Giel Vlugt
Pro Rider
1 month 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...
2 days ago
The vibes of this event from the buildup to podium are electric ⚡️ The energy. The sends. The moments. KOTA 2025. You were unreal.
6 days ago
All left on the field for these two, hard work till the end! All in together — @gielvlugt and @shahar_tsabary went all out. 🙌 Green...
1 week ago
Day 2 is here and team Core are so ready for it! #teamCORE moving on together 🤝 after yesterday’s KOTA kickoff — @zarahoogenraad to the...
1 week ago
Good luck for team Core 🟢⚠️ All eyes on #teamCORE at King of the Air 2025 tomorrow – @gielvlugt, @zarahoogenraad and @shahar_tsabary making his debut...
1 month ago
Giel Vlugt & Shahar Tsabary with the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canaria
1 month 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...
2 months ago
Loops on loops on loops Gielvlugt & Shahar Tsabary
2 months ago
Red Bull King of the Air returns to Cold Hawaii - Relive the action here! We've got the best riders in the world lined up...
2 months ago
Everyone sees Zara's world title, but not the years of setbacks, mindset shifts, and the discipline that replaced her party nights! Her story isn’t just...
2 months ago
Send sessions, Gran Canaria style. XR Pro 2 above Giel Vlugt and Shahar Tsabary
2 months ago
W.O.L #32 – Lorenzo Casati is out now! Join Lorenzo as he takes on the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.
2 months 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...
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
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 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 108
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!
Issue 107
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!
Issue 103
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!
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!
Issue 89
From the colourful Caribbean to the European coast down to the windswept beaches of South Africa, Lightroom Issue 89 features some epic kitesurfing photography!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
The vibes of this event from the buildup to podium are electric ⚡️ The energy. The sends. The moments. KOTA 2025. You were unreal.nn @Cohan van Dijk @Francesca Maini @Giel Vlugt @Leonardo Casati @Lorenzo Casati @Nathalie Lambrecht @Zara Hoogenraad @Mystic
2 days ago
All left on the field for these two, hard work till the end! All in together — @gielvlugt and @shahar_tsabary went all out. 🙌 Green light for tomorrow: @zarahoogenraad will take the semis with full support from #teamCORE. 💛 🎥…
6 days ago
Day 2 is here and team Core are so ready for it! #teamCORE moving on together 🤝 after yesterday’s KOTA kickoff — @zarahoogenraad to the semis, @gielvlugt and @shahar_tsabary pushing into round three ⚠️🟢 Green light for Day 2 tomorrow.…
1 week ago
Good luck for team Core 🟢⚠️ All eyes on #teamCORE at King of the Air 2025 tomorrow – @gielvlugt, @zarahoogenraad and @shahar_tsabary making his debut 👀 🎥 @fabianmoser_ #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokitingnn @Giel Vlugt @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding
1 week ago
Giel Vlugt & Shahar Tsabary with the XR Pro 2 in Gran Canariann @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding
1 month 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 in Tarifa, and the progression of big air moves. They discuss Giel's first experiences with…
1 month ago
Loops on loops on loops Gielvlugt & Shahar Tsabarynn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
2 months ago
Red Bull King of the Air returns to Cold Hawaii - Relive the action here! We've got the best riders in the world lined up to take on the North Sea in Nørre Vorupør, with a shot at competing at…
2 months ago
Everyone sees Zara's world title, but not the years of setbacks, mindset shifts, and the discipline that replaced her party nights! Her story isn’t just about kitesurfing, but about proving how changing habits, training with purpose, and fuelling right can…
2 months ago
Send sessions, Gran Canaria style. XR Pro 2 above Giel Vlugt and Shahar Tsabarynn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
2 months ago
W.O.L #32 – Lorenzo Casati is out now! Join Lorenzo as he takes on the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.nn @Cohan van Dijk @Giel Vlugt @Leonardo Casati @Lewis Crathern @Lorenzo Casati @Ruben Lenten @Sarah Sadek @Zara Hoogenraad @DUOTONE @Harlem Kitesurfing @ION…
2 months ago
Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months
🎙️ The Kite Pod #4: Giel Vlugt / Breaking Barriers, Bones and Innovation is now LIVE! nnIn this conversation, @rouchater interviews @gielvlugt , big air legend, about his journey in the sport, the challenges of teaching, the evolution of kiteboarding…
1 month ago
