High Performance Freeride | Big Air

CORE XRX Kite - BlackTech10 Clipping
Pace Kite - BrightWhite10 Clipping

XR X

The Big Air Benchmark is Back

The XR combines comfortable cruising with powerful jumps, seemingly endless hangtime, and controlled landings. Developed for riders of all levels, it delivers precise handling and a riding feel that inspires confidence when it matters most. 

Since its market launch, no other kite has embodied CORE’s standards for performance, material quality, and precision quite like the XR – shaped by 25 years of relentless focus on building the best possible product.

 

Sizes: 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.5

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EXOTEX® 3 Ultra Rigid Dacron
CoreTex 2® Triple Ripstop Canopy

Freestyle
unhooked / hooked

Big Air
Hangtime

Freeride
Easy Riding

Wave
Strapless Freestyle

Foil
Wave / Freestyle

XLITE Kites - Pure Foiler
SECTION Kites - Wave Specialist
NEXUS Kites - Perfectly balanced Allrounder and Travel Companion
Pace Pro Kites - Versatile and agile Big Air Phenomenum
XR / XR Pro Kites - High Performance Freerider and Big Air Champion
GTS Kites - Allround Freestyler and Kiteloop Machine
IMPACT Kites - Pure Wakestyle
Size (m)5678910111213.5
Windrange (kts)22-4220-3817-3515-3313-3012-2811-2610-249-22
Windrange (bft)6 - 85,5 - 85 - 7,54,5 - 74 - 74 - 6,53,5 - 6,53,5 - 63 - 5,5

Features

Short Bridle System

Short Bridle System

Instant Relaunch

Instant Relaunch
Speed Valve 2

Speed Valve 2
Speed Pump System

Speed Pump System

XR X – Built on Legacy. Tuned for Tomorrow.

 

For the first time, the XR X features ExoTex® 3 high-performance Dacron. Its newly developed weave structure delivers greater stiffness and tear resistance at the same weight as conventional Dacron. Control, performance, and durability in perfect balance.

The tenth generation brings everything that made its predecessors legendary: the raw power and direct feedback of a 5-strut frame, the ultra-crisp handling of the exclusive CoreTex® 2 canopy, and accessible Big Air performance combined with maximum robustness and longevity. 

NEW AIRFRAME GENERATION FOR MORE POWER, PRECISION AND CONTROL

REDEFINED SECOND LIFT

INCREASED JUMP PERFORMANCE AND HANGTIME

EVEN MORE PRECISION IN LOOPS AND RELIABLE CATCH

200 G LIGHTER THAN XR8 (ON AVERAGE)

ACCESSIBLE BIG AIR PERFORMANCE FOR ALL LEVELS

“Everything that made the XR exceptionally good – now even crisper, more precise and more stable in the air. The XR X simply jumps higher and carries longer.”

– Shahar Tsabary, CORE Teamrider

Key Feature Snapshot

CORE XRX l ExoTex 3 Ultra Rigid Dacron

ExoTex 3 Leading Edge

Less Stretch. Maximum Durability.

CORE ExoTex3 Detail Shoot Production Test

 

As the first model in the range, the XR X features CORE‑exclusive ExoTex 3, developed over three years. Its new fabric structure significantly improves the torsional characteristics of the airframe, resulting in noticeably enhanced steering precision and more direct control input response. 

Enjoy more power and flight stability thanks to 12% less stretch, and maximum durability with 20% increased tear resistance. 

CORE XRX l CoreTex® 2.0 Triple Ripstop
CORE Pace l CoreTex® 2.0 Triple Ripstop

CoreTex 2 - Triple Ripstop Canopy

Maximum stability. Full control.  

Extremely low stretch and highly durable, the exclusive CORE canopy material perfectly supports the XR X's targeted characteristics: linear power delivery, high flight stability and outstanding control. A special coating adds excellent tear resistance and very high UV protection. 

CORE XRX l CoreTex® 2.0 Triple Ripstop
CORE XRX l CoreTex® 2.0 Triple Ripstop
CORE XRX l CoreTex® 2.0 Triple Ripstop
High Turning Speed CORE XRX Kite

DYNAMIc turning behavior

Loops better. Catches earlier. 

The new ExoTex 3 airframe structure improves torsional flex, making the XR X more agile and reactive. Perfect for precise kite loops, reliable catching and increased control in strong wind conditions. 

CORE XRX l Kite Freeride Session

THE XR Paradoxon 


Fast progression at every level 

Early success in kiteboarding and Big Air records on the same kite? With the XR, that’s not a contradiction – it’s the concept. 

