KSO Kite Profile
Core XLite
2026The single-strut featherweight for foil and drift
Brand
Core
Struts
1
Sizes
4–12 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 XLite is Core's featherweight: a single-strut kite roughly thirty percent lighter than the Nexus, built for foiling, light wind and surf drift. It flies in air that grounds conventional kites and folds small enough to travel anywhere. Minimalism with German build discipline.
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®.