Core / 2025
Air Pro
12m big-air agility crammed into a 15–17m Aluula lightwind machine — genuinely unlike anything before it.
FoilAluula
4.7 · 1 source
$2,199
Core / 2025
Air
lightwindfreeridefoilfreestyle
Core's new state-of-the-art lightwind 3-strut all-rounder with fixed bridle. High aspect ratio, ExoTex 2 LE, positioned between XR LW and Nexus LW. Guaranteed progression from beginner to air styler. Requires Sensor 4 or Sensor 4 Pro bar only.
Best for: Lightwind freeride, foiling, and progression
Review verdict
Turns like a 12m in 10 knots — the light wind kite that doesn't ride like one.
4.3/ 5 review synthesis
Strength: Light wind performance rivals the Core XR LW while feeling significantly more playful
Tradeoff: ExoTex frame loses rigidity compared to the Alula version, especially when loading/edging in stronger winds
Evidence: 1 unverified source · Gleiten tv
Read the full evidence-backed verdict ↓Style Placement
Riding Style
FoilBig Air
Kite Shape & Aspect
Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow
Specifications
Aspect Ratiohigh
Struts3
Bar TypeHigh-Y
Turning Speedmedium
Low-End Power9/10
Depower Range8/10
Relauncheasy
Wind Range7–25 knots
Sizes9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19m
Review Summary
Mixed sourcesBased on 1 unverified source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.
4.3/ 5.0
The Core Air 2025 is a high-aspect, 3-strut light wind kite that punches well above its size with impressive agility, tight turning radii, and direct steering thanks to its fixed 7-point bridle without pulleys. It delivers light wind performance comparable to the XR LW but feels noticeably more playful and responsive. The main caveat is that the ExoTex frame loses some rigidity and crispness compared to the Alula version, especially under load in stronger winds.
Pros
- +Light wind performance rivals the Core XR LW while feeling significantly more playful
- +Fixed 7-point bridle without pulleys delivers direct, fast steering response
- +Astonishingly tight turning radius for a 15m kite
- +Light, consistent bar pressure that doesn't spike as wind increases
- +Excellent profile stability and hang time in light air
- +Works well across riding disciplines — foil, twin tip, and jumping
Cons
- −ExoTex frame loses rigidity compared to the Alula version, especially when loading/edging in stronger winds
- −Slightly less crisp and explosive than the Air Alula — a direct trade-off for comfort
- −Prefers technically clean jumping (edge set + steering command) over brute sheet-and-go
- −Cannot match a true ultra-light kite like the Whisper in the absolute lowest wind range
- −Pairs best with faster twin tips — slower boards push the kite too far back in the wind window
Best for
Intermediate to advanced riders who want a sporty, agile light wind all-rounder for foiling, twin-tip, and jumping in the 6–13 knot range.
Not for
Riders who need maximum shape stability and explosive power in stronger gusts — go for the Air Alula version instead.
Distilled from reviews by: Gleiten tv Unverified
Video Reviews
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Gleiten tvReview takeaway
Gleiten TV tested the 15m Core Air in its ExoTex version alongside the Alula variant and the Juice Dlab. They praised its XR LW-level light wind performance, remarkably tight turning radius, and light consistent bar pressure from the fixed 7-point bridle. The main criticism was that under load in stronger winds, the ExoTex frame loses some rigidity and crispness compared to the Alula — riders who want the full performance ceiling should budget up to the Alula model.
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