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08 March 2024
Sailing technology re-imagined. The Nova Pro with ShiftLock.
The all-new Nova Pro by North delivers light and precise handling in every wind range, with ShiftLock, an industry-first Modular Track Mounting System for finely tuned performance and control.
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08 March 2024
Auto-unwinding and compatible with any kite | North launches new Navigator Pro Control System
When you’re designing a new control bar, safety, comfort, ease of use, and performance are all front of mind. With durable and modular parts that are easy to replace, to ensure you and your bar enjoy a longer lifespan. The new Navigator Pro from North is an engineering breakthrough – 20% lighter, 20% stronger, and safer than ever.
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27 February 2024
North Kiteboarding enters the race for Olympic Gold
North Kiteboarding is teaming up with a leading paragliding designer to join the race for Olympic gold in the Formula Kite Class.
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13 February 2024
North welcomes Francesca Maini
Soaring to New Heights in the World of Kiteboarding.
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15 January 2024
Nathalie Lambrecht joins North
A force to be reckoned with. North welcomes Big Air / Freestyle Pro Rider Nathalie Lambrecht to the team in 2024. Read her Q&A from El Gouna, Egypt below.
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09 January 2024
Soul soaring in Patagonia
Three kiters, three wing-foilers. Adventure time for the North family in Argentina. Patagonia Adventures - WATCH NOW With its beautiful waters, pristine views, snowy mountains, and welcoming locals, Patagonia became the backdrop for an adventure that was not merely about kiting or wingfoiling. It was an adventure for the soul – filled with many, many campfires, BBQs and gin and tonics on islands, snowboarding, empanadas, horseriding, fishing and impromptu dancing to stay warm. North Team riders Nick Jacobsen, Graham Howe, Jett Bradshaw, Fabi Muhmenthaler, Chucho Nonnot and Bowien van der Linden joined camera crew Kyle Cabano, Leo Hochgrassl, Matias Cornalino, Marcos Aguirre for a whirlwind 10 days hosted by Santa Tabla. "It was one of the wildest trips we had ever been on; each day that passed blew our expectations out of the water, from the sunsets in Santa Tabla to mountaintops glazed with an enchanting blanket of fresh snow. Together, we winged on icy lakes, kiteboarded on melting snow rivers and drank never-ending flasks of steamy maté tea." Adiós, for now, Argentina, but our memories of Patagonia will linger on, etched in our hearts forever. -The North team
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22 December 2023
Here’s to Jesse Richman
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19 December 2023
NEW Sonar SF830 | SF680 Front Wings
Bigger Surf. Faster Swell. The new SF830 and SF680 Front Wings are engineered for efficient glide and effortless pumping, with an evolved foil section and refined tips for tight, banking turns with speed and ease. CATCH THE HIGH VIDEO Watch the new SF SERIES YouTube Video with Sylvain Mitault
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14 December 2023
BIG Jump - Nick Jacobsen
The one and only, Nick Jacobsen dares it all at the BIG HQ Building, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group. BIG Jump - WATCH NOW How did you find setting up your kite? Setting up and launching the kite was the main hurtle. When I had the permit to jump, I went into the research process straight away. I could pick any wind direction I wanted. The North-Easterly winds were the best, as it would be a nice mellow and stable wind coming from the ocean, without any obstacles disturbing. When laying my lines out, we noticed that I had almost no space on top of that roof. So, we had to launch the kite with slacked lines, and just hoping for the kite to catch wind before the lines would get caught up with different things popping up from the floor. As soon as the kite was above my head flying, it was such a big relief. From that point the rest was a walk in the park. What was your favourite thing about the BIG HQ iconic building? My favorite thing about this building is, its location. I have been kiting a few times around the area, and always thought to myself, that it would be great to fly off one of these buildings one day. The architecture is quite mind blowing. The attention to details is next level. When walking around inside the building, there´s just small things catching your eye constantly. A piece of art. How did you feel on the day about the jump? I felt great after the jump. I was not too happy with my first descent, so I decided to jump it again.After my second jump, I rushed home to pick up my son from daycare.
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07 December 2023
2024 North Orbit Pro Review - MACkiteboarding
Join Pat and Dustin from MACKiteboarding.com as they take to the skies with the cutting-edge 2024 North Orbit Pro, a kite that's stirring up excitement in the kiteboarding community. Right before its official launch, Pat tests the 9m Orbit Pro, immediately noting its light bar feel and responsive handling despite being underpowered. He can’t wait to ride it in more challenging conditions.
