Core / 2026

Pace

Name: Core Pace 2026
Brand: Core
SKU: core-pace-2026
Price: 1799 USD
Availability: InStock

big airkiteloopsfreeride

Core's 3-strut big air and kiteloop kite built in ExoTex. Lower aspect and more forgiving than the Aluula Pace Pro, with lofty, user-friendly loops and better hangtime for the price.

Best for: Riders learning or refining kiteloops and big air without paying for Aluula

Review verdict

The forgiving Pace Pro sibling that makes your first kite loops feel inevitable.

4.0/ 5 review synthesis

Strength: Higher aspect ratio gives excellent hang time and lofty down loops

Tradeoff: Less explosive pop than the Pace Pro — lower performance ceiling for advanced riders

Evidence: 1 retailer source · Kitemana

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Style Placement

Riding Style

FoilBig Air

Kite Shape & Aspect

Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow

Specifications

Aspect Ratiomedium high

Struts3

Bar TypeBoth

Turning Speedfast

Low-End Power7/10

Depower Range8/10

Relauncheasy

Wind Range8–28 knots

Sizes5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.5m

Review Summary

Mixed sources

Based on 1 retailer source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.

4.0

/ 5.0

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.

Distilled from reviews by: Kitemana Retailer