Red Bull King of the Air

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/red-bull-king-of-the-air

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport discipline?Big air kiteboarding competition
2. What is the founding year and location?2000 at Ho‘okipa, Maui, Hawaii
3. Where did the first Red Bull King of the Air happen?The first event was held in 2000 at Ho‘okipa, Maui, a spot famous for its strong winds.
4. Why did the competition move to Cape Town?Cape Town has powerful, steady winds and dramatic scenery, making it perfect for kiteboarders to perform big jumps.

Big Air Kiteboarding: A kiteboarding discipline focused on maximizing jump height and executing complex aerial maneuvers.
Kite Loops: An advanced aerial trick where the rider and kite perform a full rotation around the rider's body.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around objects and the forces it creates, crucial for kite control and flight.