CORE Kiteboarding Air
The CORE Air kite represents an impressive fusion of performance and versatility, tailored for kitesurfers of all skill levels. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, it promises an unparalleled lightwind experience, which is a hallmark of the CORE brand. One of the standout features of the Air is its design. By integrating a high-aspect ratio with a 3-strut frame, this kite maintains...
CORE Kiteboarding Air Pro
The CORE Air Pro is a kite that sets a new standard in lightwind performance, particularly appealing to those who refuse to settle for less, even when the breeze is light. Specifically designed for lightwind freestyle and freeride, the Air Pro confidently operates in conditions as low as 10 knots, enabling riders to enjoy thrilling sessions that would previously be...
CORE Kiteboarding Fusion 7
CORE Kiteboarding's Fusion 7 represents a significant evolution in the world of progressive freeride twintips, seamlessly blending high-performance features with impressive design. The latest iteration of this iconic board is meticulously engineered for both comfort and responsiveness, making it an ideal choice for riders who consistently push their limits. The Fusion 7 is celebrated for its versatility, maintaining its reputation...
CORE Kiteboarding PACE
The CORE PACE kite is a remarkable addition to the kiteboarding landscape, showcasing both high performance and versatility across various riding styles. This well-engineered kite caters to riders of all skill levels and offers tremendous potential for progression. At the heart of its design is a fast, agile, 3-Strut frame, which contributes to its status as an all-rounder with significant...
CORE Kiteboarding Section 5
The CORE Section 5 is a kite that exemplifies ultimate performance and unparalleled style in the world of kiteboarding. It is designed for those seeking ultra-high performance across diverse disciplines such as Big Air, Kiteloops, and Freestyle. This kite provides a unique combination of high performance capabilities for freeriding as well as excellent adaptability for wave riding, catering to enthusiasts...
CORE Kiteboarding 720 III
With the 720 III, they are sending their bestseller into the next round – freshly equipped with significant improvements in terms of weight and shape details. Through many iterative adjustments, they were able to build the board even thinner and thus lighter and decisively approach a flat deck. It is definitely one of the most advanced freestyle surfboards on the...
CORE Kiteboarding Badger
The compact Badger bridges the gap between the 720 and the Ripper. With a lot of volume in the nose and a fish tail, the Badger was specially developed for surfing in small (wind) swell. It is also highly suitable for freestyle. The brand new construction of an XPS core and Glass-Soric sandwich is impregnated by infusion. This unique construction...
CORE Kiteboarding Fusion 6
The Fusion 6th generation from CORE is a bestselling twintip board that has been updated with the efficient Cartan 2 carbon fibre weave. This board is designed to meet the needs of riders in all disciplines, with its unique materials and technology combined with a sophisticated shape and differentiated underwater hull. By incorporating the Cartan 2 carbon, the Fusion 6...
CORE Kiteboarding Green Room 3
The Green Room 3 is a performance surfboard in the CORE range, designed for experienced wave kiters seeking high speed and maximum control in medium to large waves. It excels in down-the-line rides, swiftly returning to the peak due to its impressive gliding properties. To enhance durability and stiffness, the EPS composite sandwich construction now features a lighter T10 PET...
CORE Kiteboarding Nexus 4
The Nexus 4 from CORE Kiteboarding is a three-strut, all-round kite aimed at the rider looking for a do-it-all kite with a penchant for wave riding. It has some new materials and features in the construction, and this new fourth-generation promises to be even better. The Nexus 4 uses what CORE has dubbed Future-C shape technology. The kite is designed...
CORE Kiteboarding Pace Pro
The Pace Pro is being hailed as a groundbreaking addition to CORE's impressive lineup of kites. It is explicitly designed for enthusiasts seeking ultimate big air performance and fast kite loops. This kite represents a significant evolution in the realm of big air and freestyle for CORE, making it the fastest big air kite they have ever developed. A standout...