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07 December 2023
North Mode Pro 2024 Wing Test - Windsurf coach
"The Mode Pro is perfect for high speed and jumping." - Windsurf coach
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07 December 2023
2024 Duotone Ventis Vs North Loft Pro - MACkiteboarding
Join Jeff and Ryan from MACkite as they dive into a comprehensive comparison between two standout light wind wings: the 2024 Duotone Ventis and the 2024 North Loft Pro. In this detailed showdown, they meticulously analyze the positives and negatives of each wing, helping you determine which one could best elevate your light wind wing foil experience.
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06 December 2023
Light Wind Winging Journey: North 2024 Loft Pro - REAL Watersports
Matt Nuzzo attempts to ride the new North Loft Pro in the lightest wind possible. "This is a great light wind wing!" - Matt Nuzzo
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06 December 2023
2024 Mode Pro tips - Watersports zone
How to tack in wingfoiling 10 tips to master this move!
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06 December 2023
Wing Life Podcast - Episode #33 - Mike Raper
Join Mike raper and Luc Moore in this podcast about:- North Foils boards and wings- The evolution of the brand- His career in the wind industry and his love of wind- An in-depth look at the Sonar Foil system- The release of the all-new MAv2's & Surf wings - Their Sonar Rider Guide you can download below- and more.
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06 December 2023
New Sonar MAv2 Foil Series
WING/KITE/BOAT/WAKE/SURF
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01 December 2023
Tough battle for Cohan
"I'm a powered rider, so I need wind to perform, and I really had to battle to make it happen, and yeah, just didn't get enough out of the wind and the waves. I just did my best"
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29 November 2023
Standing by for Green Light
Luca Ceruti proceeds to Round Four. Photo Paul Ganse / Red Bull Content Pool RED BULL KING OF THE AIR UPDATE 2 DECEMBER Event Status: STAND-BYWeather update: Winds increase to moderate to fresh south-easterly until tonight when winds veer to moderate SW. On Monday afternoon, the wind's back and increasing to strong SE, reaching near gale on Tuesday. Seas increase to 2.5-2.8m SW swell till tomorrow before moderating to 2-2.5m. On Tuesday seas increase to 2.5-3.5m mixed SW swell and SE wind swell.We are still focusing on Tuesday, 5 December, as there is a moderate/good probability of strong SE winds in the afternoon. Be ready for a possible WARNING (yellow light) with tomorrow's update. Who will take out this year's crown? North is proud to bring you front-row seats to the drama unfolding in Cape Town. Watch the Red Bull King of the Air 2023 Live stream here with North. Day One Day One is done and dusted, with the North team riders battling it out in true style. There wasn't the nuking wind we wanted - most riders were underpowered on 10m, but we saw great kickers with 11 sec periods. Andrea Principi laid down his best tricks to beat Cohan van Dijk in Round Two, in a competitive showdown worthy of a finals heat. Because of the variety score, you really need to be able to pull off a handle pass to win this year. The judges are also looking for height and extremity, which is harder for those heavier riders, but they did have good kickers. Cohan van Dijk. Photo Zach Zinn / Red Bull Content Pool Cohan pulled off an impressive Unhooked KiteLoop BackRoll Handlepass scoring 5.7 in round two, followed by a KiteLoop BackRoll X3 Board Off to score 5.72. But it wasn't quite enough to beat the Italian's ContraLoop FrontRoll X2 Board Off score of 6.62 and KiteLoop BackRoll X2 Rodeo scoring 6.05. Josue San Ferreira. Photo Tyrone Bradley / Red Bull Content Pool Play by play... written by James Robinson. Cohan. Round 01, heat 01 Cohan was up first in heat 1, pitted against Jeremy Burlando (ESP) and Arthur Guillbert (FRA). Despite his huge efforts and wide variety of tricks, he was sadly beaten and forced to fight his way through in round 2. He used a large variety of tricks, showcasing his freestyle background in the lighter wind conditions for the heat. Cohan. Round 02, heat 08 The highest-scoring heat of the second round. The two powerhouses, Cohan and Andrea (IT), go head-to-head. Despite throwing down huge and innovative tricks (Cohan's Kiteloop FS 360 Handlepass), Cohan was eliminated by Andrea and will not continue in the competition. Photo Paul Ganse / Red Bull Content Pool Marc. Round 01, heat 04 Despite the lighter winds, Marc lay down a solid heat against team-mate Josue San Ferreira and local Josh Emmanuel (SA). We've never seen Marc spin so quickly! He looked very dialled in but needed more height to get the big score - low wind speeds. Overall an impressive 10 tricks to take the win. Total Score 23.22. Impression Score 6.82. Through to Round 03, where Marc will come up against Dutch rider Jamie Overbeek Josue. Round 01, heat 