Buy a used Core XR8 \u00b7 Tested kite with an 18-month warranty. The XR8 is Core's big air machine. Used from our test pool, it costs a fraction of the price. Five struts, a stiff leading edge, and a kite that spreads its wingtips like wings when you pull in the bar. This is precisely what creates the height this kite is bought for. As test equipment, you get it with an 18-month dealer warranty, meaning the same protection as with new products. You can select the color, size, and condition on the right using the variation options. Condition A, B, or C \u2013 what does that mean? Our test kites come in three clearly defined conditions. Here's what A, B, or C means exactly: Condition A \u00b7 Lightly used, approx. 1 to 10 sessions. Fabric and prints: Coating without significant wear or damage. Pigtails: Plenty of color, little abrasion. Leading edge: No visible marks, no white breakage. Bridles: Minimal wear. Patches: Not clean. A few small stains possible, free of salt and sand. Condition B \u00b7 Moderately used, approx. 11 to 20 sessions. Fabric: Visible signs of use, coating no longer completely hard. Pigtails may be more faded and slightly frayed. Leading edge: No visible defects. Bridles: Minor signs of use, technically sound. Patches: Not clean. Light to moderate soiling possible. Condition C \u00b7 Heavily used, 20 sessions and more. Fabric: More wear, noticeably softer. Pigtails: Pale, with more abrasion and fraying. Leading edge may show white breakage. Bridles: Technically sound, more wear than in B. Patches possible, but not mandatory. Each test kite comes from our KITE BUDDY. Test pool, meaning from our own test sessions and YouTube content, or directly from the core test pool of official test events. Evaluation is based on identical criteria in both cases, so the origin makes no difference to the kite's condition. The technology in the Core XR8: The kite changes its surface area. This is the point that distinguishes the XR8 from other kites. The profile and bridle lines work together so that the wingtips spread out like wings when you pull in the bar. If you push the bar away, it folds them back in. The surface area actually exposed to the wind changes by more than ten percent. In practical terms, this means: With the bar pulled in, you have a machine for upwind riding; with it pushed away, one for upwind performance. The transition is linear; you control it by hand and don't feel any sudden change. Five struts and a leading edge that doesn't give way. The leading edge is made of ExoTex 2. This fabric has less stretch than the previous version and offers around 80 percent more tear resistance, while weighing less. Together with the five struts made of ExoTex Light, a frame is created that barely deforms in strong winds. You'll notice this in three ways: The kite climbs more efficiently. The lift during takeoff is instantaneous instead of gradual. The turn is quicker. The canopy is CoreTex 2 with triple ripstop, tear-resistant and low-stretch. It loops quickly, catches the leading edge early, and the struts have a smaller diameter than before. In addition, there's a balanced ratio of stiffness and flex when you apply a steering input. This makes the XR8 turn faster and catch you earlier after the loop, which is precisely the moment when a sluggish kite becomes unpleasant. The tail curves with a concave trailing edge, while the wingtips are swept out. This combination provides plenty of depower and simultaneously the strong pull you need for upwind riding and early planing. Three things are adjustable: The bridle has three adjustment points. Each of them noticeably changes the kite. At the leading edge, you select the kite's character. In Wave mode, it turns tighter and has more depower; in Freestyle mode, it pulls more consistently and the loops are wider. It is delivered in Allround mode, which is in between. Three loops at the wingtips allow you to adjust the steering forces and turning speed. Three knots at the attachment points control the tension of the steering lines, thus ensuring the kite's direct response to your hand. Included: XR8 kite, pack sack, repair kit, manual. Bar and lines are not included. Your KITE BUDDY test equipment certificate: KITE BUDDY Test Equipment Certificate - Tested \u00b7 Certified \u00b7 With dealer warranty. Warranty: 18 months. Dealer warranty. Certificate: Physical, including registered serial number. Origin: Test pool kite-buddy.de or manufacturer. Testing: Standardized according to uniform criteria. Each test item is tested by us and directly by the manufacturer according to identical evaluation criteria. Not from training or beginner areas. No hidden wear and tear, no risk purchase. Frequently asked questions about the test equipment: Who would benefit from the XR8 as a test kite? + For those who prioritize height but don't want to pay the full price for a new kite. The XR8 is built for big air, not versatility. If you're riding waves or foiling, you'd be better off with a different model. Used, it flies just as well as new; the canopy doesn't lose its properties overnight. What do the three adjustment points actually do? + A lot. You'll notice it immediately. The position on the leading edge shifts the kite's character between tight turns with lots of depower and constant pull with wide loops. The loops at the wingtips and the knots at the attachment points then fine-tune the steering power and directness. Changing the settings takes a minute on the beach. How do you test a kite? + Every kite is fully rigged and inspected: canopy and coating, seams, trailing edge, bridles and pigtails, plus all valves under pressure. It's evaluated according to the same criteria listed in the condition charts above, regardless of whether the kite comes from our pool or from the manufacturer. We deliberately use a conservative approach in our assessments. What happens if something goes wrong within the 18-month warranty period? Then you contact us with the item number. Dealer warranty means: we are your contact person, not the previous owner or the manufacturer. When buying privately, you only have the seller's word; here you have eighteen months.