Giel Vlugt
Pro Rider
2 hours ago
Watch the Red Bull Megaloop 2025 - Men’s highlights here!
3 days 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...
4 weeks ago
When it all comes down, when every move matters, that’s when the Pace Pro makes the difference.- Giel Vlugt
2 months ago
After months off the water, built to bounce back follows Giel Vlugt's return to riding, where every wind window counts and every step forward still...
3 months ago
Relive the emotions of Lorenzo Casati winning for the 2nd year in a row the Tarifa Reb Bull King of the Air Qualifier!
5 months ago
The KOTA Series takes you behind the scenes of the 2024 Red Bull King of the Air — the world’s biggest and most prestigious big...
6 months ago
Green Light! It’s ON! The forecast for Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th is looking solid, with a possible start at 7:30 AM CET...
6 months ago
Floating. Giel Vlugt on the Pace Pro, somewhere between Cape Town and Cloud 9!
7 months ago
60+ knot gusts. Sand-blasted chaos. The ocean gone wild. This wasn’t just a competition—it was survival. Riders clung to their 6m kites as the elements...
8 months ago
The Pace Pro is built for the loops you've been dreaming of!
8 months ago
Loop. Land. Repeat. Giel Vlugt is bringing the heat in Hermanus with the Pace Pro!
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8 months ago
Watch Chase of the Trade Winds—a stunning film by Nikola Bagarov! Join Mostafa Abbas, Janek Grzegorzewski, Giel Vlugt, and Luca Ceruti as they venture into...
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!
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2 hours 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…
3 days 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
4 weeks ago
After months off the water, built to bounce back follows Giel Vlugt's return to riding, where every wind window counts and every step forward still comes with a cost. “I had a great session. No pain, full focus. But what…
2 months ago
Posts we shared on our Instagram Page over the last 2 months