04 Baby Shark came in strong to the heat with Marc Jacobs and Josh Emmanuel. He was getting great extensions in all his trick attempts. Despite being a newcomer to Cape Town, he looked like a natural out there. Scored second place, through to the 2nd round. Josue. Round 02, heat 07 Battle of the South Americans, Baby Shark and Beto Gomez (COL). Josue started strong and only gained momentum throughout the heat. Josue continued to pressure Beto in the 1v1 scenario, and Beto crumbled—total dominance from the newcomer, scoring an impressive Total Score of 24.66 and Impression Score 6.58. Next up, Round 3 against South Africa's Jason van der Spuy. Luca. Round 01, heat 05: There was a very tight heat between Luca and Giel Vlugt (NED); however, Luca managed to keep the moment through the whole heat, putting pressure on the other riders. Luca took a very calculated approach to his 1st heat of the day, starting with the basics and then adding the spice towards the end to ensure he got the top scores and progressed to the 3rd round. Next up the South African will face Andrea Principi in Round 03, Heat 17.Check out the Live Scoring hereWatch the Live coverage here Watch the Red Bull TV Day One Replay here
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27 November 2023
Yellow Light
The yellow light has been given, signalling a potential start to the 2023 Red Bull King of the Air event within the next 48 hours.
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25 November 2023
Home Turf. Luca Ceruti.
Luca Ceruti talks mindset, competition pressure and finding his happy place while competing.
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24 November 2023
Marc Jacobs X Orbit Pro
Listen to North Team Rider and 2021 Red Bull King of the Air Champion Marc Jacobs' introduction of the new Orbit Pro - competition-driven, podium-proven.
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23 November 2023
Big C - Cohan Van Dijk
Meet Big C. Listen to Red Bull King of the Air favourite Cohan Van Dijk on Kitesurf 365.
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22 November 2023
Next Gen Josue San Ferreira
Josue Ferreira talks life as a North Next Gen rider, beating the pros and making it on to the Red Bull King of the Air lineup.
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22 November 2023
Extreme Action. Extreme Air.
Red Bull King of the Air Cape Town, South Africa 25 November – 10 December 2023 Tune in here for the latest from Blouberg, Cape Town as the riders ramp up and be in to win a Limited Edition Atmos.North Kiteboarding is proud to partner once again with Red Bull King of The Air, an event that celebrates the power of the elements and our athletes like no other. Recognised as the single biggest driver of progression in the sport of Big Air kiteboarding, the 11th Red Bull King of the Air will run in Blouberg Cape Town, South Africa in the wind window 25 November to 10 December 2023. 18 of the world’s best kiteboarders will descend upon Blouberg Beach for some massive air and huge scores. North Brand Director Mike Raper said: "Once again, we are incredibly proud to be the unwavering sponsor of this premier event. We believe in Big Air more than ever before, and we love to follow the athletes as they push the boundaries of what is possible. We are extremely excited to let the drama unfold and see who will ultimately take out the title. Bring it on." Representing North in 2023 are the 2021 King, Marc Jacobs (New Zealand), Luca Ceruti (South Africa), Cohan Van Dijk (Netherlands) and Next Gen rider Jose San Carreira. Cohan: “It feels amazing planning towards an event like Red Bull King of the Air. Cape Town is my favourite place and that really shows off my riding. I'm planning to push it a little more this year!” More about Cohan Luca: “The past 2 months I’ve have had KOTA as my focus. I have been working super close with my coach Ruan to push my mind and body to levels I never thought possible. This is going to be a fun event.” More about Luca Marc: “For Red Bull King of the Air this year. I’m definitely in a better head space mentally and physically. Last year, I never got into the flow state as I did in 2021 when I won. I’m looking at doing everything possible to find the flow again for this year and perform my best.”More about Marc Josue San: “It’s been a dream being in King of the Air. I think all athletes, when they start kitesurfing, it’s a dream for them. And for a little Brazilian, who doesn’t give up and keeps on training – I just can’t believe it. I’m just so grateful.”More about Josue WEATHER FORECAST Sunday and Monday look like reasonable strength with reasonable kickers but unfortunately not the super-strong winds we are looking for... Wind is forecast at SW 22 knots. Gusts up to 30 knots. Swell is forecast to be West 1.8m at a 10-second period. High Tide: 3:03pm Tide Height: 1.7m HOW IT WORKS (Thanks to Red Bull Content Pool) Red Bull King of the Air is the world’s most extreme Big-Air kiteboarding contest, featuring invited riders from around the globe. Riders are judged