Giel Vlugt
Pro Rider
3 days 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...
3 days 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 weeks ago
Loops on loops on loops Gielvlugt & Shahar Tsabary
3 weeks 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...
3 weeks 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...
4 weeks ago
Send sessions, Gran Canaria style. XR Pro 2 above Giel Vlugt and Shahar Tsabary
4 weeks ago
W.O.L #32 – Lorenzo Casati is out now! Join Lorenzo as he takes on the Red Bull Megaloop 2025.
4 weeks 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...
4 weeks ago
Perfect match. Perfect spot. XR Pro 2 in Oman with Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraad
1 month 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...
1 month ago
Heavy sends by no other than Giel Vlugt with the new XR Pro 2!
1 month ago
Relive the action - RED BULL MEGALOOP 2025!
1 month ago
Watch the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 - Men’s highlights here!
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
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…
3 days ago
Loops on loops on loops Gielvlugt & Shahar Tsabarynn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
2 weeks 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…
3 weeks 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…
3 weeks ago
Send sessions, Gran Canaria style. XR Pro 2 above Giel Vlugt and Shahar Tsabarynn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
4 weeks 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…
4 weeks 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 we have seen in competition, and he is taking you along. Enjoy!nn @Andrea Principi @Cohan…
4 weeks ago
Perfect match. Perfect spot. XR Pro 2 in Oman with Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraadnn @Giel Vlugt @Zara Hoogenraad @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks 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…
1 month ago
Heavy sends by no other than Giel Vlugt with the new XR Pro 2!nn @Giel Vlugt @CORE Kiteboarding @Mystic
1 month 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…
1 month 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
1 month 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…
1 month 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…
3 days ago
