If you're into big air kiteboarding, you'll know it's a rush like no other. There's nothing quite like catching massive air, throwing down your biggest tricks, and feeling the crowd's energy when you stick the landing. If you're chasing that high or just love watching riders push the limits, the CORE Big Air Series is where it's at. At WA SURF, we're all about backing this epic discipline and stoked to be part of the action.

CORE Big Air Series

The CORE Big Air Series has become the go-to for kiteboarders looking to show the world what they are made of. Sponsored by CORE Kites Australia and organised by Kiteboarding Australia, this series gives riders a stage to show off what big air is all about. Last year's comps were massive, and this season, they've upped the game by adding more events, including Victoria's first Big Air Titles.

The CORE Big Air Nationals went down in November 2024 at Augusta, Western Australia, a world-class spot with perfect conditions for sending it - strong winds and clean lines made for an unforgettable weekend of big tricks and even bigger vibes.

Here's what Rebecca Bury, General Manager of Kiteboarding Australia, had to say:

"The Big Air discipline really took off in Australia last year… This year, we wanted to take the discipline to new heights with Core Kiteboarding, building on the momentum from last season."

The CORE Big Air Series is shaping Australia into a big air kiteboarding hotspot with events across the country.

The CORE Big Air Series events include:

• CORE Big Air Nationals 2024/25
• Big Air Victoria
• King of the Pond
• Big Sydney
• Big Air Queensland

2024/25 CORE Big Air Nationals Results

Augusta delivered the goods for the 2024/2025 CORE Big Air Nationals. With riders throwing down their best in gnarly winds, the competition was next-level. The WA SURF team crushed it, representing strong across multiple divisions.

Here are the full results, in case you missed it:

Open Men: 

🥇 Ryan Parsons (Core Rider & WA SURF Coach)

🥈 Ruben Swart 

🥉 Joel Grantham (WA SURF Team Rider)

🌟 Ben Gerhardt 

International Men:

 🥇 Hugo Wigglesworth 

🥈 Ruben Swart 

🥉 Ryan Parsons (Core Rider & WA SURF Coach)

🌟 Faodren Le Coq 

Open Women: 

🥇 Dominique Sherry 

🥈 Brooke Kenney 

🥉 Tracy Kay-Smith 

🌟 Ieke Verkuil (WA SURF Coach)

Masters (35+): 

🥇 Matteo Fanetti (WA SURF Rider)

🥈 Denys Karantonis 

🥉 Dan Troy (WA SURF Team Rider)

 🌟 Andrea Santalupo 

Amateurs:

 🥇 Max Meertens 

🥈 Roman Owen (WA SURF Team Rider)

🥉 Harry Ffoulkes (WA SURF Team Rider)

🌟 Jordan Curulli 

Junior Boys U16: 

🥇 Ben Gerhardt 

🥈 Henry Gerhardt 

🥉 Storm van der Werf 

🌟 Fynn Goat 

Junior Girls U16:

 🥇 Elena Kyngdon (WA SURF Team Rider)

Junior Boys U14: 

🥇 Henry Gerhardt 

🥈 Fynn Goat 

🥉 Youri Karantonis 

🌟 Murphy Slater (WA SURF Team Rider)

Massive congrats to everyone who competed, and a big shoutout to the sponsors, volunteers, and crew who made it happen. Events like this don't come together without heaps of passion and effort.

Gear Up for Big Air Kiteboarding

When it comes to big air, your gear can make or break your session. You need equipment that's fast, powerful, and built to handle the wind. Here's what we recommend for catching massive air:

Duotone Kiteboarding

• Rebel D/LAB & Rebel SLS
• Evo D/LAB & Evo SLS
• Team Series Big Air SLS
• Jaime SLS

CORE Kiteboarding

• XR Pro & XR8
• PACE Pro
• Fusion 6
• Choice 6

Ozone Kites

• Vortex Ultra-X
• Code V4
• Torque V4

Slingshot Kites

• Code V2 & Code NXT
• Formula V4

Ready to Send It?

Big air kiteboarding is all about going big, breaking boundaries, and having an awesome time while you're at it. The CORE Big Air Series is proof that kiteboarding in Australia is reaching insane new heights, and we couldn't be more stoked to be part of it.

Head over to WA SURF to stock up on gear, get some tips, or just chat about the next windy day. Whether you're competing or just keen to make the most of your sessions, we'll help you send it like a pro.