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KOTA Preview Show feat. Giel Vlugt | The Megapod

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Giel Vlugt reveals if this is his best-ever shot at winning Red Bull King of the Air.
The episode is a preview show for the Red Bull King of the Air kiteboarding competition, recorded in Cape Town. Hosts Adrian Kerr and Colin Carroll interview guest Giel Vlugt, a seasoned competitor. Giel expresses high confidence, feeling strong and in tune with his gear, marking this as his best chance yet. The hosts bring up the notable absence of Jamie Overbeek from the competitor list, which Giel calls a flaw in the entry video system, though he remains professional about other riders. They discuss the new overall impression scoring system, which will be live during heats, but Giel states he plans to ignore criteria and focus on putting on a show. The conversation shifts to top male contenders: Andrea Principi, Lorenzo Casati, and Jeremy Burlando, with Giel noting Jeremy as the one he least wants to face. Other potential dark horses like Stino, Cohen, Shahar, and Charles are mentioned. The hosts ask about the pressure on young rider Leonardo Casati, Lorenzo's brother, making his debut. Giel advises him to enjoy the experience. They touch on the women's fleet, discussing Zara, Francesca Mani, and the possible participation of Macaulay Soul. Weather forecaster Thomas Alsberg provides a detailed meteorological breakdown, predicting strong winds. Giel shares technical details about his gear, including kites and boards. The episode concludes with a clip from an upcoming Mystic Move video featuring Kevin Langeree describing the addictive feeling of competing at King of the Air.

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A windy King of the Air preview sharpens around Jeremy as the rider Hiel least wants to face.

Kitesurf365 uses a windy Cape Town setup to size up who might last through the heavyweight matchups at Red Bull King of the Air. Hiel would not bet against Andrea, says Lorenzo is riding better than ever, and then lands hardest on Jeremy.

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Why you'd press play

You get Cape Town wind, pre-heat nerves, and a convincing case for Jeremy as the rider nobody wants in a semifinal.

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