CORE Kiteboarding Ripper 5
Offering an exceptional ride for those seeking high performance in freeriding, big air, freestyle, and wave riding. The board design combines elements of a shortboard and fish outline, with a generous center width and ample front-area volume. This ensures excellent gliding properties and exceptional stability during tilts. The Mini Swallow Tail enhances the board's smooth behavior in wide turns and...
3 months ago
Angely absolutely ripping in Brazil! Stylish as always 🫡 @angelybouillot locked in for the new year—Era & Nexus 4 on point, somewhere in Brazil not...
5 months ago
In this conversation, Rou Chater interviews Giel Vlugt, big air legend, about his journey in the sport, the challenges of teaching, the evolution of kiteboarding...
1 day ago
Kite transition, but make it stylish...
5 days ago
On the section and locked in, how good is this to watch?!
1 week ago
Steven always finding ways to re define steez 😮💨
1 week ago
Giel always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #bigair
1 week ago
Some wonderful Brazil POV, it really does feel like you're riding with these guys. Brazil through their POV @stevenakkersdijk & @vrinhamal on the Pace &...
1 week ago
Why pick one when you can do it all?
1 week ago
Sliding into the week 🤌🏽 BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:
1 week ago
Some great takeaways from this, useful for when you're trying to decide what you need out of your next kite! My Patreon page: Check out...
2 weeks ago
Double trouble. Future’s looking good @figovanekeren & @gielvlugt in Cape Town 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #cpt #bigair
2 weeks ago
Slowing it down with Shahar for cinematic mode. Not your average airtime 🔥 @shahar_tsabary on the XR Pro 2, Gran Canaria 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites...
2 weeks ago
That Friday Feeling! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:
2 weeks ago
Steven taking on the frozen type of water.
Issue 114
Steven Akkersdijk has spent more than a decade riding at the sharp end of big air, pushing limits in Cape Town and standing on the podium at the world’s most extreme events. These days his focus has shifted from chasing results to shaping riders, blending experience, style and precision through coaching and camps around the world. We caught up with Steven to talk progression, fear, modern kiteboarding and why slowing down might be the fastest way to ride better.
Issue 113
Tarifa’s Balneario was once off-limits; now it’s the go-to big air arena. On any windy afternoon, you’ll find Giel Vlugt parked in his van, watching flags whip and waiting for the call. We caught up with him as the new XR PRO 2 hits the water to talk progression, pressure, and why this kite raises the bar while keeping that unmistakable CORE feel!
Issue 112
Summer in the UK might usually mean light winds and foiling sessions, but when a massive storm rolled through recently, it lit up the beaches and highlighted just how extreme our sport has become. In this editorial, Rou Chater reflects on the rise of storm chasing, the influence of big air and apps, and why, above all, safety has to come first.
Issue 112
In this issue, our winner will receive a choice of colour and size for a hoody and T-shirt from our store! Made from organic cotton and featuring our iconic logo, be the envy of your mates on the beach!
Issue 112
When Fabian Moser landed in Brazil for the first time, he expected good kiting, but what he got was a full-on adventure! This trip with the CORE team was about more than gear testing. It was a deep dive into the rhythm, colour, and untamed beauty of Brazil’s coastline.
Issue 112
CARVED just dropped their latest masterpiece, the Imperator Pro and who better to talk us through it than Giel Vlugt?! We caught up with Giel to find out what makes the new design such a game-changer, how it stacks up against its predecessors, and why it’s his weapon of choice when going full send.
Issue 112
Grab the snacks, this issue’s Movie Night lineup is all about going bigger, braver, and a little bit crazier! From Aaron Hadlow chasing the world height record to Kai Lenny riding a wakeboard at Jaws, gear safety debates, and Ben Beholz looping a 15m like it’s a toy; these movies are unmissable!
Issue 111
Should we be worried about the growth of wing foiling? Are lots of kiters making the switch? Is it going to take over kitesurfing? In this feature, Rou Chater dives into decades of water time to ask: Is kitesurfing being replaced, or is this just the latest wave in our sport’s evolution? Let’s find out!
