Core XR8 Kitesurfing Kite
High-Performance Freeride+ | Big Air | Freestyle | Wave
S2AS Team Quote
"Core never does anything by halves, The new Core XR8 Kite will blow minds."
Quote from one of our Team riders
"The most intuitive Kite I have ever flown"
The XR8 kite from Core Kites is a team favourite here at S2AS, It boosts like no other, if you are getting a solid 8mtr in height jump on the Core XR7 then you will easily add a meter or two just from the change of kite. But the real boost comes in when you master the timing on the XR8 Kite, That's when you really feel the huge difference the Core XR8 delivers.
The new XR8 is Lighter, Faster and a hell of a lot more user-friendly. After Testing the kite in SA we can safely say that the new XR8 will blow Minds - More info and images coming soon on the release of this totally Awesome kite for 2023.
What Core Say About the New XR8 Kite:
THE ULTIMATE HIGH WITH THE XR8
The Core XR8 is the pinnacle when it comes to big air and unlocks unparalleled performance
With its ultra-stiff 5-strut frame in a Deltabow shape, this exceptional kite allows you to achieve breathtaking jumps and the longest hang time. Experience an unprecedented level of high ride comfort and control with the XR8's effortless and forgiving handling.
Explosive jump forces and superior upwind performance are guaranteed with the new XR8 Kite.
Thanks to the significantly stiffer ExoTex 2 material the kite's entire airframe has been fine-tuned and enables smaller leading edge and strut diameters.
When we say you'll reach new heights, we mean it
The Core XR8 will take your kiting to extraordinary levels. You’ll find that loops are more efficient with an earlier and smoother catch. The CoreTex 2 canopy is both highly durable and has an extremely low stretch. These two features work together to give the canopy unparalleled flight stability, power, and control
Discover the thrill of the big air icon – try the new Core XR8 at S2AS
Core XR8 Features:
New! EXOTEX® 2 ULTRA RIGID DACRON: ultra-rigid and robust Leading Edge
EXOTEX® LIGHT STRUTS: just as robust, but lighter and more revving
CORETEX® 2 TRIPLE RIPSTOP CANOPY: extremely high durability and optimal UV protection
5 STRUT FRAME: optimal stability in all flight positions
DELTA BOW SHAPE: more power and depower
INTELLIGENT ARC: finely controllable enormous power
CIT MODES: flight character, bar forces and reactivity individually adjustable
INSTANT RELAUNCH: effortless water launches
SPEED PUMP SYSTEM: easy and fast ventilation
SENSOR BAR SYSTEM: optimal coordination of kite and bar system
6 YEARS PARTS GUARANTEE: replacement parts availability for an average kite lifetime.
TWO COLOR OPTIONS: BrightWhite10 and TechBlack10
What does the new XR8 come with on Delivery:
The XR8 comes with a comfortable backpack, manual and a repair kit.
See our full current range of Core Kites
Looking for Light Wind Performance? Read on:
CORE XR8 LW (S2AS RATED BEST PERFORMING LIGHT WIND KITE)
Ultimate light wind performance meets unparalleled riding comfort
HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE+ | FREESTYLE
WHO NEEDS FOILING WHEN YOU CAN SHRED WITH THE XR8 LW?
The XR8 LW (Sizes 15m & 17m) unlocks great performance in light winds and impresses with a high level of riding comfort.
With its ultra-stiff 5-strut-frame in Deltabow shape, you will glide early and achieve rich jumps with decent hang time even in the lower wind range. Its lightweight construction helps you go upwind easily, and its unparalleled flight stability, power, and control let you enjoy every session.
Thanks to the significantly stiffer ExoTex 2 material the kite's entire airframe has been fine-tuned and enables smaller leading edge and strut diameters which increase its upwind abilities. The CoreTex 2 canopy is both highly durable and has an extremely low stretch. These two features work together to give the canopy unparalleled flight stability, power, and control.
Never miss a session again - try the new XR8 LW now! We promise you will not be disappointed.
Core XR8 Sizes:
15m | 17m
Core XR8 LW Features:
New! EXOTEX® 2 ULTRA RIGID DACRON: ultra-rigid and robust Leading Edge
EXOTEX® LIGHT STRUTS: just as robust, but lighter and more revving
CORETEX® 2 TRIPLE RIPSTOP CANOPY: extremely high durability and optimal UV protection
5 STRUT FRAME: optimal stability in all flight positions
DELTA BOW SHAPE: more power and depower
INTELLIGENT ARC: finely controllable enormous power
CIT MODES: flight character, bar forces and reactivity individually adjustable
ULTRALIGHT WINGTIPS: a crisp feeling of pressure point and comfortable flight character
