Review Core GTS 5 2019

Rider Profile

Freeriders who are looking for all-round performances

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

Meet the new XR5 and experience the latest iteration in Core performance. The kind of performance only achieved after a decade of incremental and innovative improvements. A process that thoroughly tests each iterative design change while retaining its character-defining DNA before moving on to the next. And in the end, building a power delta bow kite that unleashes pure freeride awesomeness.

As a member of the Universal series of kites, the XR5 is designed to perform in all conditions and disciplines. Like the gusty conditions typically found on the big inland lakes. Or fast oceanfront beach breaks. The GTS5 is also designed to excel in one area, and for the XR%, it's power freeriding, a catch-all that includes huge airtime and hooked in freestyle mastery.

You'll find the 5th generation XR delivers linear control in the gusts and power in the lulls for relaxed cruising, explosive boosts, and sublime wave riding. But don't take our word, though, and decide for yourself. Visite a Core demo site near you and experience the XR5.

Core kiteboarding Control bar 2018

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