King of the Air is back

18 Of the world’s finest kiteboarders will be competing for the Red Bull King of the Air trophy 2017 at Big Bay.  The event takes place on the windiest day between 21st January and 5th February 2017. This is a spectator event not to miss, full of action, drama, wind and excitement.

Last years winner, Aaron Hadlow (UK), will be hoping for a hat trick this year and Lewis Crathern and Lasse Walker who both had crashes in the 2016 competition will be back in full force looking to get their hands on the trophy. Local favourite, Andries Fourie who placed 6th in last years event has his eyes set on the prize too.

Let’s hope the South Easter plays it’s part this year.

Here’s the full list of riders for the 2017 Red Bull King of the Air:
Aaron Hadlow (UK)
Jesse Richman (USA)
Kevin Langeree (NL)
Reno Romeu (BRA)
Lasse Walker (NL)
Andries Fourie (RSA
Marc Jacobs (NZ)
Lewis Crathern (UK)
Jerrie van de Kop
Tom Hebert (FRA)
Williem van der Meij (NL)
Gijs Wassenaar (NL)
Ruben Lenten (NL)
Nick Jacobsen (DK)
Steven Akkersdiik (NL)
Oswald Smith (RSA)
Petreau Aurelien (FRA)
Ryan Siegelberg (RSA)

http://www.redbull.com/za/en/stories/1331834856125/red-bull-king-of-the-air-2017-riders-announced