INSTANT RELAUNCH: effortless water launches
SPEED PUMP SYSTEM: easy and fast ventilation
SENSOR BAR SYSTEM: optimal coordination of kite and bar system
6 YEARS PARTS GUARANTEE: replacement parts availability for an average kite lifetime.
TWO COLOR OPTIONS: Bright White and Tech Black
See our full current range of Core Kites
At Surface 2 Air Sports we want you to enjoy your purchases as soon as possible, which means we strive to dispatch your order within one working day of it being placed (subject to payment authorization and stock availability). If there is going to be a delay for any reason, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
FREE UK MAINLAND SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER £80
- If you order before 2 pm, Monday to Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and we have your items in stock, we'll despatch the same day for FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING (Where Possible)
- If you order after 2 pm, we'll still try to despatch that day but, if we can't, we'll despatch the following working day.
- Items ordered after 2 pm Friday or over a weekend will be despatched Monday.
- Items despatched on Friday are for delivery the following week.
- Items ordered over a Bank Holiday will be despatched the next working day.
- Free Next Day (Where Possible)UK mainland shipping on all orders over £80. Orders below £80 will be £6.95
- *Some items will incur a charge of £19.95 due to the product sizing i.e. Sit-on-Top Kayaks and Surfboards
- *Some UK postcodes will incur a £15 shipping charge due to their location (ie. Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight, etc.)
OUTSIDE OF THE UK MAINLAND
- Shipping to most EU countries is calculated at £20 and can take around 5-7 working days
- Shipping outside the EU is calculated at £35 and can take around 5-12 working days
- S2AS reserve the right to amend shipping costs based upon the volumetric weight of the parcel and destination country
- Please be aware that you may be liable for import taxes when you receive the item in your destination, this may be different for different countries (as a guide the UK VAT rate is 20%) you must understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay. Surface 2 Air Sports is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office.
- Unfortunately, if S2AS send an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive the full refund for the item when it is returned to S2AS minus the total shipping and returns costs.
- Exchange rates vary constantly, therefore, we cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GBP, all other currencies are approximate. The money taken from your account will be in GPB, you must check with your bank as to how it will come out of your account.
- * For any orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will be charged and as a result, the price you see on the website should exclude VAT.
www.s2as.com stock levels are constantly updated to maintain live stock levels but demand can sometimes be high and we occasionally run out of popular items.
Due to the constant rotation of our stock, some items may currently be on backorder and as such delivery can be delayed by up to 7 days. If this is the case, please feel free to call us for further information.
Our standard couriers are DPD Local, Royal Mail, Parcelforce & TNT.
All orders are shipped within 3 to 4 days delivery Monday – Friday (depending on stock). If no one is home a courier will leave details of the next delivery attempt and the contact number of the local depot. If you would like your order to be “left safe” on your property should no one be home, please specify details in the comments as you check out. (S2AS take no responsibility for order requests to be left in a "Safe place"
The delivery charge for orders outside of mainland UK is calculated on the volumetric weight of the items and the destination country.
www.s2as.com reserve the right to amend orders placed with incorrect delivery options without notice.
For delivery enquiries please contact:
E-mail info@s2as.com or call us on 01202 738 448
Upon delivery please check all items have not been damaged in transit before you sign for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as "Damaged" and you are with your rights to refuse and ask that they are returned to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for as ‘unchecked’.You must inspect and confirm that the goods are in good condition before signing. If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, Surface 2 Air Sports cannot accept any liability and the item will not be replaced or reimbursed.
RETURNS
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you have 14 days from the purchase date to make us aware you wish to cancel the order and a further 14 days to return the item(s) to S2AS in their original condition with the packaging and tags intact for a full refund.
Please bear in mind items that are "not wanted" or ordered in customer error (i.e. wrong size/colour) will be not be refunded postage costs.
When returning items please place a note inside the parcel(s), with your Name, Contact Number, Order Number, the reason for the return (i.e. wrong size, not matching item description, etc.) and whether you wish for a refund or to exchange for a different item(s), S2AS cannot be held responsible for any delays in regards to returns without this information enclosed.
Returns Address:
Surface2Air Sports,
14-16 Station Road,
Ashley cross,
Lower Parkstone,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH14 8UB
Please note that if goods are not returned in the condition in which you received them, we reserve the right to refuse such returns.
Any item returned to us is at your own risk and cost. Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damage to any returned items in transit and products remain your responsibility and property until we receive them. If returned items are lost or damaged in transit, we will have to charge you (or not to refund any amounts attributable to) such loss or damage. Please send any item(s) you intend to return in the original packaging.
Core XR8 Kitesurfing Kite
High-Performance Freeride+ | Big Air | Freestyle | Wave
S2AS Team Quote
"Core never does anything by halves, The new Core XR8 Kite will blow minds."
