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. 

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!

12 September 2023

2024 KiteFoil Collection and new Code Zero

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

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  

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

26 July 2023

Orbit 2024 Review IKITESURF

"You can tell by looking at some of the construction features on this kite, that it is one that you can have confidence in." - Liam Proctor Check out the Orbit 

26 July 2023

Loft Pro 2024 Review Mac Kiteboarding

"The 2024 North Loft Pro boasts numerous features that make it a fantastic choice for light wind conditions. Among them, a newly designed front edge handle made from a durable foam rubber material provides exceptional grip and control, while remaining lightweight and resilient. Its innovative profile and foil section gives the wing impressive power and lift, making it highly effective in light winds. Additionally, the Pro series features lightweight, carbon fiber grip lock handles, offering the benefits of a hard handle design but with greater grip real estate." - Tucker  Check out the Loft Pro

26 July 2023

Code Zero 2024 Review Mac Kiteboarding

 "What stands out about this kite is its potent yet manageable power output. It holds a steady position in the sky and offers a comfortable bar pressure. I was particularly impressed by its superior drifting capability, speed, and overall control—making it a top choice for kite foiling and potentially for wave riding too." - Jeff  Check out the Code Zero

26 July 2023

Reach 2024 Review Kitemana

"The new Reach really impressed me, especially with the hangtime and the kite Loops. If you are a beginner, this kite is super versatile. It can do it all." Check out the Reach 

26 July 2023

Reach 2024 Review Mac Kiteboarding

The 2024 North Reach is a versatile, three-strut, all-around kite designed for a wide range of riding styles and ability levels.This model sees several enhancements from its 2023 version. There's a revised wingtip shape and deeper canopy to address previous issues with the kite surging forward and causing over-rotation during tricks. Check out the Reach 

26 July 2023

Orbit 2024 Review - Mac Kiteboarding

The North Orbit, a big air kite perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of soaring high.The 2024 model has a flattened aspect ratio for increased stability and control when landing from massive airtime. Plus, the kite's intuitive control is further elevated with the subtle adjustments made to the bridles. This is a kite designed to loop very quickly but in control with a steady pull throughout the whole loop. So, whether you're a seasoned rider or just a weekend warrior, the North Orbit is a kite that anyone can truly enjoy.   Check out the Orbit

25 July 2023

Mode Pro 2024 Review Hydrofoil Academy

"The North Mode Pro delves into its innovative features. From its sleek and aerodynamic design to its cutting-edge materials, we explore how North has pushed the boundaries to create a wing that maximizes performance and efficiency." - Gav Check out the Mode Pro

24 July 2023

A Homecoming for North

New 2024 Kite and Foil Collections Launch

24 July 2023

Kitesurf 365 - Change on the horizon

Kitesurf 365 hosts Adrian Kerr and Colin Colin Carroll interview Mike Raper, Hugh Pinfold and Nick Jacobsen as North launches into a new chapter.Go indepth with the team as they chew over the new North Sails horizon logo, discuss changes from a production perspective and look back on the five year journey since recalibration. Listen to the Kitesurf365 Show from 7am CET wherever you get your podcasts.  

20 July 2023

Orbit 2024 Review Kitemana

Testing the 8m in gusty conditions - stable and predictable, forgiving big air performance, hangtime, quick and fast kiteloops. High-end comfort so you can ride powered while still having the confidence to boost high and land soft. Check out the Orbit

19 July 2023

Orbit 2024 review Cohan van Dijk | Kitemana

"The two features I like the most is the reworked bridle setup, which makes the kite more stable and will give you more forgiving overpowered riding. This is great for looping and stormy weather." - Cohan van Dijk  "The one I like the most are the lighter bladders. They create more efficiency, while jumping air, a lighter kite is always better!" - Cohan van Dijk Check out the Orbit

16 June 2023

Never Miss A Day

Ride with Jesse Richman and join us for the breathtaking realms of Big Wave Kitesurfing.  

