Core Kiteboarding

Core Kiteboarding is originally a German brand. Located in one of Europe's hotspots, Fehmarn, Core Kiteboarding develops market-leading kites, kiteboards, foils, and accessories. The company began as a producer of custom kiteboards under the name Carved in 2001, making them one of the first kiteboard manufacturers in the world at that time. They always strive to deliver the highest quality, which is why they eventually moved to the sister company ELAN in Slovenia. ELAN is one of the most modern production facilities for skis and yachts in Europe. Due to the success of the Carved business, Core Kiteboarding was established in 2007. Core Kiteboarding provides kites, bars, boards, and foils under the Core Kiteboarding brand. With over 20 years of experience, Core Kiteboarding knows how to use the most exclusive materials in combination with innovative production processes to ensure the best quality. What sets Core apart is that they don't release a new range of kites every year but do so every two years. Core Kiteboarding only introduces a new kite when it has genuinely improved and has been thoroughly tested. Core Kiteboarding offers a wide range of distinctive kites like the Core XR, Core Nexus, Core GTS, and kiteboards like the Core Choice and the Core Fusion.

As early as the late '90s, founder and CEO Bernie Hiss took one of the first prototypes of four-line kites to the water. However, this was not the product he would start with in the kitesurfing industry. In 2001, Bernie Hiss began the production of kitesurf twintip boards in Fehmarn under the name Carved Customs, in the building where Core and Carved are still located today. As one of the first kiteboard manufacturers, the boards were handcrafted with the (then) highest quality materials. To maintain the quality of products, including kiteboards, they eventually moved to the sister company ELAN. ELAN is one of the most modern production facilities for skis and yachts in Europe.

In the spring of 2007, Bernie introduced his first Core/Carved kite, the Carved DNA. Even then, the emphasis on developing Core kites was on performance, comfort, safety, and quality. These core values remain central to Core Kiteboarding to this day. Over the years, several kites were added to the kite range, and even the very first Core kite, the Riot, was discontinued. The Core Kiteboarding range now includes XR/XR Pro, Nexus, GTS, Section, XLITE, and Impact, as well as a separate kiteboard and surfboard line under the name Core, featuring models like the Core Choice and the Core Fusion. Core's kites and kiteboards cater to everyone, from pro’s to beginners, wave riders to kiteloop enthusiasts.

Core is now one of the leading kite manufacturers in the world. You can spot a Core kite with the characteristic black and white color combination on any kite spot. These kites remain incredibly stable in the air and are designed by the best kite designers in the industry. In addition to the Core team, the Carved team plays a significant role in designing, developing, and producing Core kitesurf kites. This collaboration has formed a large team with a wealth of technical knowledge. The technical team works with the world's best kitesurfers, such as Willow River, Joshua Emanuel, and Steven Akkersdijk, to tailor the kites to the high demands of the team riders.

Core kites are developed and initially tested at the Core headquarters in Fehmarn. Fehmarn is a small sunny island in the Baltic Sea known for its frequent winds, and the Core office is just 10 minutes from the beach—a perfect place for testing kites. The boards by Core and Carved are produced in Germany and Austria. Core kites are manufactured in Sri Lanka, meeting European quality standards. In a short period of time, Core has evolved from a small kite brand in Germany to one of the largest and best kite brands in the world.

Core Kiteboarding isn't just incredibly skilled at designing and refining kites. In recent years, Core Kiteboarding has built up a wide range of kiteboards. These kiteboards are developed with the latest innovations and technical features, which are certainly noticeable on the water. Core collaborates with Carved Customs, known for their renowned Imperator, a full carbon kiteboard that delivers astonishing performance. Core also produces kiteboards in-house, like the Core Fusion. These kiteboards are crafted from top-quality materials and feature the latest innovations. For instance, CARTAN 2 carbon is used in the kiteboards, providing a stiffer flex, more grip, and a playful feel on the water. Core Kiteboarding's product lineup includes the Core Choice, known for its flexibility and comfortable performance in choppy conditions. Whether you're looking for twin-tip kiteboards or surfboard directionals, Core Kiteboarding has a suitable kiteboard for every level of kitesurfer.

In recent years, Core Kiteboarding has demonstrated its prominence within the kitesurfing scene by introducing new technologies and high-performance kites to the market. Kitemana has the largest stock of Core Kiteboarding products that are available for immediate delivery. We personally test all kites and kiteboards to provide you with the best possible advice regarding kites, kiteboards, bars, and accessories.

In the Netherlands, you can find many Core kites, kiteboards, and accessories at popular spots such as Brouwersdam, Zandmotor (Kijkduin), Vrouwenpolder, Rockanje, Maasvlakte / Slufter, Scheveningen, Rotterdam, Wassenaar, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Langevelderslag, Zandvoort, IJmuiden, Wijk aan Zee, Castricum, Egmond aan Zee, Callantsoog, Amsterdam, Den Helder, Texel, Makkum, Workum, Lemmer, Strand Horst, Enkhuizen, Zeewolde, Almere, Muiderberg.