Description
Core Riot XR-5 LW 15m, 17m and 19m: The Riot XR5 LW (Lightwind Edition) allows you to enjoy even more days on the water. In addition to improved light wind performance the Riot XR5 LW stands for agility and pure ride joy, even when the wind is blowing at less than 10 knots.The new Short Bridle System allows for a very direct bar feeling and dynamic feedback when steering the kite. This enables real kite loops, which were previously unheard of during light wind sessions. The constant focus on light wind build methods gives the Riot XR5 LW its performance abilities in light wind conditions. As an example we use thinner tubes and CoreTex® Light-Fabric in our production. Despite being as light as a feather the sophisticated construction allows the kite to hold its own when the wind picks up. Thanks to its dynamic properties, the Riot XR5 LW makes you feel as if you were flying a noticeably smaller kite, whilst topping it off by being an absolute Hang-time Machine.
Speed Profile: The LW version of the XR-5 has a much flatter flight profile, allowing the kite to accelerate faster and produce its own wind, which is converted into additional propulsion. This design also allows for reduced wind resistance and unwanted lateral tension resulting in both Lightwinds going extremely well and effectively upwind. The turning speed of the XR5 can be adjusted at the kite tips. This trimming is easy and intuitive; you simply move a little knot.
Slim Struts: The XR-5 Lightwind has thinner tubes than the smaller kites in the XR5 range and benefits from this in three different ways. Firstly the tubes have been designed using less material, so therefore less weight. Secondly the tubes are thinner making the kites more flexible, which in turn allows for a quicker response time to a rider’s command and thirdly the tubes have been redesigned and adapted to have an optimum flight profile, which in turn lets you go upwind even earlier and effectively.
Ultra-Light Tips: Core have reduced the heavier Dacron material to just a few areas in the tips, a small area behind the leading edge and also on the trailing edge. Basically all areas that are considered to need special protection during launching and landing. Key Features:
Perfect for Freeride / Easy Riding / Hangtime / Freestyle / Wave
Direct and Fast Turning
Short and Direct Bridle
Easy Jumping Ability
Crisp ride experience and real kiteloops in light wind
Massive Depower
One-Pump System
Massive jump height and hang-time
Low drag ligthwind design