26 March 2023

Podcast: North Foiling - Mike Raper

In this weeks The General Foiling Podcast, Freddie and Liam chat to Mike Raper - Brand Manager and Co-founder at North Kiteboarding and North Foils, all the way over in Auckland, NZ. Mikes been around the watersports industry for a very long time and has held numerous senior positions within it - initially with the Pryde Group and Cabrinha Kites, and now running the ever successful North Kiteboarding and North Foils. Liam and I both enjoyed Mikes interview on the Progression Project back in October 2022, and jumped at the chance to have a chin wag with him - although both very conscious that our interview would likely be quite a different style! For anyone who wants to know more about Mikes early days in the Industry and how he got his start, we urge you to go and listen to the episode - it's a banger.

14 March 2023

GWA Wingfoil World Cup New Zealand Recap: Bowien van der Linden 3rd

There was a light breeze for the final of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup in New Zealand where we managed to complete men’s elimination 5, and women’s eliminations 12 and 13.  

09 March 2023

Nova '23 | A Ground-up Redesign

MASTER OF THE UPWIND, GLIDE THROUGH TACKS, FLOAT THROUGH GYBES.  

10 February 2023

Code Zero Review: IKSurf Magazine

Rou Chater says: "We were incredibly impressed with the Code Zero and bordered on the incredulous at times. It will launch when you wouldn’t think it possible, fly when you wouldn’t think it possible, and actually pull a rider on a foil when you wouldn’t think it was possible." Read the full article here Ride the Code Zero here

10 February 2023

2023 Scoop Mini Review IKSurf Magazine

"A board for experienced foilers looking for a small board to let them feel as free as possible." It’s designed to deliver performance in spades from a minimalist platform, and it does that with aplomb.

Keen foilers will love the stripped-down nature of this board. 

It’s light, nimble and stiff. You will have plenty of fun flying on top of this! Well played North, well played!   Read the full article here Ride the Scoop mini here

10 January 2023

SONAR HA850 & HA1050 Review Foiling Mag

The HA foil range is one of the finest current offerings available. The HA range is going to suit ambitious intermediates and above that have decent pumping ability and are maintaining foil flight on jibes and tacks. If you have aspirations of racing or simply riding faster, or dropping into bigger swell whether it’s winging or tow foiling, this is a system to seriously consider. The HA range definitely has a bias towards fast tow-in sports. Read the full review here View the Sonar front wing here

11 December 2022

Reconnect. The Documentary.

Tune in this weekend for Jalou's new documentary, RECONNECT. Streaming free at northkb.com/reconnect for just 48 hours.

01 December 2022

Bruna Vice-Champ x2!

Congratulations to Bruna Kajiya for claiming runner-up spot in both the Freestyle and Kite-Surf disciplines at the Copa Kitley GKA World Cup event in Taiba, Brazil.  Kesiane Rodriguez (BRA) 7.70 V Bruna Kajiya (BRA) 7.64 With over a decade at the top of a technical discipline like Freestyle, Bruna Kajiya called on her world title winning experience to beat tour chargers Marcella Witt and Camille Losserand on her way to the final. Kajiya was clearly enjoying stepping into the kite-surf discipline and was improving with every heat. The final brought a big effort from both riders as they chased the best swells to the corner of the competition zone and then powered up their legs for gruelling sprints back upwind. Mid-heat …Bruna found the heat’s best wave and hopped ahead of Kesiane on points. But the fightback was relentless and Kesiane retook the lead in the final moments. Crowned as the event champion, Kesiane had shown the most fluid, connected and vertical approach all event. Kesiane took victory by just 0.06 points in the end and both women were obviously overtaken by the thrill of a home nations final. While this may not have been an epic final in terms of wave quality, there was no shortage of Brazilian heart and desire. FINAL RESULTS:  1 Kesiane Rodriguez (BRA) 2 Bruna Kajiya (BRA) 3 Capucine Delannoy (FRA) 4 Camille Losserand (SUI)  Congratulations also to Capucine Delannoy, for a podium finish AND the 2022 Kite-Surf World Championship Title at Taiba! Words: Jim GauntPhotos: Svetlana RomantsovaCameras: Julien Leleu & Diogo CardosoVideo edits: Carlos Ortola  

01 December 2022

Capucine's 2022 Kite-Surf World Champ too!

