GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Jericoacoara 2024

GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Jericoacoara 2024

The GKA Big Air Kite World Cup leaves us breathless with three categories. Once the wingfoilers and surf-kite teams have finished their passage through Jericoacoara, they give us a dose of adrenaline with the Big Air competitions for twintips, hydrofoils, and surfboards.
The GKA Big Air Kite World Cup has concluded with a festival of high-voltage tricks and plenty of high-octane excitement. If you missed the action, don't worry, Drop the Bar has a full recap to catch you up!
Many headlines for this great event:
Sol recovers his crown and Ruggiu borders on glory in Jericoacoara.
France dominates the Hydrofoil, with Charles Brodel winning and the battle for second place between Soto and Rangin.
Triumphant return of Sol and much joy for Ruggiu.
Zust opens the women's Hydrofoil championship, the first edition of the women's Hydrofoil championship and the victory of Andrea Zust.
For José Luis, this was an unforgettable experience. "I never imagined being at an event of this level," he excitedly confessed. Despite not reaching the podium this time, his participation was a major step in his career and a testament to his potential. It's worth continuing to read his comments on social media:

Brazilian rider @jluis123jef: My first official international competition of my career! I only have words of gratitude for everyone who has supported me. It's an honor to represent Brazil, and this competition is a dream come true, full of emotions. I'm very excited for the second day of competition.

Hello everyone! I'm very happy. I'm finally home after competing in the GKA competition. It was my first international competition, and I'm very happy to have achieved this goal. I know I could have had better timing and didn't land a good trick in my first run, but the second run was much better, although it wasn't enough.

I want to especially thank Vânia and Kitesurf Connect for helping me get here. And I also want to tell you that I was the only Brazilian GKA athlete without any brand sponsorship or support. Despite that, I made it, and I want this to serve as an example to all those who don't yet have the support of a brand, but believe that one day they will. My friend, keep believing and keep dreaming, because my dreams came true.

Alice Ruggiu experienced a roller coaster of emotions in Jericoacoara. Her second place finish was the result of months of hard training and dedication. "This podium finish is a dream come true," she said excitedly. With this experience, Alice has cemented herself as one of the leading figures in women's kitesurfing and has high expectations for the future.
One of the highlights of the competition was Mikaili Sol's "kiteloop frontroll boardoff," which earned her a perfect 10. This maneuver, combined with great power and precision, demonstrated why she is considered one of the best kitesurfers in the world.
After her thrilling victory, Mikaili Sol shared on social media: "This is the best day of my life. Thank you all for your support!" Her message reflects the excitement and gratitude of an athlete who has reached the pinnacle of her sport.
The GKA Big Air Kite World Cup was not only a major sporting event, but also an opportunity to boost tourism in Jericoacoara. The town was filled with visitors from around the world, who enjoyed the beaches, the cuisine, and the festive atmosphere.
With each edition of the GKA Big Air Kite World Cup, this sport consolidates its position as one of the most exciting and spectacular disciplines in the world. Well, yes, there's Red Bull, but that's for another time.

Congratulations from Duotone:

Duotone couldn't be more proud of its riders. As the brand stated on social media: "The crew raised the bar and we couldn't be more proud of their performance." Particularly noteworthy was the performance of James Carew, who dominated the Big Air Surfboard category with his Rebel D/LAB, once again demonstrating the versatility and power of this model.

General Classification

Big Air TwinTip (Men)

  1. Edgar Ulrich (FRA) The Frenchman took gold with a spectacular performance!
  2. Lorenzo Casati (ESP) The Spaniard just missed out on gold with a great second place!
  3. Finn Flügel (GER) The German completed the podium in unmistakable style!
  4. Zac Adams (USA) A well-deserved fourth place for the American!

Big Air Surfboard (Men)

  1. James Carew (AUS) The Australian retained his title with a dominant performance!
  2. Lorenzo Casati (ESP) The Spaniard made it back onto the podium, this time in the Surfboard category!
  3. Keanu Merten (GER) The German completed the podium with a great performance!
  4. Camille Delannoy (FRA) The Frenchman returned to the competition with a fourth place finish!

Hydrofoil Big Air (Men)

  1. Charles Brodel (FRA) The Frenchman proved his superiority once again, taking his sixth world title!
  2. Alex Soto (DOM) The Dominican took silver in an exciting final!
  3. Finn Flügel (GER) The German returned to the podium, this time in the Hydrofoil category!
  4. Antonin Rangin (FRA) The Frenchman completed the podium with a great performance!

Big Air TwinTip (Women)

  1. Mikaili Sol (BRA) The Brazilian returned in style, with a spectacular victory and a perfect 10 on her last trick!
  2. Alice Ruggiu (ITA) The Italian had an incredible competition, coming close to victory!
  3. Pippa van Iersel (NED) The Dutchwoman completed the podium with a great performance!
  4. Francesca Maini (GBR) The British rider had a great race, just missing the podium!

Hydrofoil Big Air (Women)

  1. Andrea Zust (SUI) The Swiss woman took her first ever women's Hydrofoil world title!
  2. Katerina Salandova (CZE) The Czech took silver in a thrilling final!
  3. Francesca Maini (GBR) The British rider once again took the podium, this time in the Hydrofoil category!
  4. Agate Prince (FRA) The Frenchwoman completed the podium with a great performance!

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