Joshua Emanuel

Joshua Emanuel

Pro Rider

2 months ago

Check out short-line kitesurfing with Ruben Lenten, who digs deep into the heads of three extreme riders. Get ready to be blown away as Joshua,...

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3 months ago

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime with CORE teamrider Joshua Emanuel as he conquers one of the world's most extraordinary waves at Skeleton...

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3 months ago

Nothing beats a classic from Joshua Emanuel!

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4 months ago

The dust has settled, and the Cape Doctor has gone back to rest. Day 1 of the 2023 Red Bull King of the Air is...

5 months ago

Surrounded by untouched nature, old shipwrecks, and endless seal colonies, Joshua Emanuel kitesurfs one of the world's most remote, best, and longest left-hand waves at...

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5 months ago

It's almost time for the epic showdown that is Red Bull King of the Air 2023! Follow us for the latest event updates and weather...

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6 months ago

CORE's 720 III is their top-selling surfboard, now revamped with major upgrades in weight and shape details. Iterative adjustments have resulted in a thinner, lighter...

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6 months ago

Prepare to have your mind blown! The Red Bull Megaloop, one of the most extreme kitesurfing competitions, finally returned after a 4-year wait! With wind...

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6 months ago

Does the legendary Ripper 5 need an ? Probably not! Still made in the classic surfboard construction in combination with modern manufacturing technology, it is...

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6 months ago

The excitement is still lingering from the insane event that unfolded in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. Witnessing 16 of the world's best kiteboarders defy Force 8...

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6 months ago

EVENT STATUS: 🟢 GREEN LIGHT (24H to event start) 🟢 The wait is finally over! Tomorrow, The Spot in Zandvoort is where you need to...

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8 months ago

Featuring CORE riders Angely Bouillot, Zara Hoogenraad, and Joshua Emanuel, experience greatness in the air with the all-new XR Pro! Drawing from the iconic XR,...

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Issue 101

All eyes are on the big air scene, and this year, we've seen another leap forward in tricks and technicality. With the young guns leading the charge, the level of competition is unbelievable. Read on as Crystal Veness recaps the biggest news in the world of big air!

6 months ago
Issue 100

CORE Kiteboarding is a leading brand in the world of big air kiteboarding with its high-performance boosting machine, the CORE XR, which just saw a new update in the XR8. Now, the XR has an exciting new look in the just-released and already dominating XR Pro! In this Tech Focus Q&A, we find out all the details on this ultra-high-performance kite from Phil Janke.

8 months ago
Issue 99

Scoring good kite conditions takes serious effort when you're in between windy seasons. Big air and wave riding machine Joshua Emanuel always has his eye on the forecast. Read on as he takes us along on his search for strong wind in South Africa's low season in this Western Cape Strike Mission!

10 months ago
Issue 90

After a King of the Air with more upsets than our travel plans this year, it's clear we're in the midst of a big shift in the world of Big Air. We take a look at what the new generation of Big Air kiting looks like, with words from retiring kings, first-time competitors, and more, right here in this exclusive IKSURFMAG feature!

2 years ago
Issue 85

What happened in South Africa this year? Instead of analysing the King of the Air results, we’re taking a closer look at police interactions with kiters. Rather than a busy big air season in Blouberg, the locals are looking for outlets for civil disobedience. Get the inside scoop on the past year in Cape Town in this feature article!

3 years ago
Issue 85

Cape Town seems to get the most attention in South Africa, but there’s a whole lot of coastline to explore. At the end of 2020, Blair van Breda and Josh Emanuel travelled from east to west, Durban to Cape Town. Read about their road trip adventure in this article!

3 years ago
Issue 85

The most popular videos on our website these past two months. Get your popcorn and press play!

3 years ago
Issue 84

When it comes to extreme big air, few can compare to megaloop master Josh Emanuel. The South African local continues to use his kite to challenge the laws of physics, looking for the limit of a low kite loop. Will he complete his quest to land the Infinity Loop? Find out in this article!

3 years ago
Issue 83

The best movies from our website over the last two months, check them out right here!

3 years ago
Issue 81

Kiteboarding was deemed too dangerous and extreme to be allowed during the lockdown, so just how dangerous is it? Rou Chater dissects a recent study from some Dutch scientists exploring the injury rate in the sport. Is kiteboarding dangerous? Find out right here!

4 years ago
Issue 80

Stig Hoefnagel and Joshua Emanuel head off in search of remote beaches in Madagascar, the winds always blowing there, but will they score the spots they are dreaming about? Find out right here!

4 years ago
Issue 78

Is kitesurfing expensive? Or is it too cheap? Rou Chater puts his best maths hat on to work out what the real cost of kiteboarding is and comes to some interesting conclusions. If you've ever wondered about the costs of kites, this one is for you...

4 years ago
4 years ago

Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months

Check out short-line kitesurfing with Ruben Lenten, who digs deep into the heads of three extreme riders. Get ready to be blown away as Joshua, Jett, and Jason talk about the beginnings, struggles, and thrills of short-line kitesurfing.nn @Jason Van…

2 months ago

Voting closes 4th Feb - SHARE NOW! nnGet ready for an adventure of a lifetime with CORE teamrider Joshua Emanuel as he conquers one of the world’s most extraordinary waves at Skeleton Bay! Brace yourself for breathtaking scenes of untouched…

2 months ago

Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months

Pro kitesurfer following my dreams. I am currently sponsored by Core kiteboarding, Mystic Leech Eyewear and XtremeXccessories

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