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...
1 day ago
In this video, Lasse Walker follows the riders of the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 as they throw down some of the most extreme kite manoeuvres...
3 days ago
Perfect match. Perfect spot. XR Pro 2 in Oman with Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraad
3 days ago
If you’re a kiteboarder, flaring (also called parakiting) might look surprisingly familiar. You already know how to read the wind, control a wing, and manage...
4 days ago
From biggest crash to biggest win - Zara's latest vlog is out now! Watch here.
5 days ago
Friday sessions!
5 days ago
From one of her biggest crashes ever to becoming the first woman to win the Red Bull Megaloop, Zara Hoogenraad takes us behind the scenes...
6 days ago
Rory Dace landing clean with the Pace & Choice 6 in SA.
1 week ago
Sometimes you just have to cruise!
1 week ago
Heavy sends by no other than Giel Vlugt with the new XR Pro 2!
2 weeks ago
CORE's brand new XR Pro 2 is here and it just got brutal! The next-gen Big Air Performer is tuned even more uncompromisingly for maximum...
2 weeks ago
Relive the action - RED BULL MEGALOOP 2025!
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Who doesn't love a bit of old school!
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!
Issue 110
Get ready for an exciting journey as we take a closer look at the top 4 movies that had our readers glued to their screens this issue! Ready to see what made the cut? Let’s dive in!
Issue 109
In January 2025, Cape Town hosted the GKA Big Air Challenge, a kiteboarding event created in collaboration with WOO Sports. The competition brought together amateurs and professionals to record their highest jumps across the Western Cape, combining individual efforts into team scores for a brand showdown. Jen Tyler catches up with Liam Dredge to discuss the inspiration, challenges, and standout moments that made this new format such a success!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
In this video, Lasse Walker follows the riders of the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 as they throw down some of the most extreme kite manoeuvres we have seen in competition, and he is taking you along. Enjoy!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan…
1 day ago
Perfect match. Perfect spot. XR Pro 2 in Oman with Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraadnn @Giel Vlugt @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding
3 days ago
If you’re a kiteboarder, flaring (also called parakiting) might look surprisingly familiar. You already know how to read the wind, control a wing, and manage power, all skills that carry over into flying. But while the transition feels natural, this…
3 days ago
From biggest crash to biggest win - Zara's latest vlog is out now! Watch here.nn @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
4 days ago
Friday sessions!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
5 days ago
From one of her biggest crashes ever to becoming the first woman to win the Red Bull Megaloop, Zara Hoogenraad takes us behind the scenes of the Red Bull Megaloop 2025. With winds reaching 90 km/h, huge waves, and tricks…
5 days ago
Rory Dace landing clean with the Pace & Choice 6 in SA.nn @CORE Kiteboarding
6 days ago
Sometimes you just have to cruise!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 week ago
Heavy sends by no other than Giel Vlugt with the new XR Pro 2!nn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
1 week ago
CORE's brand new XR Pro 2 is here and it just got brutal! The next-gen Big Air Performer is tuned even more uncompromisingly for maximum height & hangtime without giving up the legendary comfort and impressive control of the XR.…
2 weeks ago
Relive the action - RED BULL MEGALOOP 2025!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan van Dijk @Francesca Maini @Giel Vlugt @Jamie Overbeek @Jason Van Der Spuy @Jeremy Burlando @Jett Bradshaw @Josh Gillitt @Lana Herman @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo Casati @Luca Ceruti @Nathalie Lambrecht @Ruben…
2 weeks ago
Who doesn't love a bit of old school!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
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Try these 4 kitefoil turns!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
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The next generation of CORE’s Big Air Performer: Now tuned even more uncompromisingly for maximum height and hangtime. With a smartly refined leading edge diameter, the XR Pro 2 retains its high stiffness and performance while offering improved turning characteristics.…
2 weeks ago
Watch the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 - Men’s highlights here!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan van Dijk @Giel Vlugt @Lorenzo Casati @Luca Ceruti @CORE Kiteboarding @DUOTONE @F-ONE Kiteboarding @Flysurfer @Harlem Kitesurfing @Mystic
2 weeks ago
Spin it. Style it. Send it. Fusion 7 going off in Brazil.nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
Gabriel Benetton in full form in Indonesia!nn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding
2 weeks ago
