CORE NXS (2026) Blur the boundaries and ride entirely by your own rules. The CORE NXS is a revolutionary, high-performance multi-discipline crossover kite engineered from the ground up to replace traditional categories. Whether you are hunting massive vertical boosts on a twin tip, carving down the line on a surfboard, or gliding effortlessly on a hydrofoil, this standalone all-rounder delivers a flawless balance of power, reactive handling, and precise control. Inspired by the versatility of the Nexus but completely reinvented, it is the ultimate single-kite quiver for riders who refuse to compromise. Why You'll Love It: ExoTex 3 Ultra-Stiff Frame: Built with Core's advanced, rigid leading-edge material that reduces diameter and weight, resulting in significantly faster flight speeds and cleaner agility. Pulley-Free Direct Bridle: Features a fixed, pulley-free direct bridle system that eliminates control lag, offering a solid bar feel and instant steering response during crucial megaloops or wave carves. Exceptional Multi-Discipline Drift: Inherits elite surf DNA to sit stable and drift perfectly downwind when you follow waves or silently cruise on a foil setup. Sporty Freeride and Freestyle Lift: Engineered with a moderate high-aspect 3-strut layout that releases explosive pop for unhooked tricks and impressive, reliable vertical hangtime. CoreTex 2 Triple Ripstop: Premium high-tenacity canopy fabric ensures your kite maintains absolute profile shape and material crispness session after session. Specs: Model Range: 2026 Standalone Release Construction Architecture: 3-Strut Crossover Shape (ExoTex 3 Leading Edge, ExoTex Light Struts) Canopy Material: CoreTex 2 Triple Ripstop Bridle System: Fixed, Pulley-less Setup Control Bar Compatibility: 4-Line Setup (Best paired with Core Sensor 4 Series) Best For: Sporty freeride jumps, technical unhooked freestyle, down-the-line wave surfing, and effortless foil tracking