IKsurf Awards Core as Best Kite Brand and Manufacturer for 2024

February 24, 2025

IKsurf Awards Core as Best Kite Brand and Manufacturer for 2024

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Readers of the international kitesurfing and wingfoiling magazines iksurf and Tonic have once again rated CORE highly: The brand has been named Best Kitesurfing Brand and Best Kite Manufacturer of 2024. CORE also secured strong placements in Tonics wingfoil categories, reinforcing its growing presence in the market.

Recognition from the Kitesurfing Community

Being selected as Best Kitesurfing Brand and Best Kite Manufacturer in the IKSurfMag 2024 reader poll reflects the continued appreciation of CORE products within the kitesurfing community. The brand also performed well in the wingfoil segment: At the Tonic Awards 2024, CORE was ranked the third-best wing/foiling brand and took second place in the Best Board Manufacturer category.

Zara Hoogenraad – Big-Air-Weltmeisterin

Ben Beholz – Volgger

Strong Performances from Team Riders

CORE team riders also achieved individual successes. Big Air World Champion Zara Hoogenraad was named Best Female Rider of 2024, while Willow-River Tonkin secured second place in the Best Male Winger category. Ben Beholz was recognized as Best Kitesurfing Vlogger for the fourth consecutive time.

Philip Schinnagel, CEO of CORE, commented: "These results validate our work and show that kitesurfers and wingfoilers around the world value our products."

Continued Focus on Development and Innovation

With a focus on product innovation and performance, CORE remains an established name in kitesurfing and wingfoiling. The recognition at the IKSurfMag and TonicMag Awards highlights the role of high-quality materials and design in the industry.

CORE thanks everyone who participated in the voting and congratulates all the award recipients.

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