Today is the day — the world’s best kiteboarders gather on the raw coastline of the Netherlands as Red Bull Megaloop 2025 kicks off in Noordwijk. Known for its brutal North Sea storms and as the home of 2015 champion…
2 weeks ago
Steven Akkersdijk styling it out a smooth moon slide to wrapped!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
In this video, we take you to Noordwijk and sit down with friends who have all competed in the Red Bull Megaloop events. They share their highlights, memories, and personal experiences from being part of the action, while also looking…
3 weeks ago
Steven Akkersdijk styling it out as usualnn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Vrinda Hamal laying it down with the Imperator 7 and XR8 in Los Roquesnn @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Buzzy riding the Era LW and Pace through Los Roquesnn @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Who said 12 knots couldnt be fun!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
Keep an eye on our reigning world champ Gabriel Benetton – leading the 2025 rankings following stop two in Sylt!nn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding @GKA Kite World Tour
4 weeks ago
Pace Pro and Choice 6 in full effect over CPT!nn @Joshua Emanuel @CORE Kiteboarding
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Gabriel & James gave it their all to claim the podium!nn @Gabriel Benetton @James Carew @CORE Kiteboarding @DUOTONE @GKA Kite World Tour @ION Products
4 weeks ago
Steven Akkersdijk & Willow River Tonkin at Laguna de Patos!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Your weekly dose of Los Roques blue!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Watch the action-packed highlights from Finals Day / Day Four of the Kite-Surf discipline in Sylt. Congratulations to all podium winners! Mens Results 1st Theo Demanez 2nd Gabriel Benetton 3rd James Carew 4th Leonardo Casati Women's Results 1st Capucine Delannoy…
4 weeks ago
Unstoppable Duo at Northshore, Fuerteventura!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Action from St. Peter-Ording!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
History made in St. Peter-Ording! Fifty-six young riders battled it out at the first-ever GKA Youth Big Air World Championships. Three boys’ divisions (U14, U16, U19) and seven fearless girls in U19 - Check out the highlights here!nn @Finn Flugel…
1 month ago
Juli on the Fusion 7 in Águas Belas, Brazil!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
9m vs 9m! Watch the full video here.nn @Michael Mac Donald @CORE Kiteboarding @Ride Engine
1 month ago
Mike Mac Donald tested CORE's new 9m Pace ExoTex back-to-back with the 9m Pace Pro ALUULA to see if the €1,000 cheaper model holds up, how it stacks up for loops and jumps, and whether he’d still go for the…
1 month ago
It's #WipeoutWednesday!nn @CORE Kiteboarding @DUOTONE @Mystic
1 month ago
Ben Beholz doing his thing!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
When it all comes down, when every move matters, that’s when the Pace Pro makes the difference.- Giel Vlugtnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
1 month ago
Carlos Mario knows how to work the Los Roques wind; with the Air Pro, it’s all play!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Langebaan lines - the Pace Pro & Choice 6 doing what they do best!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Ben Beholz doing his thing!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Golden hour hits harder in Laguna de Patos!nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
The end of dull lightwind sessions. The start of something else entirely! @carlosmariokiter___ on the Air Pro & Fusion 7 in Los Roques, Venezuelann @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Chasing swell in Western Australia, Joshua Emanuel may have found a wave that ranks in his top three of all time! His Western Australia trip was one unforgettable adventure, covering nearly 6,000 kilometres in just five weeks. Travelling from the…
2 months ago
360 views Vrinda Hamal on the CORE Pace Pro and Choice 6 in Saldanha, SA!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Gabriel Benetton with the 720 III in Aguas Belas, Brazilnn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Catch us where the wind hits just right! Erick Andersonn & Fabian Moser on the Fusion 7 in Águas Belasnn @Erick Anderson @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Ben Beholz's favourite playground!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
In this episode of #RoadToSylt the crew heads to northern Denmark chasing down a storm on a spontaneous one day mission that turns into a fast paced roller coaster of wind and waves, all packed into a single day!nn @CORE…
2 months ago
Ben Beholz spreading those weekend vibes!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months
When @fabianmoser_ landed in Brazil for the first time, he expected good kiting, but what he got was a full-on adventure! This trip with the @corekites team was about more than gear testing. It was a deep dive into the…
4 weeks ago
Issue 112 is here! nnThis issue, @rouchater kicks things off with an editorial on summer storms in the UK, exploring how big air, storm chasing, and apps are reshaping our sport and why safety should always come first. We hit…
1 month ago
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