Kiteboarding • High Performance • Freeride • Big Air • Freestyle • Wave
CORE Pace Kiteboarding Kite
Fast, powerful, and incredibly versatile—the modern all-rounder with a serious Big Air attitude.
The CORE Pace Kiteboarding Kite combines a fast, agile 3-strut frame with the raw power and flight stability of a highly stretched, high-aspect shape. The result is a sporty all-rounder that can handle freeride progression, massive jumps, fast kiteloops, hooked and unhooked freestyle, wave riding, and foiling—all while delivering intuitive control.
Its ExoTex 2 Leading Edge, lightweight ExoTex Light struts, and durable CoreTex 2 Triple Ripstop canopy create a responsive, well-balanced kite with direct bar feedback, linear power delivery, and the dependable stability needed to keep progressing.
- High-Performance All-Rounder
- Freeride & Big Air
- Fast 3-Strut Frame
- High-Aspect Shape
- Smooth, Predictable Loops
- Direct Bar Feedback
- Instant Relaunch
- Sizes 5.0–13.5
Why You’ll Love the CORE Pace
True All-Around Performance
The Pace is built for riders who do not want to be limited to one discipline. Use it for everyday freeride sessions, hooked or unhooked freestyle, Big Air, waves, foiling, and modern kite progression.
Serious Big Air Potential
Its highly stretched shape delivers powerful lift, impressive hangtime, and excellent flight stability, giving riders the confidence and time needed to push jumps, rotations, board-offs, and new aerial tricks.
Fast, Predictable Kiteloops
The dynamic 3-strut frame allows the Pace to turn quickly and freely. Loops feel smooth and predictable, while the kite’s efficient forward flight helps it climb and catch after the loop.
Intuitive Power and Control
Linear power delivery, medium bar feedback, and an intuitive sheet-and-go feel make the Pace easy to understand while still providing the speed and performance ambitious riders need to progress.
Your Ride. Your Pace.
Sporty Freeride
The Pace delivers comfortable sheet-and-go power, efficient upwind performance, and responsive handling for everyday riding without losing its high-performance character.
Big Air Progression
Explosive lift and dependable flight stability give progressing riders the tools to jump higher, stay airborne longer, and confidently work toward more advanced Big Air maneuvers.
Freestyle Versatility
Direct steering, powerful acceleration, and enough slack for unhooked tricks make the Pace a versatile choice for riders mixing modern hooked freestyle with traditional unhooked moves.
Wave and Foil Capability
Lightweight ExoTex Light struts, agile steering, and improved drift allow the Pace to move comfortably beyond the twintip and into strapless wave riding and kite foiling.
Key Features
Dynamic 3-Strut Frame
The lightweight 3-strut construction gives the Pace its sporty, fast, and agile flight behavior. It loops more freely than comparable 5-strut kites while remaining stable and controlled.
High-Aspect Shape
The highly stretched profile combines serious power and flight stability with outstanding jump height, hangtime, efficient forward flight, and a remarkably intuitive sheet-and-go feel.
Fixed Tectanium Bridle
Fourteen connection points support the kite’s arc, allowing a thinner Leading Edge and more precise control over where the kite sits in the wind window. Turning behavior can also be adjusted to rider preference.
ExoTex 2 Leading Edge
CORE’s low-stretch specialty Dacron provides excellent strength and tear resistance while supporting easier upwind performance, explosive lift, and precise turning behavior.
ExoTex Light Struts
Lightweight struts with modified radial fiber reinforcement reduce unnecessary weight, improve steering response, and help the Pace drift more naturally during wave and foil sessions.
CoreTex 2 Triple Ripstop Canopy
The durable, low-stretch canopy promotes linear power delivery, high flight stability, and outstanding control, with a specialized coating for UV, tear, and tear-propagation resistance.
Instant Relaunch
A swept Leading Edge, narrow tips, lightweight construction, and minimal water contact help the Pace roll onto its side and relaunch quickly after a crash.
Speed Valve 2
The integrated valve connects directly to a standard pump hose and provides maximum airflow for fast inflation, reliable operation, and convenient deflation.
Speed Pump System
Inflate the entire kite from a single valve. Lightweight, neatly integrated strut hoses make setup and pack-down faster and easier.
Grintex Reinforcement Patches
Abrasion-resistant Grintex patches protect the Leading Edge and strut segment seams in areas that may contact rough beaches and other abrasive surfaces.
Performance Feel
Explosive Lift
Edge hard, send the kite, and the Pace delivers powerful vertical acceleration with the stability and hangtime needed for confident Big Air progression.
Smooth Power Delivery
Compared with the Pace Pro, the ExoTex version delivers smoother and more accessible power while retaining the speed, responsiveness, and performance expected from a modern CORE kite.
Fast Looping and Catching
The combination of a high-aspect shape and lightweight 3-strut construction lets the kite loop quickly before climbing efficiently to catch the rider.
Direct Bar Feedback
Medium steering pressure and crisp feedback help riders track the kite through jumps, loops, transitions, and wave maneuvers without constantly looking overhead.
