As was forecast, conditions continued to deliver the lighter southerly winds on day two of the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup, though a positive start was made to the competition and the line-up for the womenβs final is complete.
As the first event of the season, this event also sees the launch of some adjustments to the Freestyle judging format. The introduction of a new variety score is designed to help inspire new tricks and allows riders more freedom to add extra flow to their heat performances.
Head Judge Alvaro Onieva and Louka Pitot, a skilled rider from Mauritius, shared insights on the new format of the freestyle competition in this video.
Click here to visit the live event page where you will be able to watch the livestream, see elimination ladders and more. The event runs 31 January – 04 February 2023