Sheet updated September 2026
The CORE XC Leading Edge Bladder 6.0 is an original CORE Leading Edge bladder for your 6.0 m² XC wing. It comes with its valves already installed. CORE custom-sizes each bladder for a precise model, surface area, and location. This bladder is specifically for the Leading Edge of the XC 6.0, not the center strut (that's a different product). With the valves pre-installed, you just need to slide it into the wing.
KEY INFORMATION
CORE XC LEADING EDGE BLADDER 6.0 - Replacement strut for XC wing
What we like
- Original CORE part: This is the exact same strut that's factory-installed in the XC 6.0. It ensures a perfect fit with the correct length and diameter.
- Valves already installed: CORE delivers the bladder with its valves already in place. This means no gluing for you. There is no risk of valve leaks.
- A saved wing: A punctured and irreparable Leading Edge doesn't mean the end for your XC. The strut is replaceable. Your wing will be back in action.
- Assembly videos: CORE provides step-by-step bladder replacement videos in the support section of its website.
- Made for ExoTex2: This strut is perfectly sized for the XC's ExoTex2 Leading Edge. It holds pressure without deforming.
Available sizes
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
When to change a bladder
You can usually repair a simple puncture with a patch, and that's always the first step. However, you'll need to change the bladder if the leak is at the valve, if the bladder is twisted after a botched reassembly, or if you're getting repeated punctures on a fatigued membrane. The Leading Edge is the most stressed strut in the wing; it's what holds the structure together.
Replacement
To remove the Leading Edge strut, access it through the wing's zip after disassembling the valves. Then, use a string to pull the new strut into the sleeve. Make sure the valves align with their openings. CORE offers replacement videos on its website. Inflate slowly and check for creases before fully pressurizing to prevent twisting the new strut.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Type | Leading Edge bladder, original CORE part |
| Kite | CORE XC |
| Surface | 6.0 m² |
| Rental | Leading Edge |
| Valve | Pre-installed |
| CORE Reference | WZBXC160LEB |
FAQ - CORE XC LEADING EDGE BLADDER 6.0
This bladder is exclusively for the CORE XC in 6.0 m², and only for the Leading Edge. Other XC sizes and the central strut bladder are different products. Always check the Front Wing printed on your wing before ordering.
Yes, you can, with a bit of time, a string, and a clean surface. CORE publishes replacement videos in the support section of its website. If you prefer, you can always bring your wing to the shop.
We are a Kite, Wing, and Surf shop in Pornichet, on the Atlantic coast. We use this gear all year. Have a question before ordering? Call us or visit the shop.
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