Quote from one of our Team riders
"The most intuitive Kite I have ever flown"
The XR8 kite from Core Kites is a team favourite here at S2AS, It boosts like no other, if you are getting a solid 8mtr in height jump on the Core XR7 then you will easily add a meter or two just from the change of kite. But the real boost comes in when you master the timing on the XR8 Kite, That's when you really feel the huge difference the Core XR8 delivers.
The new XR8 is Lighter, Faster and a hell of a lot more user-friendly. After Testing the kite in SA we can safely say that the new XR8 will blow Minds - More info and images coming soon on the release of this totally Awesome kite for 2023.
What Core Say About the New XR8 Kite:
THE ULTIMATE HIGH WITH THE XR8
The Core XR8 is the pinnacle when it comes to big air and unlocks unparalleled performance
With its ultra-stiff 5-strut frame in a Deltabow shape, this exceptional kite allows you to achieve breathtaking jumps and the longest hang time. Experience an unprecedented level of high ride comfort and control with the XR8's effortless and forgiving handling.
Explosive jump forces and superior upwind performance are guaranteed with the new XR8 Kite.
Thanks to the significantly stiffer ExoTex 2 material the kite's entire airframe has been fine-tuned and enables smaller leading edge and strut diameters.
When we say you'll reach new heights, we mean it
The Core XR8 will take your kiting to extraordinary levels. You’ll find that loops are more efficient with an earlier and smoother catch. The CoreTex 2 canopy is both highly durable and has an extremely low stretch. These two features work together to give the canopy unparalleled flight stability, power, and control
Discover the thrill of the big air icon – try the new Core XR8 at S2AS
Core XR8 Features:
New! EXOTEX® 2 ULTRA RIGID DACRON: ultra-rigid and robust Leading Edge
EXOTEX® LIGHT STRUTS: just as robust, but lighter and more revving
CORETEX® 2 TRIPLE RIPSTOP CANOPY: extremely high durability and optimal UV protection
5 STRUT FRAME: optimal stability in all flight positions
DELTA BOW SHAPE: more power and depower
INTELLIGENT ARC: finely controllable enormous power
CIT MODES: flight character, bar forces and reactivity individually adjustable
INSTANT RELAUNCH: effortless water launches
SPEED PUMP SYSTEM: easy and fast ventilation
SENSOR BAR SYSTEM: optimal coordination of kite and bar system
6 YEARS PARTS GUARANTEE: replacement parts availability for an average kite lifetime.
TWO COLOR OPTIONS: BrightWhite10 and TechBlack10
What does the new XR8 come with on Delivery:
The XR8 comes with a comfortable backpack, manual and a repair kit.
See our full current range of Core Kites
Looking for Light Wind Performance? Read on:
CORE XR8 LW (S2AS RATED BEST PERFORMING LIGHT WIND KITE)
Ultimate light wind performance meets unparalleled riding comfort
HIGH PERFORMANCE FREERIDE+ | FREESTYLE
WHO NEEDS FOILING WHEN YOU CAN SHRED WITH THE XR8 LW?
The XR8 LW (Sizes 15m & 17m) unlocks great performance in light winds and impresses with a high level of riding comfort.
With its ultra-stiff 5-strut-frame in Deltabow shape, you will glide early and achieve rich jumps with decent hang time even in the lower wind range. Its lightweight construction helps you go upwind easily, and its unparalleled flight stability, power, and control let you enjoy every session.
Thanks to the significantly stiffer ExoTex 2 material the kite's entire airframe has been fine-tuned and enables smaller leading edge and strut diameters which increase its upwind abilities. The CoreTex 2 canopy is both highly durable and has an extremely low stretch. These two features work together to give the canopy unparalleled flight stability, power, and control.
Never miss a session again - try the new XR8 LW now! We promise you will not be disappointed.
Core XR8 Sizes:
15m | 17m
Core XR8 LW Features:
New! EXOTEX® 2 ULTRA RIGID DACRON: ultra-rigid and robust Leading Edge
EXOTEX® LIGHT STRUTS: just as robust, but lighter and more revving
CORETEX® 2 TRIPLE RIPSTOP CANOPY: extremely high durability and optimal UV protection
5 STRUT FRAME: optimal stability in all flight positions
DELTA BOW SHAPE: more power and depower
INTELLIGENT ARC: finely controllable enormous power
CIT MODES: flight character, bar forces and reactivity individually adjustable
ULTRALIGHT WINGTIPS: a crisp feeling of pressure point and comfortable flight character
INSTANT RELAUNCH: effortless water launches
SPEED PUMP SYSTEM: easy and fast ventilation
SENSOR BAR SYSTEM: optimal coordination of kite and bar system
6 YEARS PARTS GUARANTEE: replacement parts availability for an average kite lifetime.
TWO COLOR OPTIONS: Bright White and Tech Black
See our full current range of Core Kites
At Surface 2 Air Sports we want you to enjoy your purchases as soon as possible, which means we strive to dispatch your order within one working day of it being placed (subject to payment authorization and stock availability). If there is going to be a delay for any reason, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
FREE UK MAINLAND SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER £80
- If you order before 2 pm, Monday to Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) and we have your items in stock, we'll despatch the same day for FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING (Where Possible)
- If you order after 2 pm, we'll still try to despatch that day but, if we can't, we'll despatch the following working day.
