XR6 Release

[stasfire]

Any clue when the Core XR6 is gonna be released and what are the expected changes?

[PullStrings]

Usually like clockwork 2 year cycle which would make it 2nd or 3rd week in June
It will be lighter
More low end
More top end
Will loop on a dime
Turn faster
Less bar pressure
More UV resistant
More water repellent
Will re-launch instantly
New canopy color
And maybe just maybe a Sensor 3 bar to go along with it

[Kitemenn]

Usually like clockwork 2 year cycle which would make it 2nd or 3rd week in June
It will be lighter
More low end
More top end
Will loop on a dime
Turn faster
Less bar pressure
More UV resistant
More water repellent
Will re-launch instantly
New canopy color
And maybe just maybe a Sensor 3 bar to go along with it

, sound like a solid marketing pitch...just insert your brand/model

[deniska]

, sound like a solid marketing pitch...just insert your brand/model

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I would be happy if they left the kite alone and just removed some "killer" features from the current bar..

[Exal]

The Core dealer meeting was in february, saw it happening in cape town but couldn't get someone to spill some info. Good times ahead! North releasing in august (?), Duotone dealer meeting is in august (?), can't wait for all the new things to see/read even if it is "the same but betta!"

[knotwindy]

Yup, most kids love new toys...
until they’re not.

[james]

If they could make the 7m a sensible size it would be nice, way too small compared to the 9m for me, plus much smaller than an edge 7m when later side by side

[k2thiago]

I would expect some real changes on the XR6. I mean, I ride Xr5 but had the opportunity to fly the xr4 and xr5 on the same day, same wind conditions and same size, it does feel different,, there is more lifting and hangtime on xr5 and the construction is more refined on the later version.
Definetely Core need to improve the Sensor bar... floaters, eva grip, bar end, winding elastics, velcro keeper for the depower... are not compatible with the 699,00 price tag of the pro version. The lines are top notch, as also the carbon/titanium core, the rotor qr and the self untwist mechanism are just ok, very often I still need to untwist manually the front lines after more than one loop/spin. I'm not a big fan of the "SSF" system as the kite doesn't flag out completely, and keeps flying upside down quite high until you manage to invert the kite, what could be dodgy in strong winds.
Core make high quality equipment for sure, but there is room for important improvements and I hope the go for it in this next generation.

[PullStrings]

If they could make the 7m a sensible size it would be nice, way too small compared to the 9m for me, plus much smaller than an edge 7m when later side by side

Yes !!
They need to make it 7.5m ( but still call it a 7 !! )

[james]

I tried 3 times with the damn thing and sold it, the 9 is so good at top end but the 7 never felt powered enough as a change down

The only times it would have been lit up was when it was too unsafe to go out/launch or get back in as no one else was out so had to can it.
Have been contemplating an 8m but would settle for an improved 7