Review Core XR4 2016
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2016 |
| Brand: | CORE Kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13.5m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Rider Profile
Freerider, hangtime kite for all kind of conditions
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
For pure adrenaline pumping hangtime. A kite that delivers ridiculous whoo-hoos in any conditions. A kite that always has your back. From freeriding to surf the 4th generation XR delivers control in the gusts and power in the lulls. Your ticket to relaxed cruising, explosive boosts or sublime wave riding. Experience for yourself the XR’s chameleon like ability to transform to any style or riding level.
The XR4 distinguishes itself from the prior model with the first ever use of CORE ExoTex® Dacron. ExoTex is made in Germany by Dimension Polyant, the world leader in yacht sail design and manufacturing. The new fabric features an asymmetrical weave which increases dimensional stability without adding additional weight. It allows CORE to improve airflow by reducing the leading edge and strut diameters. Despite reducing all five strut diameters the new ExoTex Dacron improved kite stiffness and flight characteristics. The XR4 is more stable, can point higher and go bigger.
Core Sensor2 kite bar
Video Core XR4
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2016 |
| Brand: | CORE Kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13.5m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 18m, 20m, 22m, 24m |
| Bar length: | 45cm-52cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Core Kiteboarding XR4 10m kitereview
Test conditions
Wind: 18-22 knots
Water: flat & small waves
Kite setup: fabric
Bar setup: 24m lines
Pictures
Conclusion kitetest Core XR4
The kite design of Core kiteboarding is always great. Durable, strong & innovative! The kite feel is amazing for the big air floaty jumps. It's reliable in a wide wind window! Can be used in various line setups (short & long), that gives the XR4 even more usability! Starters will love the soft power and great kite feedback. It will give them confidence and a wide windrange.
A one kite owner will love the user range of the XR4!
Again well done, great compilation of kite characteristics that match a wide group of kitesurfers.
Basics
Total depower
Short depower stroke, in high end a bit pressure left (fabric setting),
Safety system
simple & good
Windrange
Play with short and long lines, this will help to better your windrange. The Core XR4 can handle all these set-ups!
Kite stability
Solid, easy to control
Kite re-launch
Easy just pull on one steering line
Oldskool
Lift
Pretty gradual kite power combined with a great floating ability. Makes it a easy to handle jump kite
High-end
The Core XR4 is a kite with soft power, also in its high end. Great control easy sheet & go power
Glide phase
Really great, one of its best flying characteristic
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This Core kite will increase your hang time with seconds. I was amazed by the clean airflow of the new XR4. I still can figure it out how they did it and ... it doesn't matter. With the new XR4 10m I don't want to think ... I just want to play & feel!
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Oldskool jumps are accessible to anyone now cause the kite will slowly lift you up and keep you at your highest level for a while so you feel confident to try board offs and you'll have plenty of time to prepare the landing.
During two sessions I flew the kite on short lines, long lines, underpowered and overpowered, and for me me the XR4 really brought 'freeriding' to a new level. I felt comfortable to loop the kite anywhere and everywhere 'cause it won't surprise you, nor gives you a hard punch.
resume:
a great stable kite, that is very controllable in overpowered conditions. great upwind ability and an easy big air machine for those who want to ensure a smooth flight and a soft landing.
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