Sizes Tested(m): 7, 9, 12 / Sizes Available(m): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13.5 / Control Bar: Sensor 3
The multi-tool master that can adapt to the needs of the rider and the conditions whether on the waves, in the air or on a foil.
Likes: The GTS6 is one of three kites in Core’s Universal Series that promises to push beyond your comfort zone and unlock your wild side. Less advanced riders don’t need to be concerned however, as the GTS6 has all the quick depower and multiple tuning options that let it handle gusty winds and less aggressive riding skills. Designed as a three strut kite with a Future C canopy shape, the GTS6 has more squared off wingtips and is designed for the adrenaline seeking rider that wants a quick turning kite that offers some aggressive boost and pop and can throw down the mega loops with confidence. The kite sits more forward in the window than the Nexus 2 and pulls off the front lines, allowing the advanced rider that slack line, comfortable pull, to perform unhooked tricks and handlepasses. There’s plenty of depower available with the ITS Bridle system that can be set to wave mode which alters the pull and amount of depower as well as the arc or the turn to equip it for faster pivots with less pull through the turn. The lighter weight three strut frame is very balanced and the kite can drift and back up down the line for waves and foiling. There’s good power in the kite but a touch less low end grunt than the Nexus 2 or the XR6, which complete the Universal Series in the Core lineup. The GTS6 is designed to tame the gusts and continue to uphold the precision handling while under more aggressive loads in the upper end of its wind range. The GTS6 is a great boosting kite with lots of upward pop and quick reaction to steering input ensuring soft landings.
Drawbacks: Designed to be ridden with power and precision so less low end power than the other two models in the Universal Series.
USERS: The GTS6 is a great choice for the intermediate to advanced rider looking to charge into some unhooked, freestyle and mega loops, but also has enough depower and drift for riding in the surf or on a foil.
