Judging criteria explained
With the Red Bull King of the Air wind window fast approaching (23 November 2024), we figured its time to explain how a trick gets scored and what the judges are looking for.
Let's break it down.
First up is height—the goal is to go as high as possible. It’s called Big Air for a reason! Combining height with extreme moves is crucial.
Next is the extremity, for example the "yank," or the horizontal distance a rider travels during a kite loop. The earlier you pull your loop, the more yank you generate with a better kite angle, boosting your score.
The third factor is technicality. This includes all different kinds of body, board or other movements which can be added to a trick, like rotations, boards offs, handle passes and grabs.
Lastly, execution is vital—speed, stability, control during the trick, and a solid landing all count significantly.
To sum this up: A trick is scored on its height, the extremity in which it has been performed, how technically correct it was and how well it was executed.
This means: Low height + extreme = low score. Super high + not extreme = low score. Super high + extreme + technical = high score. Controlled landings are essential for top scores.
Now you have a good insight into the judging criteria for this year’s event.
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Read more about the Judging Criteria at past events here.
"A trick is scored on its height, the extremity in which it has been performed, how technically correct it was and how well it was executed.
