KSO Kite Profile
Core Impact
2026The true-C for handle-pass purists
Brand
Core
Struts
5
Sizes
6–11 m²
Frame
Dacron frame
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Data checked: July 2026
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Model years
Sizes & RRP
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About this kite
The Impact is Core's true C-kite: five struts, square tips and the constant, predictable slack that competitive unhooked freestyle demands. Pop is savage, feedback unfiltered, forgiveness minimal — exactly as its riders want it. The wakestyle statement in Core's range.
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®.