Quick answer: these are the two most exciting all-round kites of 2026, and we're the only shop in Ireland where you can buy either. Pick the Ozone Reflex if your riding leans twintip and big air — jumps, hangtime and learning loops. Pick the Core NXS if you refuse to be defined by one discipline — it's Core's new three-in-one, folding the Nexus, XLite and Section into a single kite for wave, freeride and foil.
Full honesty, as always: both kites are brand new this season. We've put our first sessions in on the NXS (our review here); the Reflex only launched this month, so our take on it is based on the design, Ozone's briefing and years of riding the Vortex and Enduro it descends from. We'll update this the moment demo stock hits Galway Bay.
What they have in common
Both are all-rounders aimed at the same rider: someone who wants one tough, forgiving kite that does everything well and progresses with them for years. Both are built to survive Irish beaches and Irish wind. You genuinely can't buy wrong here — this is about which flavour of "does everything" suits you.
Ozone Reflex — the big-air biased one
The Reflex replaces the much-loved Enduro, but its DNA comes from the Vortex, Ozone's big air machine. That shows in how it flies: easy lift, addictive hangtime, and a tight turning radius that makes kite loops learnable without fear. Ozone's own line is "Vortex possibilities with everyday accessibility" — softer and more playful than the Vortex, but a clear step up in excitement from the Enduro. The Teijin Triple Ripstop Dacron airframe takes beach abuse better than exotic lightweight cloths. Sizes 5m–13m from €1,559. Full sizes and Irish prices here.
Best for: twintip riders chasing bigger jumps, first loops and progression, who still want a kite that can handle the odd wave or foil day.
Core NXS — the three-kites-in-one
The NXS marks a clear new beginning for Core — the name stands for what it replaces: the Nexus, the XLite and the Section, three kites folded into one. Twintip, surfboard or foil, Core's pitch is blunt: one kite — wave, freeride, foil. It's developed on an entirely new platform that keeps the Nexus's famous versatility but adds noticeably higher performance, modern construction and a more harmonious flying feel. Where the Reflex is biased towards boosting, the NXS is balanced — built for riders who genuinely mix disciplines and expect outstanding performance in every condition. Sizes 5.0–13.5 from €1,799. And remember — we're the only Approved CORE dealer in the Republic of Ireland.
Best for: riders who split their time between waves, twintip and foil and want one high-performance kite for all of it.
So which one?
Ask yourself one question: what does your dream session look like? If it's boosting over the pier at Silverstrand, get the Reflex. If it's a wave day at one spot, a foil day at another and a twintip blast in between, get the NXS. Either way it'll be the right kite for years — and either way, we can match the size to your weight and your local spot first time.
Reflex or NXS? One message sorts it
Tell us your weight, your local spot and how you like to ride — we'll tell you straight which kite and size, no hard sell. Starting out? Lesson students get €400 of safety gear free with a brand-new beginner package — helmet, impact vest, kite leash and boots, while stocks last (brand-new setups only; ex-demo and ex-instructor gear doesn't qualify).
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