Rider Story: Jamie Overbeek
Big Air · WOO World Record 42.3m · 2026
GKA Vice World Champion 2024 · Netherlands
By BbTalkin Europe | Last updated: April 2026
At a Glance: Jamie Overbeek
- Dutch big air kiteboarder. Holds the WOO world record at 42.3 metres, set April 2026 in Barcarès.
- Two-time GKA Lords of Tram Big Air World Cup champion (2024, 2026). 2024 GKA Big Air Vice World Champion.
- Youngest rider ever to clear 30 metres on the WOO leaderboard, recorded at age 14.
- 2026 gear: Duotone Rebel D/Lab kites, ROODE Graphite twintip, BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 with the Surf Cap headset, Insta360 X4 camera rig.
- Uses BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 in two-person setup for live audio commentary and rider-to-coach communication. Full-duplex, IPX7, 14-hour battery.
Who Is Jamie Overbeek?
Jamie Overbeek is the current WOO world record holder for the highest kiteboarding jump ever recorded, reaching 42.3 metres. The Dutch big air kiteboarder grew up two hours from the coast, training in storm sessions on the North Sea from the age of nine, and turned that relentless work into a record-breaking career that is still accelerating. He does not just chase records. He takes you with him when he breaks them.
Jamie started flying kites at six years old and was kitesurfing by nine. By fourteen he had already jumped 31.4 metres, the highest recorded jump in the Netherlands at the time, and the youngest rider ever to clear 30 metres on the WOO leaderboard.
At sixteen he set the European height record during Storm Eunice. At seventeen he claimed the WOO world record at 35.3 metres at his home spot of Workum. In April 2026, days after winning the GKA Lords of Tram for the second time, he broke the record, reaching 42.3 metres, the highest kiteboarding jump ever measured. His 2022 Red Bull King of the Air runner-up finish made him the youngest rider ever to reach the KOTA podium.
Talking you through every trick
Jamie uses the BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 in a two-person setup, mounting the unit and Surf Cap directly onto his Insta360 X4 camera rig. Live audio commentary is captured as a simultaneous track alongside the footage. No dubbing, no post-production. What you hear is what happened on the water, at 42 metres, in real time.
Jamie also uses BbTalkin for pro coaching on the water. Full-duplex communication means both parties can speak and hear simultaneously with no push-to-talk button required, so his camera operator can confirm the shot or call out conditions between attempts without breaking the flow of the session. The BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 is IPX7 waterproof through a sealed screw case, rated for submersion to 1 metre for 30 minutes. For a rider crashing at altitude in heavy water on a regular basis, this protection is not optional.
“How cool is it to be able to record the highest jump ever with comments.”
Jamie Overbeek, after recording a 38.8 metre jump with BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 running throughout
Records, titles, and progression
2020: Dutch national height record: 31.4m at age 14, youngest rider over 30m on the WOO leaderboard.
2022: European height record: 34.6m. WOO Worlds 2022 winner. Red Bull King of the Air runner-up and youngest ever KOTA podium.
2023: WOO world record: 35.3m at Workum.
2024: GKA Lords of Tram champion. GKA Vice World Champion.
2026: GKA Lords of Tram champion (second title). WOO world record: 42.3m, the highest kiteboarding jump ever recorded.
Built for Dutch conditions
BbTalkin has been BbTalkin has been tested relentlessly in the Netherlands since 2012. The Dutch coast is one of the most demanding testing grounds in kiteboarding, flat, exposed, storm-driven water that punishes unreliable gear fast. Jamie Overbeek’s use of BbTalkin in world record sessions is the clearest demonstration of what the system was built for. Fellow Dutch pro kiteboarder Steven Akkersdijk, CORE team rider and Red Bull KOTA regular, also uses BbTalkin for rider-to-coach communication during training and freeride sessions.
Start with the BbTalkin 2-person bundle. Browse helmet-compatible headsets including the Surf Cap and Mono Helmet Pad. Read the BbTalkin 3.0 user guide for setup and pairing. See more rider stories. Read how coaches use BbTalkin.
“Using BbTalkin waterproof intercom to comment my tricks is amazing!”
Shared values on the water
Jamie Overbeek and BbTalkin Europe share a commitment to performance, progression, and communication in demanding water conditions. Jamie pushes the limits of what is possible at altitude. BbTalkin Europe builds the tools that keep communication clear at every height, in every condition. We are proud to support Jamie’s sessions and his followers who get to hear every trick from the inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jamie Overbeek?
Jamie Overbeek is a Dutch big air kiteboarder, born and based in the Netherlands, and the current WOO world record holder for the highest kiteboarding jump at 42.3 metres. He is a two-time GKA Lords of Tram Big Air World Cup champion (2024, 2026) and competes on the global big air circuit.
What world record does Jamie Overbeek hold?
Jamie Overbeek holds the WOO world record for the highest kiteboarding jump ever recorded: 42.3 metres. The record was set in April 2026 in Barcarès, France, the day after Jamie Overbeek won the GKA Lords of Tram Big Air World Cup for the second consecutive year.
What gear does Jamie Overbeek ride in 2026?
Jamie Overbeek's 2026 setup includes Duotone Rebel D/Lab kites accessed through his partnership with Kitemana, the ROODE Graphite twintip kiteboard developed in collaboration with ROODE Boards, and the BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 waterproof intercom with the Surf Cap headset mounted to his Insta360 X4 camera rig.
How does Jamie Overbeek use BbTalkin?
Jamie Overbeek uses the BbTalkin STANDARD 3.0 in a two-person configuration. One unit and the Surf Cap headset mount onto his Insta360 X4 camera rig to capture live audio commentary alongside video. The second unit lets him communicate full-duplex with his coach or camera operator on the beach during sessions.
How many GKA Lords of Tram titles has Jamie Overbeek won?
Jamie Overbeek has won the GKA Lords of Tram Big Air World Cup twice: in 2024 and in 2026. The 2024 win was his first major international competition victory. The 2026 win was secured with a perfect 10 in the final, four points clear of the rest of the field.
Follow Jamie’s journey on Instagram @jamie_overbeek and on Facebook.