based on the height of their jumps, variety of tricks, and style. The 2023 fleet is composed of the top three finishers from 2022, winners from the Red Bull King of the Air Qualifier Series and the winners of the Online Qualifier. The 18-rider fleet will be an exciting blend of past champions, well-known big air competitors and fresh new faces looking to take over the throne. The rider who brings the complete package of height, power, extremity, technique and innovation will be crowed the new King. Lorenzo Casati, Jamie Overbeek and Andrea Principi automatically qualified for the 2023 event thanks to their podium finishes in 2022. The 2023 fleet also comprises winners from Red Bull King of the Air qualifying satellite events, as well as selected video entrants. Beto Gomez, who won the Argentina Kite Fest qualifier event held in March, and Liam Whaley, who placed highest among non-qualified riders at the Red Bull Megaloop event in Holland, earned their spots through the Red Bull King of The Air qualifier events. Joining them are a host of the world's finest Big Air riders, selected through a rigorous video judging contest. A panel of judges assessed and selected the top video entries by applying the same criteria as they would if the riders were performing live during the event. "It's an exciting time for the Big Air discipline," said Red Bull King of the Air Sports Director Sergio Cantagalli. "It's truly heartening to see this new generation of talented individuals dominate the sport." Cantagalli added, "In essence, we can proudly declare that we've ushered in a new era of extreme kiteboarding, successfully injecting fresh vitality into the sport. Undoubtedly, a changing of the guard is evident in the discipline. A striking example is that out of the entire riders' contingent, eight competitors are under 21 years old." The average age across the entire fleet is 20, with the eldest being 35, the indomitable Aaron Hadlow, a two-time winner. 2023 RIDERS Aaron Hadlow (England) Airton Cozzolino (Italy) Andrea Principi (Italy) Arthur Guillebert (France)Beto Gomez (Colombia)Cohan van Dijk (Netherlands)Edgar Ulrich (France)Giel Vlugt (Netherlands)Jamie Overbeek (Netherlands)Jason van der Spuy (South Africa)Jeremy Burlando (Spain)Joshua Emanuel (South Africa)Josue San De Carvalho Ferreira (Brazil)Lorenzo Casati (Italy) Luca Ceruti (South Africa)Marc Jacobs (New Zealand)Stijn Mul (Netherlands)Timo Boersema (Netherlands) HISTORY OF KOTA The event first took place in Ho’okipa, Maui in the early 2000s before moving to Blouberg, Cape Town in 2013. It has served as the single biggest driver of progression in the sport of Big Air kiteboarding, with riders pushing the limits of amplitude, variety, execution and difficulty grade of the tricks to earn the crown. North rider Jesse Richman (Hawai’i) held the title in 2013 and 2020. Nick Jacobsen (Denmark) won the crown in 2017 and was runner up in 2020. Marc Jacobs (NZ) took home the crown in 2021.This is Big Air. Courage is calling. North X Red Bull King of the Air Proudly brought to you by North Tune in to the latest from KOTA (King of the Air) with North here and enter the win window for a Limited Edition North X Red Bull King of the Air Atmos!
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07 November 2023
Orbit Pro review Surf FX
"New materials and lightweight construction makes this kite a serious player in the Big Air kite market." - John
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07 November 2023
New Orbit Pro
You’ve seen it podium with the North athletes at Red Bull Megaloop, BAKL Tarifa and Macapa Big Air. Now it’s official.
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07 November 2023
2024 Orbit Pro vs Orbit review REAL Watersports
"For a rider that is going to be really pushing their limit, this Orbit Pro will be a great call." - Matt Nuzzo "The Orbit Pro is a lot faster and has more aggressive turning" - Eric Braojos
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06 November 2023
2024 Orbit Pro review Jason Montreal
"Is it the best Orbit yet? The answer is, definitely." - Jason Montreal
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05 November 2023
2024 Orbit vs Orbit Pro review SpaceX
"If you are an advanced rider, definitely give this kite a try. It will push you to the next level." - SpaceX
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10 October 2023
2024 Reach review Gleiten tv
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26 September 2023
2024 Orbit review Upwind Stockholm
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26 September 2023
2024 Freestyle Collection and new Pulse kite
Innovation requires iteration. Relentless repetition. Resilience. With the new Freestyle collection from North, our riders seek ways to challenge the status quo, allowing themselves to be humbled by the process. Success rarely comes without trial and error - it requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to unlearn and relearn. 10,000 hours to master your craft? Let your journey to mastery start here.
