Kitesoul Magazine #24 International Edition

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CORE'S MEETING
Less talk and straight to the core. We are German!
Nexus: a customizable and very high-performing kite
But let's get to it, the true protagonist of Core's International Meeting
2018: the Nexus. The new Core kite comes from the Section 2, the
GTS4 and 14 years of research. It's an all-round kite which made us
have fun right from the first minute we had it on our hands. Versatility
and the possibility to customize it according to one's riding needs are
its strengths. In fact, thanks to the CIT handling system we can finetune
the kite's power and the turn radius by acting on the connection
points of the lines of the leading edge. In the all-round mode, the Nexus
pulls a little more, increases its hangtime and rotates slower. This
behaviour is perfect for beginners and anyone who prefers a more
relaxed surfing style. On the other hand, the wave mode, makes the
kite faster, increases the depower improving the feet contact on the
board when strapless, and allows narrower loops (useful in bottom
turns). It also allows a greater pull when we pull the bar in, resulting in
a fast feet switch. Lastly, the freestyle mode increases the loop radius,
makes the kite more stable during freestyle manoeuvres and more
vigorous.
In general, the new Nexus inherits many of the best CORE innovations
including a progressive power delivery, the 3 struts structure and the
Radical Reaction Tips of the GTS. We deeply appreciated its incredible
manoeuvrability on the waves of Kite Beach, its huge wind range and
the Surf profile derived from the Section 2.