Kite Surfboard • Strapless Freestyle • Small Wave • Progression
2026 CORE 720 IV Kite Surfboard
Freestyle performance with easy access — playful in small waves, consistent in strapless freestyle, and confidence-building from the first session.
The 2026 CORE 720 IV Kite Surfboard is CORE’s high-performance strapless freestyle board, built for riders who want to combine surfing, jumping, grabs, rotations, and small-wave progression. Its compact shape, thin profile, durable XPS sandwich construction, and intuitive handling make the 720 IV ideal for dedicated strapless freestyle riders as well as twintip riders taking their first steps into wave riding.
- Strapless Freestyle Performance
- Small Wave Friendly
- Easy Progression
- Compact Shape
- Reduced Tail Rocker
- Waterproof XPS Sandwich Construction
- FCS II Fin Boxes
Why You’ll Love the CORE 720 IV
Strapless Freestyle Made Accessible
The 720 IV is designed for strapless freestyle, but it does not demand years of surf experience. Its balanced outline, stable deck, and predictable feedback help riders progress with confidence.
Great for Twintip Riders Moving Into Surf
Riders transitioning from a twintip will appreciate the 720 IV’s easy handling, strong stability, and forgiving feel when learning first bottom turns, cutbacks, jumps, and strapless board control.
Compact and Light for Air Tricks
The compact shape makes the board feel light underfoot and easier to control in the air, giving riders a strong platform for strapless jumps, rotations, grabs, and freestyle progression.
Playful in Small Waves
The 720 IV is not only a freestyle board. Its looser feel, flatter channels, and stable ride make it fun in small waves, rolling kickers, and playful surf conditions.
Updated Shape Concept
Thinner Profile
The 720 IV is now thinner for a more direct and connected ride feel. The board feels responsive underfoot while still staying controlled through chop, turns, and landings.
Reduced Tail Rocker
Reduced tail rocker helps lower drag, improve low-end performance, and make upwind riding feel more effortless after jumps, wave rides, and transitions.
Flatter Channels
Flatter channels create a looser, more playful ride while still giving the board enough control for edging, takeoffs, landings, and clean water flow under the board.
Flat Deck Stability
The flat deck distributes pressure evenly and increases stability, giving the board a confident platform for strapless riding, foot changes, freestyle takeoffs, and landings.
Performance Feel
Freestyle Pop and Control
The flat rocker, compact outline, and rocket tail create strong pop and clean release for strapless airs, while the board stays predictable before takeoff and stable on landing.
Smooth Landings
The quadruple concave bottom helps soften landings and compensate for chop, giving riders more confidence when practicing jumps, rotations, grabs, and freestyle maneuvers.
Quick Upwind Recovery
The reduced tail rocker and efficient bottom shape help the board get back upwind quickly after jumps or wave rides, keeping your session flowing with less downtime.
Confidence in Chop and Small Surf
Predictable feedback, high roll stability, and controlled edging help the 720 IV feel calm in choppy water, small waves, and gusty conditions.
Board Details
Quadruple Concave Bottom
A pronounced center channel with double concave, framed by two additional concaves, helps the board land smoothly, track cleanly, and stay composed in choppy conditions.
Grab Rails
Integrated grab rails make strapless freestyle tricks easier by giving your thumb and palm a secure grip during fast grabs, rotations, and aerial moves.
Rocket Tail
The rocket tail releases easily from the water, tracks well, initiates turns smoothly, and supports clean rail-to-rail transitions in both flat water and waves.
Thruster Fin Setup
The thruster setup gives the 720 IV a loose, responsive feel with tight turning and easy takeoff over rolling kickers, making it ideal for freestyle and small-wave riding.
Construction
Waterproof XPS Sandwich Construction
The 720 IV uses a durable waterproof XPS fiberglass sandwich construction for improved impact resistance, long-lasting performance, and better protection against water absorption.
Full Rail Protection
A continuous Soric sandwich layer wraps the rails to increase structural strength and reduce common weak points, especially in high-impact heel and rail areas.
CARVED-Inspired Infusion Construction
A precise infusion process creates consistent laminate quality, increased strength, and a thinner construction compared to traditional surfboard builds.
