Explore Giel Vlugt's complete coverage archive: stories, interviews, news and magazine appearances in one place.
Storm Boelo hit the Dutch coast! . Filmed during extreme weather conditions, this video captures a unique day of professional kiteboarding footage, featuring different riders,...
The duo you could watch all day long
Giel in Gran Canaria, this looks like the place to be!
These two make for an insane duo! We could watch them all day.
Giel always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #grancanaria #bigair
Double trouble. Future’s looking good @figovanekeren & @gielvlugt in Cape Town 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #cpt #bigair
When the angles change but the rider stays the same... Pick your angle 💥 @gielvlugt looping the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canaria 🎥 @madox.surf...
Start em young and keep em keen! Next gen already on the go ⬆️ @figokitetarifa linking up with @gielvlugt in Cape Town. 🎥 @stevenakkersdijk #ridecore...
Gran Canaria working hard. For when you want full power and nothing less 💥 @gielvlugt & @shahar_tsabary on the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canaria...
The XR Pro 2 & Imperator Pro look like the perfect recipe for excellence. safe to say, he did not disappoint. @gielvlugt with the XR...
The never ending chase. 🌪️ @gielvlugt always chasing the next thrill 🎥 @bagarov #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigair
This spot looks so good and the view is next level! feels like a fever dream ☁️ @gielvlugt with the Pace Pro in Hermanus, SA...
It's the news Big Air fans around the world have been waiting for... the list of riders who will compete in the upcoming 2022 Red...
The results are in! The six winners of the Red Bull Megaloop Porsche Qualifier Series have been announced. Out of 18 qualitative video entries, these...
It's the news we've all been waiting for... your riders for the Red Bull King of the Air 2021 have been announced after a heated...
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!
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.
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!
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.
With its stunning coastlines, steady winds, and rich cultural history, Oman really is the perfect mix of adventure and tradition. In this feature, filmmaker and photographer Nikola Bagarov dives into his project with Majan Ospreys to show us what makes Oman so special. If you’re dreaming about your next big trip, this might just be the sign you’ve been waiting for!
Phil Janke (CORE Head of Marketing) talks us through the Pace Pro in this Tech Focus. Designed by Frank Ilfrich, the genius behind CORE’s kites, with the help of Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraad, this new model takes Big Air to a whole new level. Let’s jump in!
Giel Vlugt is one of the biggest names in the world of Big Air kiteboarding, having achieved a rapid rise to fame with his innovative tricks and hardworking approach! "Double G" brought some World Firsts to the sport, landing the first-ever double loop and pushing the trick selection in big air to new levels. In this exclusive interview, we catch up with Giel as he starts the new year chasing new heights with Team CORE!
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!
From the colourful Caribbean to the European coast down to the windswept beaches of South Africa, Lightroom Issue 89 features some epic kitesurfing photography!
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...
