Competition · Format & judging

The pinnacle of elite
freestyle kitesurfing.

Riders ready. Legends rising. A high-prestige invitational focused on timeless expression, amplitude, creativity and precise execution.

Bermuda 2027

Strictly hooked-in old-school freestyle.

The professionally judged format showcases Jesus walks, dark slides, S-bends, board-offs, kite loops and progressive connected sequences.

LocationCambridge Beaches Resort & SpaDatesFebruary 2–7, 2027

Key format highlights

Invite-only

Icons and rising masters chosen for legacy and style.

Elite judging

Execution, amplitude, style, originality and overall impression.

Heat progression

Three to five riders per timed heat, progressing through finals.

Global prestige

Bermuda - the founding anchor with future elite destination rotations.

Community

Beach gatherings, after-events and youth inspiration.

First of its kind

Dedicated exclusively to old-school freestyle, strictly hooked-in.

Scoring format

Every trick scored out of ten.

Riders perform in timed windows. The lowest score in each set is dropped; crashes receive zero, while judges can recognise signature moments through overall-impression scoring.

ExecutionTechnical control

AmplitudePower and height

StyleFlow and expression

OriginalityCreativity and innovation

Overall impressionStandout competitive impact

Heat structures

Progressive elimination.

Qualifiers → semi-finals → finals
Three to five riders per timed heat
Top riders advance
One wildcard window per heat for a rider-selected trick
High-stakes finals with premium judging focus

Head Judge

Álvaro Oneiva.

A former professional rider and industry leader, Álvaro brings world-class judging expertise, progression-focused standards and a commitment to fair competition.

Event-week framework