CORE Kiteboarding
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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...
4 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...
7 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...
4 days ago
name a better office @gabrielmbenetton, @gringokite & @shahar_tsabary on the Pace, Brazil. 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting
3 weeks ago
Crystal clear waters and a session with your friends. What more could you want?
3 weeks ago
From land to lake in a second!
3 weeks ago
If you’re not crashing you’re not trying hard enough!
4 weeks ago
High risk high reward!
4 weeks ago
The duo you could watch all day long
4 weeks ago
Fusion 7 looking right at home!
4 weeks ago
Island hopping!
4 weeks ago
It doesn't always go to plan, but Steven sure knows how to style it out!
1 month ago
Chasing wind, finding everything else
1 month ago
Giel in Gran Canaria, this looks like the place to be!
1 month ago
Backmobe but keep it hooked in!
Issue 115
Le Barcarès: A spot where innovation and skill take control. Records are broken, and riders push the limits of Big Air kiteboarding. This event is known as one of the most extreme in the sport for a reason. Lords of Tram 2026 was an edition that had heads turning and questions being asked.
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!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
name a better office @gabrielmbenetton, @gringokite & @shahar_tsabary on the Pace, Brazil. 🎥 @madox.surf #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding
4 days ago
Crystal clear waters and a session with your friends. What more could you want?nn @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
From land to lake in a second!nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
If you’re not crashing you’re not trying hard enough!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
3 weeks ago
The duo you could watch all day longnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Fusion 7 looking right at home!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Island hopping!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
It doesn't always go to plan, but Steven sure knows how to style it out!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
Chasing wind, finding everything elsenn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Giel in Gran Canaria, this looks like the place to be!nn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Backmobe but keep it hooked in!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Just another day in big bay!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
The empty beaches of Los Roques. This is where we would like to spend our weekends too!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Yoga/kitefoiling. Have you tried?!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
These two make for an insane duo! We could watch them all day.nn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Blind Judge on a 15 qm Air Pro @pascalefuss in Punta Trettu, Sardegna.nn @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Flat water paradise, bring on the summer months ☀️nn @Ben Beholz @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month ago
Some classics in Big Bay with Steven 🇿🇦nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Peace and flow on the Pace Kite.nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Spot the difference, level extreme kitesurfing!nn @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Kite transition, but make it stylish...nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
On the section and locked in, how good is this to watch?!nn @Gabriel Benetton @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Steven always finding ways to re define steez 😮💨nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months ago
Giel always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #bigairnn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months 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…
2 months ago
Why pick one when you can do it all?nn @Alina Cornelli @CORE Kiteboarding
2 months 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…
2 months 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 months ago
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