Willow River Tonkin

Willow River Tonkin

Pro Rider

3 days ago

Willow carving, looping, and charging with the brand-new Section 5 in Sumbawa's epic waves!

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6 days ago

Tested by Willow River-Tonkin and freshly crowned World Champion Gabriel Benetton in Indonesia’s fiery reef breaks, the CORE Section 5 redefines wave performance! With optimised...

1 month ago

The XR8: mastering the elements straight from Brazil!

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5 months ago

CORE's Sensor Bar system is a trailblazer in several key areas: ultra-direct bar feel, simplicity, high-end components and craftsmanship. With the fourth generation, we've elevated...

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6 months ago

Join Willow-River Tonkin on an adventure that proves how a simple act of kindness can ride a wave of change. Discover the inspiring story of...

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6 months ago

Willow-River Tonkin soaking in the sunset hues!

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6 months ago

Willow-River Tonkin is in his comfort zone!

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7 months ago

Name a better feeling....

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7 months ago

If you watch one video today, make sure it's this one! Join Willow-River Tonkin on an incredible adventure kitesurfing along the stunning Chilean coastline.

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7 months ago

Watch the CORE crew, including Willow-River Tonkin, Steven Akkersdijk, Joshua Emanuel, and Lutz, fly into Willow's hometown in Mauritius to search for wind and waves...

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8 months ago

CORE's ERA is a board that sets the bar for innovation and sustainability. Designed for the joy of free riding, it's engineered to transform your...

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Issue 105

With the spotlight firmly on big air right now, does it come at the detriment of the many facets of our sport, or even perhaps the very sport itself? At the risk of being burned at the stake, Rou Chater dives deep into the abyss…

5 months ago
Issue 104

Mild-mannered, thoughtful and incredibly passionate about making better products for you to enjoy, Philip Schennagel, the CEO of CORE, sits down with Rou Chater for the Intriguing Beings Podcast!

7 months ago
Issue 99

Lightroom Issue #99 is jam-packed with some of the most beautiful photos we've seen this past two months. Click here to see the full gallery!

1 year ago
Issue 95

The kite industry is experiencing change at a rapid pace. From new materials to new shapes to new faces, it can be hard to keep up with the trends! In September, we took a trip inside the industry at the AWSI Expo in Hood River, Oregon. Find out what insights Editor Crystal Veness took home in this exclusive article!

2 years ago
Issue 92

Your choices matter in kiteboarding. Whether it's who you voted for in our Readers Awards, what gear you spend your money on, or how you engage with rider and brand content online, your decisions fuel the industry. Read more, and hear from your Readers Awards winners in this IKSURFMAG feature by editor Crystal Veness!

3 years ago
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!

3 years ago
Issue 81

More incredible images with no place to call home, check them out!

4 years ago
Issue 81

Core have just launched the Sensor 3 bar, and it’s a sublime bit of kit, Sukie Huntley Robertson speaks to Philip Schinnagel and Rick Jensen about the creation of a masterpiece and how simplicity ran to the very core of the product. Click here to check it out!

4 years ago
Issue 77

Can we carry on as we are as a kiteboarding industry or do we need to make drastic changes to our habits and processes for our sport to become environmentally neutral? Join Rou Chater as he turns his journo mode on as he sets out to discover what is happening right now and what can be done moving forward.

5 years ago
Issue 75

Incredible images with no particular place to go.

5 years ago
Issue 69

Without a control bar, you aren’t going to get very far. It may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment, but the control bar may have the most significant impact on whether your session is a hit or a miss. Read on to get informed about bar length, line length, connection choices, depower options and more!

6 years ago
Issue 67

Rou Chater has been travelling to One Eye in Mauritius since before it was even a thing, in the old days it was quiet and menacing, these days it’s a zoo out there. If you’ve ever wanted to know the best way to tackle it, and how to survive then read this!

7 years ago

Posts we shared on our Facebook Page over the last 2 months

Willow carving, looping, and charging with the brand-new Section 5 in Sumbawa's epic waves!nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding

3 days ago

Tested by Willow River-Tonkin and freshly crowned World Champion Gabriel Benetton in Indonesia’s fiery reef breaks, the CORE Section 5 redefines wave performance! With optimised drift, intelligent volume distribution for wingtip stability, and faster turning and flying behaviour, this kite…

6 days ago

The XR8: mastering the elements straight from Brazil!nn @Willow River Tonkin @CORE Kiteboarding

1 month ago

22 year old water sports enthusiast.

Currently adventuring the world.

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