Review CORE Riot XR3 LW 2014
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| Riding type: | Light wind kites |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2014 |
| Brand: | CORE Kiteboarding |
| Size: | 15m, 17m, 19m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Kite
Lightwind kite with agility for easy kiteloops
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
The Riot XR3 LW (Light Wind Edition) allows you to enjoy even more days on the water. In addition to improved light wind performance the Riot XR3 LW stands for agility and pure ride joy, even when the wind is blowing at less than 10 knots.
The LW directly benefits from the new developments of its little brother, the Riot XR3: The new Short Bridle System allows for a very direct bar feeling and dynamic feedback when steering the kite. This enables real kite loops, which were previously unheard of during light wind sessions. The constant focus on light wind build methods gives the Riot XR3 LW its performance abilities in light wind conditions. Despite being as light as a feather the sophisticated construction allows the kite to hold its own when the wind picks up.
Features
- Direct bar feeling with dynamic feedback when steering the kite
- Crisp ride experience and real kiteloops in light wind
- Applied lieght wind construction, thinner tubes and the new CoreTex® Light Canopy
- Early planing ability and easy upwind ability at under 10 knots
- Massive jump height and hang-time
- Plenty of depower-reserve for strengthening wind
- Thinner tubes and CoreTex® Light-Fabric
Bar
1 | Most direct bar feeling
The unique hollow Unibody construction reduces the weight by 43% whilst at the same time increasing the breaking load. The intelligent mass distribution and reduction of the mass moment of inertia (by 55%) enables a noticeably more direct feeling of the kite. In addition, the leveled bar ends reduce, through improved leverage, the bar steering force.
2 | Revolutionary Safety
The ergonomically designed revolutionary rotor quick-release enables an intuitive safety release with the least amount of effort. In contrast to traditional systems there is no power required against the flow of the water. At CORE the entire safety system, quick- release and the new leash, work together harmoniously. With this the SENSOR-Bar not only exceeds the highest standards, but also sets new levels in safety.
3 | Unsurpassed Comfort
CORE presents the only 100% self unswivelling bar system. The mid-bar grip ability was optimised with a further development of the line guides and a noticeably thinner bar diameter. The low wear adjuster halves the trimming effort required with the new adjuster. The SENSOR-Bar is suitable for all kite sizes – one bar for all. The SENSOR Pro-Leash and Pro-Loop are available for pro riders.
1 | Most direct bar feeling
The unique hollow Unibody construction reduces the weight by 43% whilst at the same time increasing the breaking load. The intelligent mass distribution and reduction of the mass moment of inertia (by 55%) enables a noticeably more direct feeling of the kite. In addition, the leveled bar ends reduce, through improved leverage, the bar steering force.
2 | Revolutionary Safety
The ergonomically designed revolutionary rotor quick-release enables an intuitive safety release with the least amount of effort. In contrast to traditional systems there is no power required against the flow of the water. At CORE the entire safety system, quick- release and the new leash, work together harmoniously. With this the SENSOR-Bar not only exceeds the highest standards, but also sets new levels in safety.
3 | Unsurpassed Comfort
CORE presents the only 100% self unswivelling bar system. The mid-bar grip ability was optimised with a further development of the line guides and a noticeably thinner bar diameter. The low wear adjuster halves the trimming effort required with the new adjuster. The SENSOR-Bar is suitable for all kite sizes – one bar for all. The SENSOR Pro-Leash and Pro-Loop are available for pro riders.
1 | Most direct bar feeling
The unique hollow Unibody construction reduces the weight by 43% whilst at the same time increasing the breaking load. The intelligent mass distribution and reduction of the mass moment of inertia (by 55%) enables a noticeably more direct feeling of the kite. In addition, the leveled bar ends reduce, through improved leverage, the bar steering force.
2 | Revolutionary Safety
The ergonomically designed revolutionary rotor quick-release enables an intuitive safety release with the least amount of effort. In contrast to traditional systems there is no power required against the flow of the water. At CORE the entire safety system, quick- release and the new leash, work together harmoniously. With this the SENSOR-Bar not only exceeds the highest standards, but also sets new levels in safety.
3 | Unsurpassed Comfort
CORE presents the only 100% self unswivelling bar system. The mid-bar grip ability was optimised with a further development of the line guides and a noticeably thinner bar diameter. The low wear adjuster halves the trimming effort required with the new adjuster. The SENSOR-Bar is suitable for all kite sizes – one bar for all. The SENSOR Pro-Leash and Pro-Loop are available for pro riders.
1 | Most direct bar feeling
The unique hollow Unibody construction reduces the weight by 43% whilst at the same time increasing the breaking load. The intelligent mass distribution and reduction of the mass moment of inertia (by 55%) enables a noticeably more direct feeling of the kite. In addition, the leveled bar ends reduce, through improved leverage, the bar steering force.
2 | Revolutionary Safety
The ergonomically designed revolutionary rotor quick-release enables an intuitive safety release with the least amount of effort. In contrast to traditional systems there is no power required against the flow of the water. At CORE the entire safety system, quick- release and the new leash, work together harmoniously. With this the SENSOR-Bar not only exceeds the highest standards, but also sets new levels in safety.
3 | Unsurpassed Comfort
CORE presents the only 100% self unswivelling bar system. The mid-bar grip ability was optimised with a further development of the line guides and a noticeably thinner bar diameter. The low wear adjuster halves the trimming effort required with the new adjuster. The SENSOR-Bar is suitable for all kite sizes – one bar for all. The SENSOR Pro-Leash and Pro-Loop are available for pro riders.
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Details:
| Riding type: | Light wind kites |
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| Year: | 2014 |
| Brand: | CORE Kiteboarding |
| Size: | 15m, 17m, 19m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | n.a. |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 24m |
| Bar length: | 45cm-52cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Kitesurf review Core Riot XR3 LW 17m 2014
Test conditions
Wind: 6 -12 knots
Water: lake
Board: Twintip 140x40 & Freerace board (5'5" x 21" x 2 7/16")
Bar set up: 27m lines
Detail photos
Most prominent Characteristics
| Pros |
Cons |
| + windrange | - loses a bit of its famous stability (but you get more performance) |
| + low end | |
| + overall allround characteristics | |
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+ playful in low-end & high end |
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Conclusion
This is one of the best all-round LW kites we tested during the last few years. Good allround performance in its low & high end.
Well balanced characteristics between low wind performance like early gliding, going upwind, fast steering and always kite pressure with good bar feedback. If the wind picks up you got the right freeride performance like lift, depower, glide and fast maneuvering.
One minus about the new Core, when its gusty, the Riot XR3 loses a bit of its famous stability, still stable but it's possible the kite fly over your head.
Resume, the Core RIOT XR3 is not only a well balanced kite in its characteristics.
This product is built with an eye for costumer use and fabric detail. Well done!
We also tested the Core Riot XR3 19m but we prefer the 17m because of the best overall performance.
Basics
Kite stability
loses a bit stability as its predecessor, but you got more performance back
Total depower
Total depower with a arm length depower stroke
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It is so better to be on the water than on the beach wait for wind. The XR3 LW kites always but a smile on my face.
For big kites they really turn fast and relaunch well even when the wind is less than 10knts.
The only thing I don't like about them is that it takes along time to pump-up ;)
If you live in a light wind area, they are a must have in your quiver.
Demo one, you won't be disappointed!
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So far my best all round 17+ light wind kite I ever flew.
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