment and the vision behind Freestyle Legends Bermuda 2027.
Behind every extraordinary freestyle manoeuvre lies a process rarely seen by spectators: preparation, calculated risk, mental discipline and the ability to recover when things go wrong. FLT Magazine explores the psychology of elite freestyle kiteboarding, where technical progression demands more than physical talent and the difference between hesitation and commitment can define a performance.
The history of freestyle kiteboarding lives in more than championship results. It survives through pioneering athletes, groundbreaking manoeuvres, forgotten contests, historic equipment and the images that captured a sport finding its identity. FLT Magazine explores why preserving that legacy matters, and how the Legends Vault aims to connect the pioneers of freestyle with the generations still redefining it.
Official Athlete Announcement
Fearless American progression, extreme innovation and next-generation Big Air.
Official Athlete Announcement
2024 Big Air world champion driving the progression of new-school freestyle.
Official Athlete Announcement
Two-time King of the Air and reigning 2025 GKA Big Air world champion.
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