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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!

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Kitesurfing Technique - Front Loop Transition
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Kitesurfing Reviews - F-ONE Kiteboarding Mitu Pro Carbon 2024
F-ONE Kiteboarding Mitu Pro Carbon

The MITU PRO CARBON is a highly sought-after board known for its agility and reactivity in wave riding, as well as its strapless freestyle and air game capabilities. It boasts a compact outline and features a single concave that has become a signature of the MITU PRO models. This unique shape allows the board to plane early, accelerate quickly, and...

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Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Neo SLS 9m 2024
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Kitesurfing Reviews - DUOTONE Rebel SLS 2024
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The SLS gear, which stands for Strong Light Superior, offers users the opportunity to push their limits and strive for peak performance without compromising on quality. The recently released 2024 edition of the Rebel SLS is an upgraded version that brings forth incredible performance in a user-friendly package. With its improved low-end range and the same reliable Rebel sheet-and-go feeling,...