GKA Big Air World Championships are coming in 2022

The GKA is proud to announce the Big Air World Championships in Tarifa, Spain, a massive event that will host 72 big air warriors, going head-to-head outside of old town Tarifa.

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.

Who will compete?
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:
Top 4 riders from the GKA Kite World Tour are already pre-qualified
Top 4 riders from the Full Power Tarifa qualifier event running in May 2022
8 entries through video entry
8 entries through GKA wildcard invitations

12 Riders:
Top 4 riders from the GKA Kite World Tour are already pre-qualified
4 entries through video entry
4 entries through GKA wildcard invitations

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