Issue 111
Get ready for an inside look at the mindset, motivation, and recovery journey of one of Big Air’s most explosive riders. Jen Tyler sits down with Giel Vlugt to talk injuries, comebacks, world records, and what it really takes to stay at the top. From the lows of recovery to the highs of chasing new limits: this is Giel, unfiltered.
Issue 111
From pro tips to pure chaos, these were the top 4 videos that had our readers glued to their screens this issue. Get High with Mike topped the list with game-changing posture fixes to boost your jump height. At #2, Evan Klijn and Hugo Wigglesworth brought the mayhem in RAW: I Lost My Kite. Lords of Tram Big Crashes came in at #3 with some seriously heavy wipeouts, and Steven Akkersdijk’s SA Masterclass wrapped things up at #4 with tips to land high jumps like a pro. Watch the movies here!
Issue 110
Fresh off winning Best Vlogger of the Year at the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards (again!), he sat down with Jen Tyler to talk about his vlogging journey. Ben shares what it takes to keep the stoke alive, the challenges of balancing content creation with progression, and why his passion for storytelling keeps him hooked. Get ready to dive into the mind of our readers’ favourite vlogger!
Issue 110
Kitesurfing should leave you buzzing with adrenaline—not aching from the wrong gear. One of the most overlooked yet essential pieces of kit? Your harness. With countless styles, fits, and stiffness levels on the market, picking the perfect harness can feel like navigating a maze. But don’t worry—Jasmine Cho breaks it down, from waist vs. seat harnesses to the all-important stiffness factor, so you can ride longer, stronger, and more comfortably. Let’s get into it!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
Kite transition, but make it stylish...nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
1 day ago
On the section and locked in, how good is this to watch?!nn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding
5 days ago
Steven always finding ways to re define steez 😮💨nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
1 week ago
Giel always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #bigairnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
1 week ago
Some wonderful Brazil POV, it really does feel like you're riding with these guys. Brazil through their POV @stevenakkersdijk & @vrinhamal on the Pace & Fusion 7 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #brasil #brazilnn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE…
1 week ago
Why pick one when you can do it all?nn @Alina Cornelli @CORE Kiteboarding
1 week ago
Some great takeaways from this, useful for when you're trying to decide what you need out of your next kite! My Patreon page: Check out The Way Of Advanced Kiter here: In this video, we break down the real difference…
1 week ago
Double trouble. Future’s looking good @figovanekeren & @gielvlugt in Cape Town 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #cpt #bigairnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
Slowing it down with Shahar for cinematic mode. Not your average airtime 🔥 @shahar_tsabary on the XR Pro 2, Gran Canaria 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
That Friday Feeling! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
Steven taking on the frozen type of water.nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
Some serious blues, this spot looks insane! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
So much fun can be had just in the shore break! Shore break and wave fun 🌊 @ben_beholz / Nexus 4 & Era in Chile. 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #chilenn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Technical and stylish! Ben looking smooth! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Big air is forever growing, and there is sure to be more spots out there that we haven't seen! I traveled to a small island between Taiwan and China to see if it could become the next Big Air Mecca.…
3 weeks ago
When the angles change but the rider stays the same... Pick your angle 💥 @gielvlugt looping the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canaria 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #canaryislandsnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Cutting through glass. SO smooth! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Endless flats in Sicily, this place looks so good!!! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: IARS: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Full speed = Full send. Nothing like going full speed at your home spot @erickandersonn 🚤 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #barranova #brazilnn @Erick Anderson @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Start em young and keep em keen! Next gen already on the go ⬆️ @figokitetarifa linking up with @gielvlugt in Cape Town. 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #nextgennn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Rotate faster and prevent yourself from those awful back heavy crashes!nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Flat water heaven and a setup that dreams are made of. Flow that carries on ꩜ Pace Pro & Choice 6 with @vrinhamal 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
