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GIEL VLUGT THE OMAN MISSION In preparation for the Big Air competition season, doubles master Giel Vlugt set off on a mission to the mythical realms of the Arabian Peninsula. Blessed with strong and consistent winds, warm waters, and boundless desert backdrops, the Sultanate of Oman delivered sessions to remember.  Powered by the latest Big Air machine, the Flite A-Series, Giel took center stage in a true Big Air expo, captured by photographer Ahmed Alfudhili, and enjoyed by the curious local crowd who had never seen anything quite like it before… We caught up with Giel after the shoot for...

MEANWHILE, IN CAPE VERDE... Epic wave battles took place at the legendary wave spot that is Ponta Preta during the first stop of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite-surf World Cup in Cape Verde this past weekend. Ocean Rodeo team rider and board designer Reece Myerscough put on a spectacular performance, making his way through to the quarter finals where he lost against local legend Airton Cozzolino, but it marks a great start to the season for Reece and we can't wait to see him on the next tour stop! Also joining him on the water, and making its first competitive...

So Giel, what Ocean Rodeo control system do you use? I use the Pilot Bar.  Do you adjust your center line bar trim just before "going big"? Nope, I just take it as it is and go as big as possible! What is your "go to" line length? Are you changing line lengths for S-loops or double loops? Always 22s. For me it's just the perfect combination of height, power and steering feedback for me. I've been experimenting with 12 meter lines for fun too lately. A different ball game but extremely fun! What size trim loop do you use?...

THE BIG AIR BLUEPRINT TRUST THE PILOT Short lines vs. long lines – this is one of the hottest topics in Big Air kiteboarding right now. In this episode of The Big Air Blueprint, we find out from Double loop pioneer Giel Vlugt what he perceives as the perfect line length, and his preferred control system setup for sending it big.  So Giel, what Ocean Rodeo control system do you use? I use the Pilot Bar.  Do you adjust your center line bar trim just before "going big"? Nope, I just take it as it is and go as big...

THE BIG AIR BLUEPRINT ALL RISE Powered by the ultimate Big Air machine, the A-Series Rise, Giel Vlugt literally changed the rulebook in the Big Air game, pioneering moves that were simply not attainable before. So exactly how has the pairing of the Rise and Giel Vlugt worked out so spectacularly? We dug a little deeper to find out… What’s your favorite size in the Rise line-up, Giel? Well it really depends for what... In light wind, the 11 or 12 is just magical, as you can start kiteloops in very low wind. The 9 meter is just an insane...