- Items ordered after 2 pm Friday or over a weekend will be despatched Monday.
- Items despatched on Friday are for delivery the following week.
- Items ordered over a Bank Holiday will be despatched the next working day.
- Free Next Day (Where Possible)UK mainland shipping on all orders over £80. Orders below £80 will be £6.95
- *Some items will incur a charge of £19.95 due to the product sizing i.e. Sit-on-Top Kayaks and Surfboards
- *Some UK postcodes will incur a £15 shipping charge due to their location (ie. Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight, etc.)
OUTSIDE OF THE UK MAINLAND
- Shipping to most EU countries is calculated at £20 and can take around 5-7 working days
- Shipping outside the EU is calculated at £35 and can take around 5-12 working days
- S2AS reserve the right to amend shipping costs based upon the volumetric weight of the parcel and destination country
- Please be aware that you may be liable for import taxes when you receive the item in your destination, this may be different for different countries (as a guide the UK VAT rate is 20%) you must understand and budget for any import taxes that you may have to pay. Surface 2 Air Sports is not responsible for these charges and if they are due you should be contacted by your customs office.
- Unfortunately, if S2AS send an item out and it is then rejected by the customer due to these import charges you will receive the full refund for the item when it is returned to S2AS minus the total shipping and returns costs.
- Exchange rates vary constantly, therefore, we cannot guarantee the price of an item in any other currency except GBP, all other currencies are approximate. The money taken from your account will be in GPB, you must check with your bank as to how it will come out of your account.
- * For any orders leaving the UK, no UK VAT will be charged and as a result, the price you see on the website should exclude VAT.
www.s2as.com stock levels are constantly updated to maintain live stock levels but demand can sometimes be high and we occasionally run out of popular items.
Due to the constant rotation of our stock, some items may currently be on backorder and as such delivery can be delayed by up to 7 days. If this is the case, please feel free to call us for further information.
Our standard couriers are DPD Local, Royal Mail, Parcelforce & TNT.
All orders are shipped within 3 to 4 days delivery Monday – Friday (depending on stock). If no one is home a courier will leave details of the next delivery attempt and the contact number of the local depot. If you would like your order to be “left safe” on your property should no one be home, please specify details in the comments as you check out. (S2AS take no responsibility for order requests to be left in a "Safe place"
The delivery charge for orders outside of mainland UK is calculated on the volumetric weight of the items and the destination country.
www.s2as.com reserve the right to amend orders placed with incorrect delivery options without notice.
For delivery enquiries please contact:
E-mail info@s2as.com or call us on 01202 738 448
Upon delivery please check all items have not been damaged in transit before you sign for them. If any damage is visible, please ensure you sign as "Damaged" and you are with your rights to refuse and ask that they are returned to the sender. If you cannot thoroughly check the goods please sign for as ‘unchecked’.You must inspect and confirm that the goods are in good condition before signing. If the goods are damaged and not signed for as such, Surface 2 Air Sports cannot accept any liability and the item will not be replaced or reimbursed.
RETURNS
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you have 14 days from the purchase date to make us aware you wish to cancel the order and a further 14 days to return the item(s) to S2AS in their original condition with the packaging and tags intact for a full refund.
Please bear in mind items that are "not wanted" or ordered in customer error (i.e. wrong size/colour) will be not be refunded postage costs.
When returning items please place a note inside the parcel(s), with your Name, Contact Number, Order Number, the reason for the return (i.e. wrong size, not matching item description, etc.) and whether you wish for a refund or to exchange for a different item(s), S2AS cannot be held responsible for any delays in regards to returns without this information enclosed.
Returns Address:
Surface2Air Sports,
14-16 Station Road,
Ashley cross,
Lower Parkstone,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH14 8UB
Please note that if goods are not returned in the condition in which you received them, we reserve the right to refuse such returns.
Any item returned to us is at your own risk and cost. Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damage to any returned items in transit and products remain your responsibility and property until we receive them. If returned items are lost or damaged in transit, we will have to charge you (or not to refund any amounts attributable to) such loss or damage. Please send any item(s) you intend to return in the original packaging.