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Buy a used Core XR8 \u00b7 Tested kite with an 18-month warranty. The XR8 is Core's big air machine. Used from our test pool, it costs a fraction of the price. Five struts, a stiff leading edge, and a kite that spreads its wingtips like wings when you pull in the bar. This is precisely what creates the height this kite is bought for. As test equipment, you get it with an 18-month dealer warranty, meaning the same protection as with new products. You can select the color, size, and condition on the right using the variation options. Condition A, B, or C \u2013 what does that mean? Our test kites come in three clearly defined conditions. Here's what A, B, or C means exactly: Condition A \u00b7 Lightly used, approx. 1 to 10 sessions. Fabric and prints: Coating without significant wear or damage. Pigtails: Plenty of color, little abrasion. Leading edge: No visible marks, no white breakage. Bridles: Minimal wear. Patches: Not clean. A few small stains possible, free of salt and sand. Condition B \u00b7 Moderately used, approx. 11 to 20 sessions. Fabric: Visible signs of use, coating no longer completely hard. Pigtails may be more faded and slightly frayed. Leading edge: No visible defects. Bridles: Minor signs of use, technically sound. Patches: Not clean. Light to moderate soiling possible. Condition C \u00b7 Heavily used, 20 sessions and more. Fabric: More wear, noticeably softer. Pigtails: Pale, with more abrasion and fraying. Leading edge may show white breakage. Bridles: Technically sound, more wear than in B. Patches possible, but not mandatory. Each test kite comes from our KITE BUDDY. Test pool, meaning from our own test sessions and YouTube content, or directly from the core test pool of official test events. Evaluation is based on identical criteria in both cases, so the origin makes no difference to the kite's condition. The technology in the Core XR8: The kite changes its surface area. This is the point that distinguishes the XR8 from other kites. The profile and bridle lines work together so that the wingtips spread out like wings when you pull in the bar. If you push the bar away, it folds them back in. The surface area actually exposed to the wind changes by more than ten percent. In practical terms, this means: With the bar pulled in, you have a machine for upwind riding; with it pushed away, one for upwind performance. The transition is linear; you control it by hand and don't feel any sudden change. Five struts and a leading edge that doesn't give way. The leading edge is made of ExoTex 2. This fabric has less stretch than the previous version and offers around 80 percent more tear resistance, while weighing less. Together with the five struts made of ExoTex Light, a frame is created that barely deforms in strong winds. You'll notice this in three ways: The kite climbs more efficiently. The lift during takeoff is instantaneous instead of gradual. The turn is quicker. The canopy is CoreTex 2 with triple ripstop, tear-resistant and low-stretch. It loops quickly, catches the leading edge early, and the struts have a smaller diameter than before. In addition, there's a balanced ratio of stiffness and flex when you apply a steering input. This makes the XR8 turn faster and catch you earlier after the loop, which is precisely the moment when a sluggish kite becomes unpleasant. The tail curves with a concave trailing edge, while the wingtips are swept out. This combination provides plenty of depower and simultaneously the strong pull you need for upwind riding and early planing. Three things are adjustable: The bridle has three adjustment points. Each of them noticeably changes the kite. At the leading edge, you select the kite's character. In Wave mode, it turns tighter and has more depower; in Freestyle mode, it pulls more consistently and the loops are wider. It is delivered in Allround mode, which is in between. Three loops at the wingtips allow you to adjust the steering forces and turning speed. Three knots at the attachment points control the tension of the steering lines, thus ensuring the kite's direct response to your hand. Included: XR8 kite, pack sack, repair kit, manual. Bar and lines are not included. Your KITE BUDDY test equipment certificate: KITE BUDDY Test Equipment Certificate - Tested \u00b7 Certified \u00b7 With dealer warranty. Warranty: 18 months. Dealer warranty. Certificate: Physical, including registered serial number. Origin: Test pool kite-buddy.de or manufacturer. Testing: Standardized according to uniform criteria. Each test item is tested by us and directly by the manufacturer according to identical evaluation criteria. Not from training or beginner areas. No hidden wear and tear, no risk purchase. Frequently asked questions about the test equipment: Who would benefit from the XR8 as a test kite? + For those who prioritize height but don't want to pay the full price for a new kite. The XR8 is built for big air, not versatility. If you're riding waves or foiling, you'd be better off with a different model. Used, it flies just as well as new; the canopy doesn't lose its properties overnight. What do the three adjustment points actually do? + A lot. You'll notice it immediately. The position on the leading edge shifts the kite's character between tight turns with lots of depower and constant pull with wide loops. The loops at the wingtips and the knots at the attachment points then fine-tune the steering power and directness. Changing the settings takes a minute on the beach. How do you test a kite? + Every kite is fully rigged and inspected: canopy and coating, seams, trailing edge, bridles and pigtails, plus all valves under pressure. It's evaluated according to the same criteria listed in the condition charts above, regardless of whether the kite comes from our pool or from the manufacturer. We deliberately use a conservative approach in our assessments. What happens if something goes wrong within the 18-month warranty period? Then you contact us with the item number. Dealer warranty means: we are your contact person, not the previous owner or the manufacturer. 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