Way to go Capucine Delannoy, 2022 GKA Kite-Surf World Champion. The French teenager claimed her second 2022 World Title in the quarters at the Copa Kitely GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Brazil in November, by winning her crucial quarter final against number two ranked rider, Frances Kelly. As tour leader, Capucine Delannoy only had to reach the semi-finals to get over the line for the title.  Having already won the GKA’s Big Air (Strapless Freestyle) World Championship in June, this would make Surf her second World Title for 2022. After three weeks of pumping winds in Taiba for both the GKA Kite World Tour Freestyle riders and the GWA Wingfoil World Tour competitors, the wind was light. But Taiba is always contestable and the French teenager dialled into the task at a break just down the road from where she lives with her family, in Prea. Compact in the legs, centred over the board and at one with the kite, she repeatedly repositioned it in the sky to stay in close connection with the wave. “I couldn’t dream of anything better. I got two world titles this year, my family is all here, I’m so grateful for everything. I’ve been training every day with my father and brother for this, and I’m so happy.” - Capucine Delannoy. World Championship in the bag, Capucine, however, couldn’t fight the destiny of an all-Brazilian final after so many great performances by local riders in the last weeks. Beaten by Kesiane Rodriguez’ relentless wave attack in the semis, Capucine had to be happy with third position at this event after going on to beat Camille Losserand in the mini-final. An all-Brazilian final saw dynamic cross-over freestyler Bruna Kajiya place second to winner, Hesiane Rodrigues.     CAPUCINE'S TITLE WINNING MOMENT WITH BROTHER CAMILLE DELANNOY COPA KITLEY GKA KITE-SURF WORLD CUP BRAZIL WOMEN'S FINAL RESULTS:  1 Kesiane Rodriguez (BRA) 2 Bruna Kajiya (BRA) 3 Capucine Delannoy (FRA) 4 Camille Losserand (SUI)  Also - special congratulations to Bruna for claiming runner-up spot in both the Freestyle and Kite-Surf disciplines in Taiba!  Words: Jim GauntPhotos: Svetlana RomantsovaCameras: Julien Leleu & Diogo CardosoVideo edits: Carlos Ortola   Way to go Capucine Delannoy, 2022 GKA Kite-Surf World Champion. The French teenager claimed her second 2022 World Title in the quarters at the Copa Kitely GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Brazil in November, by winning her crucial quarter final against number two ranked rider, Frances Kelly. As tour leader, Capucine Delannoy only had to reach the semi-finals to get over the line for the title.  Having already won the GKA’s Big Air (Strapless Freestyle) World Championship in June, this would make Surf her second World Title for 2022. After three weeks of pumping winds in Taiba for both the GKA Kite World Tour Freestyle riders and the GWA Wingfoil World Tour competitors, the wind was light. But Taiba is always contestable and the French teenager dialled into the task at a break just down the road from where she lives with her family, in Prea. Compact in the legs, centred over the board and at one with the kite, she repeatedly repositioned it in the sky to stay in close connection with the wave. “I couldn’t dream of anything better. I got two world titles this year, my family is all here, I’m so grateful for everything. I’ve been training every day with my father and brother for this, and I’m so happy.” - Capucine Delannoy. World Championship in the bag, Capucine, however, couldn’t fight the destiny of an all-Brazilian final after so many great performances by local riders in the last weeks. Beaten by Kesiane Rodriguez’ relentless wave attack in the semis, Capucine had to be happy with third position at this event after going on to beat Camille Losserand in the mini-final. An all-Brazilian final saw dynamic cross-over freestyler Bruna Kajiya place second to winner, Hesiane Rodrigues.   CAPUCINE'S TITLE WINNING MOMENT WITH BROTHER CAMILLE DELANNOY COPA KITLEY GKA KITE-SURF WORLD CUP BRAZIL WOMEN'S FINAL RESULTS:  1 Kesiane Rodriguez (BRA) 2 Bruna Kajiya (BRA) 3 Capucine Delannoy (FRA) 4 Camille Losserand (SUI)  Also - special congratulations to Bruna for claiming runner-up spot in both the Freestyle and Kite-Surf disciplines in Taiba!  Words: Jim GauntPhotos: Svetlana RomantsovaCameras: Julien Leleu & Diogo CardosoVideo edits: Carlos Ortola  