Thanks to its extremely intuitive handling, steep learning curve and outstanding riding comfort, the XR X is one of the most popular kites among beginners and intermediates alike – and continues to scale all the way up to the highest performance level. 

CORE XRX l Kite Freeride Session
CORE XRX l Kite Freeride Session
XRX Intelligent ARC
Intelligent Arc

INTELLIGENT ARC

An agile precision instrument 

Canopy profile and bridle design form a unique system on the XR. Pulling the bar spreads the tips like wings. Pushing it away pulls them back in— changing the projected area by more than ten percent. Depending on bar position, the XR X becomes either a Big Air machine or an upwind weapon. 

CORE KITE l INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM Grafik

CORE INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM

YOUR XRX – YOUR PREFERENCES

The CIT offers three adjustment options to fine‑tune your XR X perfectly to your personal preferences and riding conditions. Experiment with it – it’s worth it. 

1) Flight characteristics at the Leading Edge 
Choose Tight Loop for tighter turning radius and more depower, or Wide Loop for more constant pull and larger loops. 

2) Turning speed and bar pressure at the tips 
Three attachment loops at the tips allow you to adjust both bar pressure and turning speed. 

3) Steering line tension and kite feedback 
Three optional knots at the attachment points let you fine‑tune bar pressure and steering input directness. 

XRX- CORE Intelligent Trim System Modes
XRX- CORE Intelligent Trim System Modes
XRX- CORE Intelligent Trim System Modes
Speed Pump System - CORE Pace Kite

Hyperflow System
Efficient air management

Inflated through a single valve integrated into the Leading Edge. Larger hoses and valves double airflow for extremely fast inflation and deflation. New elastic fixations make the XR X even more service-friendly.

XR8 - CORE Intelligent Trim System Modes
CORE Pace l Vrinda und Nina in Brasilien

Sensor 4S
Perfectly tuned. Perfectly connected.

The XR X is optimized for the Sensor 4 Bar and its higher Y-split. The result: increased angle of attack toward the tips and a softer bar feel. Together, the XR X and Sensor 4S unlock their full potential: ultra-precise bar feedback, maximum steering directness, and extensive adjustment options for ultimate control, performance and safety, with unrivaled comfort and effortless handling. 

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FAQ & Reviews

FAQ

The XR X is the benchmark for Big Air and freeride. It sits between the Pace — more freestyle and kiteloop-oriented — and the Nexus, the all-rounder for waves and foil. The best balance of performance, control, and accessibility. 

ExoTex® 3. Less stretch (12%) and increased tear strength (+20%) deliver more direct steering, greater stability in strong winds, and more precise feedback.

  • Explosive vertical lift. 
  • Easy sheet-and-go boosting.
  • Longer, more stable hang time. 
  • Controlled flight phases, excellent second lift, and soft landings — even without heli loops. 
  • Higher jumps, less input, full control from take-off to landing. 

Quite the opposite. 

  • Intuitive bar feedback
  • sheet-and-go jumping
  • reduced bar
  • holding forces
  • forgiving handling
  • easy positioning in the air
  • long, safe hang time

Performance without the learning curve.

Everyone chasing height:

  • Intermediates get fast progression and confidence in the air
  • Advanced riders unlock maximum height, powerful loops, and high-end control
  • Big Air riders get reliability in strong winds and demanding conditions

Confidence. 

Jump higher. Loop harder. Ride in any condition. Always in control. 

Stylefinder + Skill Level

XR X

Freeride | Easy Riding 120percent
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Freestyle (hooked) 120percent
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Big Air 120percent
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Hangtime 120percent
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Power Development explosive
Wave | Drift 80percent
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Kiteloops 120percent
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Wakestyle 20percent
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Bar Feedback variable
Water Relaunch 120percent
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Race 120percent
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Foil 80percent
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COMPATIBILITY

The XR X is fully compatible with the Sensor 3 and Sensor 4 bar system.
 

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6 YEAR REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABILITY 

CORE kites are built to last. Our legendary durability is backed by a six-year parts availability guarantee. We will stock all XRX replacement parts for a minimum of six years.
 

DELIVERY

The XRX comes with a comfortable backpack, manual and a repair kit.

Prices

Price*
XR X 5.01849 EUR
XR X 6.01949 EUR
XR X 7.01999 EUR
XR X 8.02099 EUR
XR X 9.02149 EUR
XR X 10.02249 EUR
XR X 11.02349 EUR
XR X 12.02399 EUR
XR X 13.52529 EUR
Sensor 4S769 EUR
Sensor 4S Pro869 EUR
*suggested retail price. Pricing may vary.

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