Core · 2025
Air
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
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AI-distilledDistilled by AI from independent video reviews — no brand or sponsor input. Sources listed below.
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.
AI summary of independent reviews by: Gleiten tv
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Gleiten tvWhat they said
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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