28 November 2022

Winds of change

The 2022 Red Bull King of the Air was one of the most exciting and extreme showdowns ever witnessed in Big Air kiting. Heat after heat we watched jaw-dropping tricks performed at a completely new level. Proudly brought to you by North.

25 November 2022

Born ready

They say Big Air begins at 40 (knots). We're holding on to our seats as a good frontal zone south of the Cape approaches, creating favourable SSE wind conditions for the weekend. The reigning King has scored plenty of airtime in gusty conditions along the Cape, and will be working hard to defend the throne.“Excited to be here and get into it.” - Marc Jacobs. This is how Kings are made 👑

25 November 2022

Is Luca ready to challenge?

Is the new kid ready to step into this arena?"I’ve been training super hard on and off the water. Whenever there is no wind, I’m in the gym, but when the wind is strong, we find new places to explore, chasing wind along the Cape. It’s quite intense but definitely having a lot of fun” - Luca Ceruti. Bring on the weekend 👑 

24 November 2022

Jesse's Orbit Tuning Tips

Jesse Richman shows you how to set up the King of Big Air kites, the Orbit 2023. "Big Air sessions can be crazy and exciting, so it is about being mentally and physically prepared. Spending time learning the equipment is essential to boost confidence in any condition. The more you send the kite, the better you’ll feel.

24 November 2022

Green Light - 24H to start

To kick things off while we wait for the Green Light we're giving away this limited edition Red Bull King of the Air rash vest, signed by all the Big Air Legends...

24 November 2022

Tom Bridge rocks the Boat

Colin Carroll watched Tom Bridge's return to competitive kiteboarding after a 6-year hiatus in disbelief. 3 heats. 6 tricks that had never-been-done. Not one of them scored above 7.0. Everyone, from judges to opponents, was willing him to conform. But he didn’t. 

24 November 2022

Extreme Technical Big Air explained by Colin Carroll

Technical or extreme? What tricks will score points at this year's event? Colin Colin Carroll explains the Double Loop, S-Loop and Snake Loop, and tells us why handlepasses could just be the winning ticket.

24 November 2022

What will the Judges look for?

There’s more than one way to loop a kite.  But is this what will sway the judges?

21 November 2022

When will the 2022 Event Run?

Red Bull King of the Air Window opens this Thursday The wind window will officially open from 24th November – 9th December, but when will the 10th-Anniversary of the world’s most extreme Big Air kiteboarding event kick off in Cape Town, South Africa?Become a forecasting guru with a PredictWind Subscription. Follow the wind forecast live and ENTER NOW to win a free year of forecasting!Blouberg Beach in Table View is known as the Capetonian Mecca of kitesurfing. The beach is perfectly angled for riders to make the most of the prevailing summer south-easterly wind (the ‘Cape Doctor’) as well as the westerly swell needed to provide the ramps for the kiters to launch off. The Cape Doctor trade-wind is created when a high-pressure system formed in the Southern Atlantic Ocean meets the warmer, low-pressure system rising off the land. When the sun gets hotter during the day, more heat rises off the land and the pressure increases, so you’ll find the wind starts to blow stronger. By the afternoon it’s fully pumping. Former King of the Air champion Nick Jacobsen says the side shore winds give riders the ultimate lead up towards the kickers rolling in; “as you ride straight out, you can really plan your takeoff.“It’s unreal how epic the conditions are at the event. Not many places in the world have a setup like this. The Doctor delivers these conditions throughout the summer in Cape Town, which means the competing riders get the chance to practice and train in repetitive conditions for a while leading up to the contest. Nick Jacobsen. Photo by Craig Kolesky. “You get the almost same conditions every time it’s windy, which is a lot. Training in the same conditions over time means you’re able to finetune your tricks and moves.” – Nick Jacobsen Become a weather-guru and win The PredictWind App lets you access live 1km-resolution forecasts on the go. Follow their online tutorials for tips on becoming a gun forecaster here. Test your forecasting ability using PredictWind at northkb.com/kota and be in to win a year’s PredictWind subscription valued at USD$29. Find us on Instagram @northkiteboarding and @predict_wind to share your predictions.Read more KOTA Stories hereGo back to KOTA page here

