Nexus 1 vs Nexus 2 - What changed? // SA Gear Review

Is this the best allround kite?

CORE Kiteboarding just released their Nexus 2! The Nexus has been my favorite kite for the past 2 years and in this review video I'll tell you exactly why.
I'll also be reviewing the changes they made, and how this affect the kite's flying and handling.

Table of content:
00:10 Snippet from official video
00:50 Why I love the Nexus
01:49 Nexus vs other kite in the CORE line-up
03:20 Nexus 1 vs. Nexus 2 // Structural changes
04:36 Nexus 1 vs. Nexus 2 // What changed in the feeling
06:18 The CORE CIT modes
07:55 Changing the steering line connection points

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Filming: José Denis-Robichaud
Filming and edit Nexus 2 video: Monty Scholz

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[sutherlandho]

The side by side comparison with drop down text description is a great format! Easy to understand pros and cons.Thanks!

[axarothfiefa]

What a great video. Thanks for taking the time. When I got the email about the Nexus 2 I was really excited. I have 7, 9, and 13.5 Nexus. (Also a bunch of XRs.) I love jumping the Nexus on my foil board. I'm close to 50' so far. My only real complaint with the kite is the reverse launching. Glad to see that's been addressed. Also the knots in front that you mentioned. We have to drift launch a lot at home where I live and I have had my lines get stuck on those knots. Core is doing a great job. I'm amazed. You don't see team riders making videos like this of many of the other brands. Great work Steven.... really really appreciate your videos.

[paddymotion]

Great Video mate, never seen it explained that well. 💪

[christophkilo]

Video on point! Answered most of my questions! I really like that you also pointed out the ability for reverse launch for foilers. Thanks!

[stephprime]

Nice Video! Love your channel! Just switched from my F-one Bandit Range to the Nexus 2 and can't wait to take the kites to the water!

[nilsrogge]

Can‘t wait till tomorrow to get my Nexus 2!

[nilsemmahendrickx-iskandar]

Just bought a nexus 1, cant wait to test it out. Because my old kites are from 2005, I think it will feel like kiting in the future. Anyway very helpfull video for helping me with my first launch! Thnx! 🤙

[komodowarane]

"Little bit of unhooked, even though its not ideal", a distant laughter of Erdmann rises over the bay

[fribbe]

always cool to see you, tell about your series line up. 🤙🏼😁 which settings provide the most hangtime

[thomasvidal]

thanks voor je uitleg ! ik heb net een nieuwe 10 Nexus gekocht bij Corenmore en vind dit echt een top kite inplaats van de gts10. de kleine maten blijven Gts maar de 10 Meter nexus is echt perfect voor dikke loops en freeride.

[OneLaunchKiteboarding]

thanks, pretty interesting. It will help me guiding my students through the Core line up if they ask me about this brand !

[strekke]

Great informative video! Has the AR of the kites changed? Nexus 2 looks a bit lower AR in the video, but maybe it's just the wider wingtips. Any difference in upwind angle between v1 and v2?

[mck]

Steven, top presentatie, ik ga van de week gelijk bij kitemana langs voor een nexus2 13.5. leuk om je zien presenteren met grappige effects als de kites die bijna weg waaien 🤣, goed gedaan gast🤙

[robertodewet]

Thank you for doing this video! The big remaining question for me, how high does this kite jump compared to the GTS?

[yountune]

What kite and what setting should I use for strapless freestyle? Not wave, Core 720 practicing freestyle on flat water? Currently hung up Duotone Neos and using GTSs but I seem to be in a rut in progression and could use some help. On side note: I would like a Core 720 in black carbon like the new Magnets... My 720 is getting dented from all the hard landings I guess.

[Baschtl]

Great review there! You said it‘s not very suited for unhooked riding. What does that mean? Does that mean you can get the basics done but you will probably have problems with double passes? Or does it resemble a high-performance freeride kite’s feel (lile the xr or the rebel)? I‘m especially interested in the 10m-12m sizes

[tosch]

Do you fly the Nexus or the Nexus 2 ?
...cool viedeo

[scottmeineke]

Hope they let you guys and gals use them soon😉

[maciejtyrcz]

great video man !!!! any word on GTS6 yet ?

[anthonylanden]

Steven, how are you? What percentage of height when jumping would make to choose XR7 vs Nexus2?