The Interview: Giel Vlugt

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 Travel Guides - Saipan
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Saipan
Saipan

Saipan is the second largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands chain, a U.S. territory located 120 miles North of Guam. It has year-round tropical temperatures, good wind from November through April, and a large, flat water lagoon along its western shore. Wind and Weather Sitting just north of the equator between the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Saipan...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Punta San Carlos
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Punta San Carlos
Punta San Carlos

Punta San Carlos is one of the most rad places on the planet; if you are into riding waves, then you must have heard about this fabled spot already. It’s been frequented by windsurfers and surfers for over 40 years and is now home to a proper camp that has been set up and run by Mr Punta San Carlos,...

Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cat Island
Kitesurfing Travel Guides - Cat Island
Cat Island

Located just one hour from Fort Lauderdale or 30 minutes from Nassau, Cat Island is one of the 700 islands of the Bahamas where you can step out of the plane and disconnect with the world! Far away from mass tourism, this is the perfect place to relax or enjoy epic conditions for kiteboarding, surfing, sailing, scuba diving (and shark...

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Christian and Karine have been putting together the best kitesurfing technique guides in the business since our very first issue. There are hundreds of different kitesurfing tricks and tips to choose from including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our kitesurfing technique section is easy to navigate and the perfect place to improve your knowledge before you hit the water.

Kitesurfing Technique - Popped Front Roast Beef
Kitesurfing Technique - Popped Front Roast Beef
Popped Front Roast Beef

There is something hugely satisfying in trying to improve or perfect things that you can already do, whether necessary or not. There’s probably more than one of you reading this that spent time as a youngster fashioning their signature into what it is today, who had an extra “hour or two” of driving lessons to convince the examiner of your...

Kitesurfing Technique - Double Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Double Front Loop Down Loop Transition
Double Front Loop Down Loop Transition

This is a personal favourite on the transition side of life, as it has a lazy feel and an almost slow mo appearance, thanks to the fact you don’t need to turn the full 720˚ as the downloop does a lot of the work for you. As a basis for this we’d suggest having the front loop downloop transition in...

Kitesurfing Technique - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Kitesurfing Technique - Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition
Boned Inverted Back Roll Transition

There are literally hundreds of ways to turn around in kiting. The trusty transition can be anything from a cooling sit down to a multi-rotational kite looping mishmash and anything in between. The good news is we have plenty to challenge us and no excuses not to add another one to our repertoire. Today it's the boned inverted back roll...

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Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra 2024
Ozone Zephyr V8 Ultra

Introducing the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X, a light wind specific freeride machine designed for riders of any level who want to enjoy more time on the water. The goal was to enhance the performance of the Zephyr, making it easier and more fun to ride in light winds. With a huge wind range of 6-20 knots, the Zephyr V8 Ultra-X is...

Kitesurfing Reviews - Naish Kiteboarding Monarch 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - Naish Kiteboarding Monarch 2024
Naish Kiteboarding Monarch

The all new Monarch board has been specifically crafted to cater to the needs of big air and freestyle riders who are looking to maximize load and pop. They have concentrated on achieving maximum speed and grip by refining the rocker, outline, and flex of the board. Furthermore, the new bottom shape has been designed to effectively channel water, ensuring...

Kitesurfing Reviews - North Kiteboarding Reach 2024
Kitesurfing Reviews - North Kiteboarding Reach 2024
North Kiteboarding Reach

Lively and playful, the 3-strut allrounder known as the Reach boasts unparalleled versatility and a wide wind range. They have made some improvements for the 2024 edition. The overall weight has been reduced, the canopy tension is now better for faster flying, and the arc design has been revised for a crisper and snappier response. The Reach is still nimble...