Core · 2026
Pace
A freeride/foil crossover kite that excels in lighter winds. The higher aspect ratio delivers excellent upwind performance and low-end power, making it ideal for foil and light-wind sessions.
Best for: Freeride and foil crossover
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Expert Review
The Core Pace 2026 is a drone-frame (no Alula) freeride/foil crossover built for riders who want the performance DNA of the Pace Pro in a more forgiving package. Its higher aspect ratio delivers excellent hang time, stable power, and lofty down loops, while lighter bar pressure and a wider sweet spot make it genuinely confidence-building. It doesn't match the Pace Pro's explosive pop or raw performance ceiling, so dedicated big-air riders should look elsewhere.
Pros
- +Higher aspect ratio gives excellent hang time and lofty down loops
- +Very forgiving with a wide sweet spot — still goes high even on imperfect takeoffs
- +Light, smooth bar feel inspires confidence for learning loops and rotations
- +Stable and steady in the window; handles gusts without surging
- +Narrower tips improve relaunch and sheet-and-go ease
- +Accessible step up from standard freeride kites toward foil performance
Cons
- −Less explosive pop than the Pace Pro — lower performance ceiling for advanced riders
- −No Alula airframe means marginally less feedback and 'alive' feel on the bar
- −Slightly thicker leading edge compared to Pace Pro is a necessary compromise
- −Not the right tool if you're already past the learning-loops stage and chasing max height
Best for
Intermediate to advancing freeriders and foilers who want to learn kite loops, boost confidently, and enjoy light-wind sessions without the razor-sharp demands of a full performance kite.
Not for
Experienced big-air riders who have their timing dialed and want the most explosive pop and maximum jump height available.
Synthesized from: Kitemana
Video Reviews
Kitemana
KitemanaWhat they said
Welcome to a new video. Core just launched a new kite and today we're comparing the new core pace against the pace pro. We had the core team in France to get their first impressions and we took out the 12 m in light wind. But first, let's check all the technical aspects of this new core pace. So, first of all, you can see that there's no Alula on t
Bottom line
really well. So, thank you for watching. Thanks to Hrik for checking out the guides with me. Was a pleasure. Very cool to do this first video and I can't wait to do many more. Yeah, it was a blast. If you want to see more videos of us, please like and subscribe. If you have any questions about the Pace Pro or the Pace, leave a comment down below and we'll try to answer everything. If you want to see more information on our website, click the QR code here and we'll see you on the next one. Ciao.
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