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Marc Jacobs, professional Big Air kitesurfer from New Zealand – portrait

Marc Jacobs

New Zealand

Marc Jacobs is a New Zealand kitesurfer on the North Kiteboarding international team and the 2021 Red Bull King of the Air champion, known as one of the most powerful riders in Big Air.

Country

New Zealand

Main discipline

Big Air

Current brands

North

About

Jacobs won the 2021 King of the Air on the North Orbit and recorded the highest jump score at KOTA 2020, where he was a semifinalist. North describes him as famed for ridiculously overpowered riding across Big Air, freestyle and cable park, and he has won the WOO Highest Jump award.

He remains on North's current international team-riders list and was named among North's competing athletes at KOTA 2025.

Achievements

  • 2021

    1stRed Bull King of the Air - Winner

    Big Air

  • 2020

    Red Bull King of the Air - Highest jump score, Semifinalist

    Big Air · Semifinal

Brands & Sponsors

Current

North kiteboarding brand logo

North (Brand profile)

Team rider

North Kiteboarding, established in 2019, is a New Zealand-originated brand producing kites, kiteboards, wings, and foils. It operates under the North Actionsports Group, with product development in New Zealand and headquarters in the Netherlands.

Listed on North's official team riders page.

Gear setup

Personal setup shared by the rider. Always choose gear based on your own level, weight and local conditions.

Kite

North · Orbit

Won KOTA 2021 with the North Orbit per Kitemana brand history.

Source

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc Jacobs?
Marc Jacobs is a New Zealand kitesurfer on the North Kiteboarding international team and the 2021 Red Bull King of the Air champion, known as one of the most powerful riders in Big Air.
Which disciplines does Marc Jacobs compete in?
Marc Jacobs competes in Big Air, Freestyle.
Which brands does Marc Jacobs ride for?
He currently rides for North. No other sponsor is confirmed.
Where can I follow Marc Jacobs?
The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Profile updated 26 Aug 2026

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