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This week I’m training with my new coach trying Functional Patterns and learning to move my body more as one unit. I’m taking you along...
This week I’m back kitesurfing in Holland, slowly getting my body back on track and taking you along for everything in between. A little bit...
Welcome back to another episode of The Diary of a Kitesurf Girl. I actually wasn’t sure if I wanted to post this week, because life...
In this episode of The Diary of a Kitesurf Girl, I'm talking about how I make money as a professional kitesurfer, how sponsorships in kitesurfing...
Welcome to the first episode of The Diary of a Kitesurf Girl! I went to Gran Canaria for a Big Air kitesurfing training trip with...
Check out Zaras latest adventure in Mauritius!
A lot has changed over the past few months and this video marks the start of a brand new chapter. It takes you back to...
The women's finals of Lords of Tram was a show stopper. If you didn't get a chance to watch it then check it out!
Oman delivering the goods! XR Pro 2 looking good in Oman @zarahoogenraad 💙 🎥 @bagarov #ridecore #corekites #kitesurf #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #gokiting
What the windy days look like for pro rider Zara Hoogenraad. A few windy days in my life as a professional kitesurfer. Training in windy...
New year is all about setting goals and Zara Hoogenraad is all over it. 🤘🏼 Welcome to 2026 🌊✨ In this vlog I’m sharing my...
Dice looks like he wants it to be Christmas forever!
Kiteboarding might be a young sport, but its history is packed with unforgettable moments. This year’s Red Bull King of the Air wasn’t just about going extreme —it was also a chance to reflect on where the sport started and how far it’s come. Rou Chater, who’s been in the game for 25 years, shares his unique take on KOTA’s evolution, from its roots in Maui to the groundbreaking inclusion of a women’s division this year. Get ready for a deep dive into the event’s history, the highs and lows, and what makes it such a massive part of the kiteboarding culture.
We sit down with Lana Herman! From her beginnings in landlocked Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discovering the world of kiteboarding, Lana’s journey has been anything but ordinary. We talk about how kiteboarding changed her life, her love for Big Air, and the role of her sponsors in shaping her career. Check it out!
Zara Hoogenraad became the Big Air World Champion in 2024 after overcoming self-doubt, personal loss, and countless challenges. Her story is a testament to resilience and the belief that no dream is too big, inspiring others to pursue their dreams no matter how impossible they may seem. Read all about her journey exclusively in IKSURFMAG!
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…
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!
Feast your eyes on some of our favourite images over the past two months! Our Lightroom gallery is where we share the best images with nowhere else to go… don't miss it!
All eyes are on the big air scene, and this year, we've seen another leap forward in tricks and technicality. With the young guns leading the charge, the level of competition is unbelievable. Read on as Crystal Veness recaps the biggest news in the world of big air!
In this edition of Insight, we're honouring each of the women that have graced the cover of IKSURFMAG since our inception in 2006! Some still regularly appear in this magazine, while others have taken steps in different directions. We caught up with these talented ladies to discover how kiting has impacted their lives and continues to shape who they are today. Join the Cover Girls of IKSURFMAG in this Issue #100 special feature!
As one of the most influential women in kiteboarding and the dominant winner of Best Female Kitesurfer in the IKSURFMAG Readers Awards for three years in a row, Hannah Whiteley is, most definitely, an Intriguing Being. In this article, we share some of the highlights from the podcast. To get the full story, click the podcast icon on this page!
Among the most influential female kiteboarders on the Big Air scene at the moment, Zara Hoogenraad embodies power, strength and determination. A new name on the scene, but this one is definitely here to stay! Jen Tyler got to know all about Zara Hoogenraad in this exclusive interview!
Kitesurfing is a series of highs and lows, and we don’t just mean your jump stats! Editor Crystal Veness takes a look at how the motivation to get on the water can change, and how to get that fire burning again!