Level One Verified ECOBOARD®
Recyclable foams and bio-resins help reduce the board’s environmental footprint, giving the 720 IV a more sustainable construction profile as a Level One Verified ECOBOARD®.
Sizes & Specs
| Size | Width | Thickness | Volume | Body Weight Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4’11” | 17 9/16” | 1 7/16” | 16.1 L | 50–75 kg |
| 5’1” | 18 3/16” | 1 5/8” | 19.1 L | 65–90 kg |
| 5’3” | 18 3/8” | 1 1/2” | 20.8 L | 80+ kg |
Size note: Choose your 720 IV size based on rider weight, kite size, wind strength, wave size, freestyle goals, and whether you prioritize easy progression or maximum control in the air.
Who Is the CORE 720 IV For?
Best Rider Profiles
- Strapless freestyle riders who want pop, control, and durability
- Twintip riders transitioning into their first surfboard
- Beginner to advanced strapless riders
- Riders focused on small waves, kickers, and aerial tricks
- Kite surfers who want an intuitive board without needing deep surf experience
- Riders who want a compact board for jumps, grabs, rotations, and progression
What You’ll Notice on the Water
- Easy progression into strapless riding
- Stable, predictable handling
- Direct ride feel from the thinner profile
- Better low-end and upwind performance
- Looser, more playful board feel
- Smooth landings in chop
- Compact feel for freestyle tricks and rotations
What’s Included
Included with the Board
- 2026 CORE 720 IV Kite Surfboard
- Tail traction pad
- Leash plug / leash attachment
- FCS II fin boxes
Not Included
- FCS II fins
- Center traction pad
- Front traction pad
- Surf leash
- Boardbag
- Footstraps
- Strap inserts are not installed on this board
Need help choosing the right 720 IV size? Call Windance and talk to a kiteboarding expert. We can help match board size to your weight, riding level, kite size, local wind, and strapless freestyle goals.
Recommended Accessories
Original FCS II Fins
Bring your own compatible fins or choose from CORE’s recommended FCS II thruster fin sets to tune the 720 IV for speed, hold, looseness, pop, and small-wave performance.
Center & Front Traction Pads
If wax is not your thing, CORE center and front traction pads give the 720 IV a clean grip setup for consistent foot placement during turns, jumps, and freestyle tricks.
Surf Leash 6’0”
CORE’s yellow 6’0” surf leash is easy to spot in the water and uses high-quality TPU with a thin diameter to help keep drag low.
Single Boardbag
Protect the 720 IV at home, in the car, and while traveling with a premium heavy-duty CORE single boardbag matched to your board size.
CORE 720 IV FAQ
What is the CORE 720 IV designed for?
The 720 IV is designed for strapless freestyle, small waves, progression, and riders who want to combine surfing with aerial tricks.
Is the 720 IV good for riders coming from a twintip?
Yes. The 720 IV is one of CORE’s most accessible surfboards for twintip riders moving into wave riding because it offers stable handling, easy progression, and predictable feedback.
What changed on the 720 IV shape?
The 720 IV is thinner and uses reduced tail rocker for a more direct ride feel, improved low-end, and easier upwind performance. Flatter channels create a looser, more playful feel.
Does the 720 IV come with fins?
The 720 IV comes with FCS II fin boxes, but fins are not listed as included. Bring your own compatible FCS II fins or choose from recommended thruster fin sets.
Can the 720 IV be ridden with straps?
No. CORE notes that there are no strap inserts installed on the 720 IV, so it is intended as a strapless surfboard.
What comes with the 720 IV?
The 720 IV comes with a tail traction pad, leash plug, and FCS II fin boxes. Fins, leash, center/front pads, boardbag, and other accessories are sold separately unless stated otherwise.
Why CORE?
For over 20 years, CORE has built a reputation for high-quality, high-performance watersports equipment. Based on the island of Fehmarn in Germany, CORE develops and tests gear in real conditions before final validation with its international team at demanding spots around the world. The 720 IV reflects that approach with durable construction, precise shaping, and accessible strapless freestyle performance.