Sizes and Wind Range
| Kite Size | Recommended Wind Range | General Riding Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 22–42 knots | High-wind riding, fast loops, waves, and smaller riders |
| 6.0 | 20–38 knots | Strong-wind Big Air, kiteloops, waves, and maximum control |
| 7.0 | 17–35 knots | Powered Big Air, fast loops, and high-wind freeride |
| 8.0 | 15–33 knots | Big Air, freestyle, fast handling, and powered freeride |
| 9.0 | 13–30 knots | Versatile everyday freeride, Big Air, and freestyle |
| 10.0 | 12–28 knots | Medium-wind freeride, jumping, and all-around progression |
| 11.0 | 11–26 knots | Added low-end power, freeride, freestyle, and heavier riders |
| 12.0 | 10–24 knots | Lower-wind freeride, jumping, foiling, and larger riders |
| 13.5 | 9–22 knots | Light-wind freeride, maximum low-end power, and heavier riders |
Wind-range note: Published ranges are general manufacturer recommendations. Your ideal size depends on rider weight, board size, water conditions, experience, and how powered you prefer to ride.
Who Is the CORE Pace For?
Best Rider Profiles
- Freeriders wanting one kite for a wide range of riding styles
- Big Air riders progressing toward higher jumps and faster loops
- Hooked freestyle riders who want speed, pop, and direct control
- Unhooked riders looking for usable slack and versatile performance
- Wave and strapless riders who value agile handling and drift
- Kite foilers wanting a lightweight, responsive kite
- CORE riders looking for a more playful alternative to a 5-strut Big Air kite
What You’ll Notice on the Water
- Fast, agile turning from the 3-strut frame
- Powerful lift with controlled hangtime
- Smooth and predictable kiteloops
- Efficient climbing and catching after loops
- Linear power delivery and medium bar feedback
- Strong upwind performance
- Quick and dependable water relaunch
- Versatility across freeride, Big Air, freestyle, waves, and foil
Control Bar Compatibility
Sensor 4-Generation Bar Required
The CORE Pace uses a fixed bridle and must be flown with a compatible CORE Sensor 4 or Sensor 4S control bar system. These bars use CORE’s SFS+ Single Frontline Safety system to provide complete depowering and flag-out functionality for fixed-bridle kites.
Important: Do not fly the Pace with a Sensor 3S or an older Sensor control bar. Older systems do not provide the required complete flag-out safety for this fixed-bridle kite.
What’s Included
Included with the Kite
- CORE Pace Kiteboarding Kite
- Comfortable CORE backpack
- Product manual
- Repair kit
Not Included
- Compatible CORE Sensor 4 or Sensor 4S control bar
- Kiteboard
- Harness
- Kite pump unless stated separately
- Other accessories unless stated separately
Need help choosing the right CORE Pace size? Call Windance and talk to a kiteboarding expert. We can match your kite size to your weight, board, local wind range, riding style, and progression goals.
Six-Year Replacement Parts Availability
CORE supports the Pace with a minimum of six years of replacement-parts availability, helping riders maintain and repair their kite throughout its expected service life.
CORE Pace FAQ
What type of kite is the CORE Pace?
The Pace is a high-performance 3-strut all-rounder designed for freeride, Big Air, hooked and unhooked freestyle, waves, and kite foiling.
Is the CORE Pace good for Big Air?
Yes. Its high-aspect shape delivers explosive lift, long hangtime, and excellent flight stability, while the fast 3-strut frame supports smooth loops and efficient catching.
Is the Pace suitable for kiteloops?
Yes. The Pace is designed to loop quickly, directly, and predictably. Its lightweight frame and efficient forward flight help it climb after the loop and catch the rider.
How does the Pace differ from the Pace Pro?
The ExoTex Pace provides smoother, more accessible power and broad all-around versatility. The Pace Pro uses a more specialized high-performance construction for riders prioritizing maximum Big Air performance.
Which control bar works with the CORE Pace?
The Pace must be used with a compatible CORE Sensor 4 or Sensor 4S bar system. It should not be flown with the Sensor 3S or older Sensor bars.
What sizes are available?
The CORE Pace is available in 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 13.5 square-meter sizes.
Is the Pace easy to relaunch?
Yes. Its swept Leading Edge, narrow tips, lightweight construction, and minimal water contact help the kite roll onto its side and return to the sky quickly.
What comes with the CORE Pace?
The Pace comes with a comfortable backpack, manual, and repair kit. A compatible control bar, pump, board, harness, and other accessories are sold separately unless stated otherwise.
Why CORE Pace?
The CORE Pace is made for riders who want one kite that can keep up as their riding evolves. Its dynamic 3-strut frame, powerful high-aspect shape, lightweight ExoTex construction, durable CoreTex 2 canopy, and intuitive control deliver an engaging combination of freeride accessibility and serious performance.
Whether you are unlocking new tricks, jumping higher, progressing into kiteloops, or switching between a twintip, surfboard, and foil, the Pace gives you the speed, power, and control to ride your way.