How to heli loop, save your knees and ride for longer!nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Timing is everything and Mike has some tips to help make it work.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Scoring big in these untouched spots! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Backside stomping from Alex at the GKA!nn @CORE Kiteboarding @GKA Kite World Tour
4 weeks ago
Testing out the new Core XR Pro 2, check it out! In this video we test the new @corewatersport XR Pro 2. Get yours here: Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Tech Talk Core XR Pro 2 02:05 Session Time! Core XR…
4 weeks ago
Some serious style 😮💨 Send it Tuesday ⚡️ Nexus 4 & Era with @pascalefuss in Chile. 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Don't make this mistake!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Learn how to save the knees and kite with control.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Cape Town cruising. Hand @stevenakkersdijk a Pace and let the magic happen 🔥 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigairnn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Save the knees and get to know these simple tips to get you landing like a feather. Learn how to land your heli loops SUPER softly — not because of luck, but because you finally understand the two things pros…
1 month ago
Looking stylish! 😮💨 New heights on the 720 III with @willow.surfs in Chile 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Oman delivering the goods! XR Pro 2 looking good in Oman @zarahoogenraad 💙 🎥 @bagarov #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Learn how to level up your jumps by understanding this! Understanding how your kite is positioned at takeoff is one of the most overlooked details in jumping higher. Most riders focus on bringing the kite to 12, but very few…
1 month ago
Stunning landscapes 🇿🇦 These South Africa views just hit different. @vrinhamal riding the Pace Pro & Choice 6 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
The Core Pace Pro pushing the limits. how high can you go? 👀 @hendrikvdeems 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigair #kiteloopnn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
In this podcast, Rou Chater interviews kiteboarding expert Steven Akkersdijk, exploring various aspects of the sport, including the evolution of equipment, the transition from competition to coaching, and the impact of youth on risk-taking in kiteboarding. They discuss the art…
1 month ago
Gran Canaria working hard. For when you want full power and nothing less 💥 @gielvlugt & @shahar_tsabary on the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canaria 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #spain #bigairnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Just some casual traffic you might see whilst driving home from work! BEN'S SECRET SPOTS: BEN'S LINKTREE: FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: THANKS TO MY PARTNERS: #ridecore: #freeyourballs:nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
A combo that just seems to keep cooking! Flipping, unhooking, sliding, sending - just another session with the master @ben_beholz on the Era & Nexus 4 in Chile 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
The feeling of flipping and flying never gets old! Ups and downs - in the best way possible. @vrinhamal with the Pace Pro & Choice 6 in South Africa 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Check out how to stay safe and still look good! Here are the three most important ingredients of a safe, proper kiteloop late back roll: how to rotate fast, when the rotation should actually start, and how to steer your…
2 months ago
Skills with the CORE XR Pro 2 Born to perform @shahar_tsabary and the XR Pro 2 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #spain #bigairnn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
If you're not having fun then you're doing something wrong!nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
The Air pro taking light wind to new heights. Light wind? Never an issue when @janek.world is on the Air Pro 🎥 @supernothing_ofc #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #lightwindnn @Janek Grzegorzewski @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Moonlight shining bright in the background 🌕nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
This duo 😍 @josh_emanuel_ , the Choice 6 & Pace Pro make it look effortless. 🎥 @supernothing_ofc #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigairnn @Joshua Emanuel @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Sunset cruising with style.nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Cruise control is on! Lightwind’s got nothing on @ben_beholz 🎥 @supernothing_ofc #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Keeping it simple and stylish for EVER!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
The XR Pro 2 & Imperator Pro look like the perfect recipe for excellence. safe to say, he did not disappoint. @gielvlugt with the XR Pro 2 & Imperator Pro in Gran Canaria 🎥 @supernothing_ofc #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding…
2 months ago
Another epic Big Air Challenge in Cape Town. The second edition of the GKA Big Air Challenge in collaboration with WOO Sports set a host of new records. Team Duotone walked away with the trophy for the second successive year…
2 months ago
What the windy days look like for pro rider Zara Hoogenraad. A few windy days in my life as a professional kitesurfer. Training in windy conditions in Cape Town, meal prep, recovery and life on and off the water. Hope…
2 months ago
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