
24 July 2023
A Homecoming for North
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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27 September 2022
Code Zero Review: Mac Kiteboarding
"The Code Zero is a great first foil kite after you have learned how to foil or to learn foil with! It is really going to help you take your foiling to the next level with a really stable kite that inspires a lot of confidence." - Pat Ride the Code Zero here
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19 August 2022
Code Zero Review : Kitesurfing Mag
"The Code Zero generates a lot of low-end pull, and with some driving and diving, even the 7 meter can get you up on freeride foil in winds you think you might need 9 or 10 meters." - Kitesurfing Mag test editor Shane Thompson.
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17 August 2022
Revel in the afterglow. The all-new Code Zero.
Revel in the afterglow with Jake Kelsick riding the light winds of Antigua.
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28 July 2022
North Orbit Impression : MAC Kiteboarding
"The Orbit has a really intuitive and easily accessible freeride performance. Super easy to fully send a jump, and once you are up there, you realize the glide the kite has; completely effortless. You can loop that thing so well, more of a pivotal loop giving you heaps of control." - MAC kite.
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01 June 2022
Kitesurfing Mag review : North '22 Orbit Big Air Kite
"The emerging icon of Big Air. The third edition of the Orbit is a high wind, high-performance kitelooping machine that offers the ultimate control when the wind is pumping." - Kitesurfing Mag June 2022
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25 May 2022
Reach Review by Real's Matt Nuzzo
"We love this kite because it is so versatile. For the 2022 season it has really taken that next step of user-friendliness. It's a kite for multiple sports but also for any level of rider."
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19 May 2022
Matt Nuzzo Reviews : '22 North Seek & MA Foil
Matt Nuzzo & Designer Hugh Pinfold Review the '22 North Seek & MA Foil. "The silver bullet for someone my size, if you only had one foil. You could surf it, wake foil it, Kite foil it, and you can wing it, can do everything." - Matt Nuzzo, on the 1200 MA foil.
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16 May 2022
Tested : Sonar 1150cm Wing & 72CM Carbon Mast
"The Sonar Foil range is comprehensive but also logical and streamlined, making it easy to build a quiver for multiple foiling disciplines." — Kite Surf Mag 2022 View Sonar Edition Foils here
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16 May 2022
Tested : North Sonar CF 1500R Hydrofoil Wing
"This makes the Sonar system compatible across carbon or aluminum constructions which is ideal for anyone that wants to customise and upgrade to carbon or add different mast lengths and wing sizes.".
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16 May 2022
The Best Foils Go Head-to-Head : Kitesurfing Mag
"The Sonar 1500R was one of the standouts in the test for its early lift combined with amazing top end speed and controlled carving." "Might be the perfect do-it-all crossover wing that anyone can learn on and then advance to any foiling discipline." — Kitesurfing Mag 2022
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25 April 2022
Windance Reviews : '22 Charge Surf Board
In Bill's first look at the '22 Charge he discusses the new narrower performance-based outline that provides better control with nicer rail engagement making for better control in the pocket.
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24 April 2022
Reach Review by Windance
"Its fast, responsive steering and efficient power delivery give rise to incredible boosts, loops and freestyle, while the short responsive bridle provides quick, exponential depower." - Bill, Windance Board Shop.
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20 April 2022
Carve '22 Review : The Kite Mag
"For 2022 the Carve has had what can only be described as a fairly major handling overhaul, making it a more mobile and precise kite than ever with intuitive turning characteristics." — Kite Mag 2022
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02 April 2022
MAC Kiteboarding: The 2022 North Nova Review
"The wing tips are pinched in a little more, preventing you from clipping the water with your wing tip. The new shape is punchier, making it easier to get going using the wing alone." - Rygo from MAC kite.
