Steven Akkersdijk
Pro Rider
3 days ago
Cape Town cruising. Hand @stevenakkersdijk a Pace and let the magic happen š„ š„ @madox.surfā #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigair
1 week ago
Learn how to level up your jumps by understanding this! Understanding how your kite is positioned at takeoff is one of the most overlooked details...
2 weeks ago
In this podcast, Rou Chater interviews kiteboarding expert Steven Akkersdijk, exploring various aspects of the sport, including the evolution of equipment, the transition from competition...
4 weeks ago
Keeping it simple and stylish for EVER!
2 months ago
Fusion 7 moves @stevenakkersdijkā š„ @supernothing_ofc #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #brazil #brasil
2 months ago
Drone skills on point. Riding on point.
3 months ago
Steven Akkersdijk attempting the viral popped backroll hand drag maneuver, smooth!
3 months ago
You might have already seen this trick circulating the internet. Check out the break down of the trick and see if you can give it...
3 months ago
Blind take offs take timing and precision to the next level. Steven Akkersdijk makes it look effortless.
3 months ago
Dancing into the sunset...
4 months ago
Lagoon days in Brazil with Steven Akkersdijk
4 months ago
Steven Akkersdijkā turning Big Bay into a launch pad with the Pace!
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 worldās 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 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 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 Akkersdijkās SA Masterclass wrapped things up at #4 with tips to land high jumps like a pro. Watch the movies here!
Issue 108
Get ready for an exciting journey through the top 4 movies watched by our readers in this issue!
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 COREās kites, with the help of Giel Vlugt and Zara Hoogenraad, this new model takes Big Air to a whole new level. Letās jump in!
Issue 102
Angely Bouillot is one of the most dynamic and fearless big air kiteboarders on the planet! In this exclusive interview, Angely takes us on a journey from her roots in Lyon, where she was a rising skiing star, to harrowing moments in Morocco. Read about her kiteboarding adventures, van life escapades, and the insatiable quest for life's most extraordinary experiences!
Issue 101
Social media has changed the kiteboarding industry, but is it for the better? Rou Chater and Crystal Veness explore the impact of social media on our sport, both positive and negative. Is social media really the answer?
Issue 101
In this issue, we take a peek at what's new in the industry at AWSI. Head to the Red Sea to catch the action from Windseekers KiteFest, read our Olympic update, and find out about some of the newest gear to hit the market from Ozone and Duotone! It's all here in On The Fly!
Issue 91
Being a top-level athlete in any sport comes with significant risk; kiting is no different. The road to achieving kitesurfing glory can be bumpy, but is the risk worth the reward? We speak to international pros and average Joe's to get their perspectives. You wonāt want to miss what they had to say!
Issue 91
For 2022, the team at CORE Kiteboarding has announced an exciting expansion to their product range! In this Q&A, we learn what inspired the new CORE Protective Gear lineup and what makes their products unique!
Issue 88
One of the hottest spots on everyoneās āMUST KITEā list is South Africaā¦ for good reason! Steven Akkersdijk returns to Cape Town on a different sort of mission. Buckle up and enjoy the ride as Steven and JosĆ© take us off the beaten path on their journey across South Africa!
Issue 86
A picture is worth a thousand words, and hereās a selection of the best shots that tell their own story!
Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months
Cape Town cruising. Hand @stevenakkersdijk a Pace and let the magic happen š„ š„ @madox.surfā #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting #bigairnn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
3 days ago
Learn how to level up your jumps by understanding this! Understanding how your kite is positioned at takeoff is one of the most overlooked details in jumping higher. Most riders focus on bringing the kite to 12, but very few…
1 week ago
In this podcast, Rou Chater interviews kiteboarding expert Steven Akkersdijk, exploring various aspects of the sport, including the evolution of equipment, the transition from competition to coaching, and the impact of youth on risk-taking in kiteboarding. They discuss the art…
2 weeks ago
Keeping it simple and stylish for EVER!nn @Steven Akkersdijk @CORE Kiteboarding
4 weeks ago
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