Giel Vlugt is a Dutch Big Air kitesurfer on the CORE Kiteboarding team and a Red Bull King of the Air regular, competing again at KOTA 2025 in Cape Town.

Which disciplines does Giel Vlugt compete in?

According to the cited sources, Giel Vlugt competes in Big Air.

Which brands does Giel Vlugt ride for?

The cited sources currently link him to Core; relationship details await admin verification.

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Giel Vlugt

Netherlands

Big Air

Core

Country

Netherlands

Main discipline

Big Air

Current brands

Core

About

Vlugt opened KOTA 2025 with a solid Round 1 that earned a direct pass into Round 3, where changing conditions ended his run, after which he supported teammate Zara Hoogenraad as her caddy in the women's final rounds. A 2021 documentary followed his journey to that year's King of the Air.

CORE describes him as the most experienced of its three KOTA 2025 riders.

Achievements

2025
Red Bull King of the Air - Round 3
Red Bull King of the Air · Round 3 · Big Air
Proof
2021
Red Bull King of the Air - Competitor (documentary subject)
Red Bull King of the Air · Competitor · Big Air
Proof

Brands & Sponsors

Current

Core

Team rider

Featured as CORE rider in the brand's KOTA 2025 newsroom report.

Riding styles

Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Giel Vlugt?: Giel Vlugt is a Dutch Big Air kitesurfer on the CORE Kiteboarding team and a Red Bull King of the Air regular, competing again at KOTA 2025 in Cape Town.
Which disciplines does Giel Vlugt compete in?: According to the cited sources, Giel Vlugt competes in Big Air.
Which brands does Giel Vlugt ride for?: The cited sources currently link him to Core; relationship details await admin verification.

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