Core X Lite A new Generation of Single Strut Kites?

Core X-Lite on the foil in Light winds

With the popularity of hydrofoiling literally soaring, the mono strut concept continues to spread through the kite industry like wildfire, and the Core X Lite is a solid debut from CORE.
You could initially be forgiven for mistaking this kite as a Nexus or Section from their product range, and the profile and span shape certainly look like a mixture between the two, however, it's clearly missing a couple of struts and weight reduction has been the clear design focus with the X Lite.

This is a special lightweight version of the ExoTex fabric used in their standard model but still seems to remain extremely stiff. The bridle system is also slimmed down a touch to minimize drag and weight.
In the air, the X Lite feels perky and nimble and the turning speed is predictable and not twitchy. One of the highlights in the X Lite's handling is how much lift you can achieve on such a short bar stroke.

This is extremely helpful when tacking and jibing on the wing, giving you that all-important weightless few seconds smoothly and progressively. For dedicated freeride foilers who also want to potentially take their foiling into waves, the X Lite is a powerful tool.

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