18 November 2022

4x Limited Edition Atmos Winners!

To celebrate our continued partnership with the most extreme kiteboarding competition worldwide, North gave away THREE Limited Edition Red Bull King of the Air North Atmos TwinTips to three lucky fans.  

15 November 2022

Bruna Kajiya wins 2022 Vice World Champion title in Brazil

Three-time World Champion, Bruna Kajiya, placed 2nd in the GKA Freestyle Championships in Taiba, Brazil, for an overall Women Runners-Up podium finish to the 2022 season. Following earlier events in Salinas del Rey, and Neom, Sauda Arabia, the Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Brazil was one of the most hotly contested and thrilling encounter ever seen in kiteboarding between the world's top riders at what is most likely the best freestyle spot in the world. Over the course of three days of action we saw world-first manoeuvres dropped in competition for the first time, while the general level of riding at this event was at a jaw dropping level throughout.  Maxime Chabloz summed up best how the butter flat water and smooth 18-22 knot wind conditions made for the ultimate throwdown: "The level is insane. There's nothing affecting a rider's performance except their own skills. It's just so good." According to GKA commentary by Jim Gaunt, Bruna still had an outside chance of reclaiming the world championship at this event if the first place champion Mikaili Sol had finished in fourth position or below.  At 35, Bruna is the veteran of the women's fleet, but is widely acknowledged as the rider who inspired more female participation in this discipline when she became the first woman to land a backside 315 in 2016. Showing all the grit and composure that has propelled her to previous success, the Brazilian dug deep during another tight battle in the final against Rita Arnaus, pulling out a signature sweet back mobe under pressure on the final trick to overtake the Spaniard and take second.  Next event for the Freestylers is the opening round of the 2023 season at Fuwairit Kite Beach resort, Doha, Qatar from 31st January - 4th February. Photos: Svetlana RomantsovaWords: Jim GauntRead more GKA News from the GKA Kite World Tour here

12 November 2022

North backs 10-years of Big Air

Recognised as the single biggest driver of progression in the sport of Big Air kiteboarding, this year’s Red Bull King of the Air marks the 10th anniversary of the event being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa.

09 November 2022

Dakhla Calling 2022

Mission Dakhla 2022 Dakhla has a very unique and special vibe, you can feel the magic of the desert coming to you. It's an ancient place and nature is really powerful down there.

09 November 2022

Jesse Richman x Code Zero

Surf style. Jesse style. Code Zero Born to drift, the Code Zero’s playful, agile feel and fun dynamic steering, makes it ideal for wave-riding in smaller surf. I rode the Code Zero in a wide variety of conditions, from light to strong winds. Onshore to offshore and the whole time the kite truly amazed me with it's smoothness and stability. I was totally impressed. — Jesse Richman Watch the full edit here

08 November 2022

The Prince's Portrait

The making of a King. What actually happened at the 2021 Red Bull King Of The Air? Shot and edited by Colin Colin Carroll, this documentary follows the rise of Marc Jacobs to the most esteemed title in Kiteboarding.