Competition Big Air | Height / Loops / High-End
A five-strut ALUULA Big Air kite developed for maximum height, fast loops and control in extreme wind.
The CORE XR Pro is an uncompromising competition Big Air kite created for experienced boosters and kite loopers. Its lightweight, exceptionally rigid ALUULA airframe, thin leading edge, five-strut structure and low-stretch CoreTex 2 canopy deliver high flight speed, direct steering, rapid loops, early catches and outstanding stability at the top of the wind range.
Choose the XR Pro if maximum Big Air performance is more important to you than relaxed freeride comfort. CORE developed it as a competition instrument for riders pushing jump height and kite loops in strong wind.
Compared with the standard XR8, the XR Pro is 10% lighter across all sizes and uses a significantly stiffer ALUULA airframe. The thinner leading edge and struts reduce air resistance, increase flight speed and allow faster loops with earlier catches.
Big Air is the XR Pro’s primary discipline. It was developed around maximum height, speed and control for powered jumping in strong conditions.
The reduced airframe diameters, flatter profile and high flight speed give the XR Pro fast looping for its shape and help it catch the rider early.
CORE created the six-size XR Pro range for the upper wind range and extreme conditions. Its rigid five-strut structure is designed to resist deformation under heavy loads.
The Delta Bow shape provides substantial power and depower, but the XR Pro remains a performance-first kite rather than CORE’s comfort-focused freeride option.
CORE describes the XR Pro as its most powerful XR at launch. The airframe, profile and five-strut structure were redesigned specifically around competition Big Air performance.
ALUULA’s stiffness allowed CORE to reduce the leading-edge and strut diameters compared with the XR8. Less air resistance gives the XR Pro higher flight speed.
The thinner airframe and flatter profile support fast loops and early catches, giving experienced riders more time to complete powered Big Air maneuvers.
The rigid five-strut frame minimizes deformation and maintains stability when the kite is heavily loaded in strong wind.
The highly rigid airframe transmits steering input with very little deformation. CORE describes the resulting feel as direct and controllable.
The thin airframe and flatter profile allow the XR Pro to loop rapidly for its shape while maintaining the early-catching behavior required for Big Air.
The CORE Intelligent Trim system allows the kite’s turning behavior to be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferred response.
CORE’s official XR Pro information confirms that the trim settings can change flight character, bar forces and reactivity. CORE does not assign one fixed light, medium or heavy bar-pressure rating.
CORE’s Delta Bow shape provides full power together with substantial depower, allowing the rider to control the kite across its strong-wind range.
CORE describes the Intelligent Arc as part of the XR Pro’s agile and precise flight behavior, supporting controllable power delivery.
Instant Relaunch is included in CORE’s official XR Pro feature list and is designed to return the kite to the air quickly after a crash.
CORE does not publish a wave-drift claim or drift rating for the first-generation XR Pro. Its documented priorities are Big Air, high flight speed, looping and high-end stability.
The XR Pro uses ALUULA throughout its five-strut airframe. CORE selected the material for its exceptional rigidity and low weight, allowing thinner leading-edge and strut diameters than the standard XR8.
The rigid structure limits deformation, transfers steering input directly and maintains the kite’s shape under the heavy loads generated during powered Big Air sessions. CORE states that the XR Pro is 10% lighter than the XR8 across all sizes.
The low-stretch CoreTex 2 canopy complements the rigid ALUULA frame with linear power delivery, high flight stability and precise control.
CORE’s special canopy coating provides strong tear resistance, tear-propagation resistance and UV protection.
The ultra-stable five-strut structure is designed to preserve the kite’s shape in every flight position and under extreme load.
CORE’s Speed Pump System manages airflow between the leading edge and struts for efficient inflation.
The Speed Valve 2 is designed to provide maximum airflow during inflation and deflation.
Abrasion-resistant Grintex patches reinforce vulnerable areas of the leading edge.
CORE uses the Pro designation for products built around its highest performance standards, finest available materials and superior component quality. The XR Pro was the first CORE kite added to this premium product category.
| Feature | XR Pro | XR8 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Position | Competition Big Air for boosters and kite loopers | High-performance freeride with greater riding comfort |
| Airframe Material | ALUULA | ExoTex 2 high-performance Dacron leading edge with ExoTex Light struts |
| Frame | Five struts | Five struts |
| Canopy | CoreTex 2 | CoreTex 2 |
| Weight | 10% lighter than the XR8 across all sizes | Standard XR construction |
| Airframe Diameter | Thinner leading edge and struts | Larger than the XR Pro’s ALUULA airframe |
| Riding Character | More direct, faster and focused on maximum performance | High performance combined with greater riding comfort |
| Kite | Construction and Design | Official Focus | Why Choose It? |
|---|---|---|---|
| XR Pro | ALUULA five-strut frame, Delta Bow shape and CoreTex 2 canopy | Maximum Big Air height, fast loops, early catches and high-end stability | Choose the XR Pro for XR-style power and acceleration with the highest first-generation XR performance. |
| XR8 | ExoTex 2 Dacron leading edge, ExoTex Light struts, five-strut frame and CoreTex 2 canopy | High-performance freeride, jumping and riding comfort | Choose the XR8 if you want strong Big Air performance with more comfort and a broader size range. |
| Pace Pro | ALUULA three-strut high-aspect frame, fixed 14-point bridle and CoreTex 2 canopy | Huge jumps, considerably faster multiple loops and safe catching | Choose the Pace Pro for faster double and triple-loop progression. Choose the XR Pro for five-strut stability, XR acceleration and extreme high-end control. |
| Kite Size | Beaufort Range | Wind Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6m | 5.0–8.5 Bft | 20–42 knots |
| 7m | 4.5–8.0 Bft | 17–38 knots |
| 8m | 4.0–7.5 Bft | 15–36 knots |
| 9m | 4.0–7.0 Bft | 13–33 knots |
| 10m | 4.0–6.5 Bft | 12–30 knots |
| 12m | 3.5–6.0 Bft | 11–26 knots |
Wind ranges are manufacturer guidelines. Rider weight, board size, experience, water state and wind quality must also be considered when choosing a kite.
CORE officially lists the XR Pro as compatible with Sensor 2, Sensor 3 and Sensor 4 bar-system generations, including their applicable standard and Pro variants.
Confirm the exact control bar included—or whether it is sold separately—in the individual Windance product offer.
It is developed for competition-level Big Air, maximum jump height, fast kite loops, early catches and strong-wind performance.
CORE defines its target group as Big Air boosters and kite loopers pushing performance boundaries. The company also states that riding comfort compromises were accepted during development.
The XR Pro uses an ALUULA airframe and is 10% lighter than the XR8 across all sizes. It also has thinner airframe diameters, higher flight speed and a more competition-focused character. The XR8 uses ExoTex 2 high-performance Dacron and prioritizes high performance with greater riding comfort.
Both are competition Big Air kites. The XR Pro uses a rigid five-strut Delta Bow platform, while the original Pace Pro uses a more stretched three-strut shape and fixed bridle for considerably faster multiple loops.
CORE does not publish one fixed bar-pressure rating. Its Intelligent Trim settings allow the rider to adjust bar forces, flight character and turning response.
CORE lists substantial depower as a defining feature of the XR Pro’s Delta Bow shape.
No. CORE created the six-size XR Pro range for the upper wind range and specifically kept its dedicated light-wind models separate.
CORE includes Instant Relaunch in the official XR Pro feature list, describing it as returning the kite to the sky quickly.