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02 April 2022
Matt Nuzzo reviews the '22 North Nova
"The control bars on the wing are freaking awesome. For controlling the wind, you naturally find the right-hand placement you need. In addition, you have total manipulation over the wing itself due to the control you get from the bars." - Matt Nuzzo
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30 March 2022
Reach Review by Shaun Bennett
"2022 North Reach kite, the dessert island kite. The ultimate one kite quiver, for travel needs, or you're a do-it-all rider. For surf, foiling, sending it huge for big-air, or even learning. The Reach is the Kite that will take you from beginner to advanced." - Shaun Bennett
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16 March 2022
Tried & Tested : The Atmos Hybrid '22 by IKSurf
"The Atmos has an efficient pop and release from those kickers to send it to the moon!" — IKSurf Mag 2022
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28 February 2022
TwinTip review : IKSurf Magazine
"A fantastic board for beginners and intermediate riders who want a board that will give them a platform to enhance their kiting skills." - IKSurfMag Test Team
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06 February 2022
North Seek Foil Board Review by Surfdeal
"Feels direct and safe under foot with a quick lift-off. Elevated EVA ridge over the length gives an excellent centre-line feeling. The 97L feels enough to use the board anywhere." - Surfdeal
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13 December 2021
North Orbit review from iKSurf Magazine
"I've ridden every edition of the Orbit and this one has provided a good session, every session. One of the best, if not the best 5-strut kites on the market." - iKSurfMag Test Team
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01 December 2021
Tried & Tested : The Orbit '22 by IKSurf
"The Kite of Kings provides lofty jumps with powerful loops, but it's easy enough to fly that any rider will have a fun time on the water." — IKSurf Mag 2022
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29 November 2021
Flare 2021 review : IKSurf Mag
"The North Flare 2021 is the dedicated wake-style and park board from North Kiteboarding. It's the board of choice of the innovative Freestyle king Tom Bridge, who is renowned for throwing down some outrageous blind moves." - IKSurf Mag Nov 2021
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08 November 2021
2021 Seek Review by Surf FX
Designed for wing foiling and sup foiling, this super versatile board is made in a premium carbon construction. Review by John at Surf FX Check out the Seek Full review below
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21 October 2021
2022 Focus Review by Surf FX
“This is the kind of board that I like to ride!” - John Review by John at Surf FX "This board is the King of the Air winning board from Jesse Richman. He rode this board because its a great freestyle/ freeride boards and has a progressive rocker..." - John Check out the Focus Full review below #BBD0E0 »
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20 October 2021
North Comp Dynalite Review by The Kite Mag
"In the water, all these subtle design tweaks come together to produce a board that’s extremely easy to load and pop with, and what’s more, very comfortable to land on." - The Kite Mag
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20 October 2021
Matt Nuzzo from REAL Watersports reviews the new 2022 Orbit
“Made to go as freaking big as you ever wanted to go!” – Matt Nuzzo Review by REAL Watersports “You can ride this thing grossly over powered and it’s going to hold its shape and trust it not to drop you. North is really paying attention to performance, to look, to feel and making sure they are making. A really top-quality product with performance for a huge range of people.” -Matt Nuzzo Check out the 2022 Orbit Watch full review below #BBD0E0 »
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12 October 2021
Where should I begin? Wingfoiling 101 with CK.
Wingfoiling Preparation Tutorial 1. The CK Performance method for getting up on the board, using the wing to position the board and to navigate, find your balance, the board’s balance, and prepare you for getting up on the foil. - Christian and Karine for Tonic Mag How to Wing Foil Tutorial No 1. All the preparation you need before getting up onto the foil. How to position your board and wing, climb on the board and use the wing for support. How to fly the wing and find your bearings in relation to the wind. How to stand up, handle the wing, get going, trim and steer the board. How to accelerate in preparation for your first flight. Read the full story in Tonic Mag here Find your ideal wing, board and foil set up here
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12 October 2021
Review by Shaun Bennett : 22 Orbit
“The Orbit is really changing the game. This is a 5-strut big air boosty kite that's actually designed for kite loops. The Orbit is creating a category of its own!” - Shaun Bennett Shaun Bennett takes you through the new 2022 Orbit, discussing how the kite performs even better in high powered conditions. Reviewing “lighter bladders, refined bridles and a new material called N-75 in the canopy... Check it out!” - Shaun Bennett 2022 North Orbit #BBD0E0 »
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16 September 2021
Big Air Review : Jen Tyler at IKSurf Mag
"IT’S HERE – North Kiteboarding just released their 2022 Big Air collection, and we’ve got pics and links right here!" — IKSurf Mag 2022
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15 September 2021
2021 Scoop Review by Surf FX
Review by John at Surf FX "The New North Scoop is a foil board that covers both tow foiling and kite foiling. The previous version was a real winner, the V2 is even better." - John Check out the Scoop Full review below
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11 September 2021
'22 Preview with Jesse Richman : Kitesurfing Mag
"It's hard to change something that has worked so well for all the riders. The Orbit has been on the KOTA podium for multiple years since it came out" - Jesse Richman
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01 September 2021
Focus 139 x 42cm 2021 review : IKSurf Mag
"We think that North has really hit the mark this year in their designs, and the Focus is certainly a stand out in this aspect with a stealthy look to the board!" — IKSurf Mag 2021
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