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Core Air

2026

Core's brand-new light-wind entry

Air family

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Brand

Core

Struts

Sizes

15–17 m²

Frame

Dacron frame

Construction

Type: Tube kite
Struts: 3
Frame: Dacron frame
Model line since: 2026

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KSO Editorial Scores

The same ten characteristics, scored 1–10 for every kite in the index — comparable across all brands. How we rate →

Jump / Boost6/10

Hangtime7/10

Turning speed5/10

Bar pressure4/10

Relaunch7/10

Wave drift4/10

Unhooked pop3/10

Low-end power10/10

Upwind drive8/10

Ease of use7/10

Preliminary editorial scores — final confirmation pending.

Model years

Sizes & RRP

15 m²17 m²

Available

About this kite

The Air is one of two brand-new light-wind kites Core introduced for 2026: a dedicated low-wind platform engineered to plane early, park upwind and keep twintip sessions alive when the forecast underdelivers. It slots below the specialist Air Pro as the accessible light-wind choice.

About Core

CORE

CORE Kiteboarding is a German brand based in Fehmarn, manufacturing kitesurfing and wing-foil equipment. Their product range includes kites, kiteboards, bars, foils, wings, and accessories, utilizing proprietary materials like ExoTex® and CoreTex®.

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