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19 September 2023
2023 Red Bull Megaloop
IT'S ON! The perfect storm is finally hitting the Netherlands, and 16 of the world's best kiteboarders are on their way to The Spot, Zandvoort, to show off their sickest megaloops. After four years of waiting… The most extreme Megaloop event in Europe is now here!
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14 September 2023
2024 Orbit review Gleiten tv
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12 September 2023
2024 KiteFoil Collection and new Code Zero
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31 August 2023
2024 Surf Collection and new all Carve
The ocean has its own timing and flow. There is no rush. Simply an ever-changing rhythm. North has engineered its new 2024 Surf collection for carving up a wave face, tucking into a barrel and boosting strapless. Let the journey begin. Watch North Kiteboarding Surf Collection Video: The journey
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23 August 2023
Capucine Delannoy fights back to come out top in tight final at opening of world cup in Sylt
Defender GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt, Germany 2023 Brandenburger Strand, 22—27 August
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22 August 2023
WingFoiler Jeremiah McDonald joins North team
Jeremiah McDonald, a wing foil coach, competitive racer and freestyle athlete, debuts with North alongside a new Learn to Foil program being launched tomorrow.
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16 August 2023
2024 Reach review MACkiteboarding with Kristen
"Reach is an incredibly versatile kite, well-suited to riders who enjoy engaging in various kiteboarding disciplines and don't want to commit to a single style." - Kristen
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16 August 2023
2024 Carve review MACkiteboarding with Kristen
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15 August 2023
The Point of No Return - TheKiteMag
As seen in the latest KiteMag Issue #53 - Written Kyle CabanoVideography: Adam Sims, Kyle Cabano and Maarten Molenaar Photo's: Andy Troy and Miles Taylor When a bunch of North team riders thought that a photoshoot at the notoriously dangerous Cape Point sounded like a good idea, little did they realize what an adventure it would turn out to be…
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12 August 2023
2024 Reach review REAL Watersports
"The thing I love about the Reach is that it's super predictable and the lightweight really makes a difference" - Matt Nuzzo
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07 August 2023
2024 Carve review IKSURFMAG
"If you are into wave riding or strapless freestyle, this really is a kite for you." - Rou Chater
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01 August 2023
North launches 2024 Wingfoil Collection
At North, we’re always reaching for more- more time on the water, more lift, more feeling, more exhilaration. When there’s even a slight shift in the wind or a small swell, we feel it and we chase it. With the versatility of the new 2024 Wingfoil Collection, you’ll be ready for anything, anywhere, any time.
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01 August 2023
New 2024 Freeride Collection & Reach Kite
The 2024 North Freeride Collection is designed for you to seek new levels of performance, fuel your motvation and reach your highest potential. Freeride stands for versatility, each piece within the Freeride range has an intuitive feel in every condition.
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29 July 2023
Loft Pro 2024 Review Elite Watersports
The Loft Pro is designed with all new materials, this wing is seriously light weight, incredibly rigid, and ridiculously stable. This wing performs extremely well in light conditions, and will be your true session saver! "As soon as I got on the board there was a ton of power, even on the low end. It made it super easy to get up in light wind and I just noticed how stable the wing is." - Tyler Check out the Loft Pro
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28 July 2023
2024 North Orbit Vs The North Reach Review Jake Kelsick
Orbit vs Reach Which kite is the best for you? Check out the Orbit and Reach
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28 July 2023
2024 North Kites Review Force Kiteboarding
"The reach is the perfect kite that you can take anywhere you go." - James Check out the Reach
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28 July 2023
Loft Pro 2024 Review REAL Watersports
"The North Loft Pro, totally wroth the upgrade from the Nova Light Wind. Why? It is lighter, easier to ride, better balanced, faster on the foil, with the new shape, design and material." - Matt Nuzzo Check out the Loft Pro
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26 July 2023
MA2100 and MA1850 Review Wingsurfing mag
"After riding the MA2100 and the MA1850, I noticed a massive evolution compared to the older models." - John Bria Check out the MA2100v2 and MA1850v2
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