A few years ago CORE defined the cross-ride class, with the legendary Riot, which suits freeride, freestyle and wave kiters equally well. By increasing the performance with the XR2 the kiter is not only able to get unprecedented height and endless hangtime, experience effortless freeride, and beautiful wave riding, but also has the potential for no-compromise freestyle performance – on tap! At the same time comfort has been moved up a notch.
PERFORMANCE
› Massive airs and endless hangtime, with the Intelligent ARC
› Optimized profile for early planing and easy up wind ability
› Fast turning and maneuverability, thanks to the new tip geometry
COMFORT
› Absolute linear and direct Kite feedback
› Perfect auto relaunch with the Delta design
› The new speed valve one pump – gets you onto the water quickly
SAFETY
› Pressure-less release on the virtual 5th line
› Totally compatible with the new SENSOR-Bar
The CORE RIOT XR2 Features details:
Intelligent Arc
The new Riot XR2 profile design sets new standards in terms of lift and hangtime. The "Intelligent ARC", a first in the XR2, makes the successor to the legendary Riot a true jumping machine. Intelligent ARC comes from nature: Like a bird that glides for long periods without flapping its wings, the Riot XR2 spread its wings when the bar is pulled in to the maximum. Similarly the projected area is reduced when the kite is depowered. This biomechanical principle results in an increased power delivery that improves planing without developing side forces. Upwind ability is also improved. The all-rounder has also upped its game in the waves. The kite is even easier to steer when fully depowered.
Optimized Profile & Tip Geometry
The development team was able to achieve faster and more precise turning with the optimized tip geometry.
The new Riot XR2 has a significantly higher turning speed due to improved leverage. This has been achieved by a further optimized outline, in which the tip has a slightly increased diameter, so that the attachment points can be further apart. The new profile curve in the tip of the kite ensures that the flow of the kite is not negatively affected by even the strongest steering movements and allows for more precise turning ability thanks to the increased stability.
Harmonious Power Delivery
Besides the performance increase, the CORE R & D team has improved the comfort even further. This is immediately noticeable with the bar. The Depower characteristics are heavily influenced by the Intelligent ARC.
The new Riot XR2 still has a linear response when the bar is pushed up; the power is reduced harmoniously and not abruptly. The bar pressure has been further minimized; while the, CORE typical, direct steering and feedback have been improved.
Speed Valve
CORE begins with the new, surprisingly simple, "Speed-Valve" one-pump system. The direct connection of the pump hose to the bayonet-Speed Valve provides more than twice the cross section for maximum air intake and easy pumping. It allows the rider to be the first to be on the water.
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The integrated stick serves to deflate the kite. It keeps the new membrane open during deflation.
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The new Riot XR2 therefore has only one valve, which serves as both the inlet and outlet.
FULL PERFORMANCE WITH THE SENSOR-BAR
With the recently introduced sensor bar CORE has already set new standards in safety, which exceeds the highest standards.
The new Riot XR2 is optimally matched to the sensor bar, with pressure-less release on a virtual fifth line. The auto-launch is, CORE typical, simple and perfect.
HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
CORE is renowned for using only the highest quality materials in their kites, such as the specially selected UV-resistant material used in their canopies. At the cutting edge of material selection and innovative manufacturing, CORE will first dip fiber into a special coating before it is woven. The fabric is then heat treated to produce a “Calendar finish”. In this way each individual fiber is sealed, resulting in a fabric that will not absorb water even after heavy and prolonged use. This is in stark contrast to fabrics coated much later in the manufacturing process, a method used by other competitors.
Our production facility, where only Tube-kites are produced, employs a sophisticated, zero tolerance, quality control, ensuring that continuous quality is achieved.
When you touch the kite lines you can feel the unmistakable quality of the material. All the lines and knots on the kite are German made and develop in partnership with Liros, Germany. Liros lines are well known in Aviation sports, for consistent and perfect finishes, reliable stiffness, abrasion resistance, sensitivity and safety.
The flying lines of the CORE SENSOR-Bar have a breaking load of 368kg at a diameter of only 1.8mm.
The RIOT XR2 has a new One-Pump-System. The tube lies more aerodynamic and closer to the canopy which limits wear and in turn servicing costs.
Middle Strut: We are of the opinion that the middle strut should be Solid as a Rock”. For years we have tried prototypes without a Middle Strut or with an “Infill-Floating-Strut“; only to confirm that flight stability suffers without it. As a result we have stayed with the tried and trusted: Why change a winning formula?
Our Canopy: There are competitors, which use marginally more stable cloth that is heavier. Like old American cars that have a lot of engine capacity, the performance still is not efficient on the road. The result, especially in marginal conditions, is a kite that falls faster from the sky and struggles to re-start. We, however, are not willing to simply use heavy cloth, but continue to focus on the perfect and intelligent processing of a lighter cloth, which gives the kite better performance, especially in under-powered conditions. The unprecedented low rate of complaints experienced by CORE Kites is evidence that time-consuming seams, combined with meticulous production technology, cannot be substituted.
You can watch a short documentary film, how a CORE kite is made, from cloth to completed kite.
CORE INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM
With the “CORE Intelligent Trim System“ (CIT), the rider can individually adjust both the bar pressure and the turning speed. The turning speed is adjustable from easy handling to super agile. The bar pressure and feedback are easily adjustable from light to strong.
On delivery, the Kite is already ideally set-up for 90% of riders.
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RANGE / PRICE
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Beaufort
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Knots
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Price* |
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RIOT XR2 5.0
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6-9
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23-42
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Eur 899,-
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RIOT XR2 6.0
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5,5-8
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20-38
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Eur 929,-
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RIOT XR2 7.0
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5-8
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17-35
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Eur 949,-
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RIOT XR2 8.0
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4,5-7,5
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15-33
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Eur 979,-
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RIOT XR2 9.0
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4-7
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13-30
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Eur 999,-
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RIOT XR2 10.0
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4-6,5
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12-28
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Eur 1099,-
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RIOT XR2 11.0
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3,5-6,5
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11-26
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Eur 1129,-
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RIOT XR2 12.0
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3,5-6
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10-24
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Eur 1149,-
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RIOT XR2 13.5
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3-5,5
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9-22
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Eur 1299,-
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RIOT XR2 LW 15.0
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3-5
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8-20
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Eur 1399,-
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RIOT XR2 LW 17.0
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2,5-5
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7-19
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Eur 1449,-
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| RIOT XR2 LW 19.0
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2,5-5
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6-18
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Eur 1549,-
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SENSOR Bar
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all
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all
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Eur 399,-
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* kite-only, incl. Kite-Backpack & RepairKitPro
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Compatibility
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RIOT XR2
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GTS
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RIOT XR
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SENSOR Bar
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OK
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OK
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OK
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ESP Bar
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OK
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OK
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OK
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Now available in stores worldwide.
Delivery includes:
Riot XR2 Kite with High Performance Backpack,
Repair Kit Pro & Short Manual
Download PDF Manual
CORE Store
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