In 2012, Rebel, Evo, Neo and Fuse will feature the new “Adaptive Tip”. In recent years, there has been a trend leaning towards more reactive kites with even lighter sheeting forces than in the past. Such kites are really comfortable, lively for wave riding and offer more forgiving kite loops because they pivot around the wingtip. However, comparison tests have shown that our team riders and testers actually prefer kites with a harder bar feel because they offer better feedback, precise steering and more dynamic turning, which in turn creates more power.
The new “Adaptive Tip” allows users to easily change the sheeting force and turning performance through a simple back pigtail adjustment, allowing you to customize your kite to your desired style and feel.

Quality means a lot to North Kiteboarding. For this reason we have focused our efforts on the best quality management possible over the last few years. We expect lasting performance in a wide range of conditions from our kites. We expect to design kites that fulfill and surpass the wishes and demands of our customers. To ensure we can attain this goal, quality begins at the very first stages of kite manufacturing. We know that a product is always only as good as its weakest detail, which is the reason why all details in construction and production methods have been and continue to be analyzed and optimized over the years. We like to simply call this design and quality standard Progression Q.
In this ongoing process, we continuously work on improvements, but the basic idea remains the same: By standardizing details in construction and design across our entire range it has become possible to optimize production processes and to use materials more efficiently. The result is products that are all automatically at the same level of quality at any given time. Both of our kite designers work together closely so that each kite model in our range automatically benefits from every new idea or experience. Pro Q represents durability, timeless performance, and the highest possible quality control standards.

The fusion construction is a North invented new connection between the strut and leading edge. In contrast to normal connections, the forces are no longer supported by a webbing strap but by a flexible line. The line ensures a perfectly clean connection of strut to leading edge even with the smallest struts and offers our strongest strut connection ever. Just a little revolution in strut technology!

DACRON
Dacron is useful in areas of high load, such as inflated elements and tip reinforcements.
It is also useful to improve control at the canopy profile in certain critically important areas - mostly areas where a flat profile is desired.
The advantage is stability, the small disadvantage is weight. So the right mix is definately important!

Every single seam is stitched with a zig-zag sewing technique. They are first glued then stitched. The result is
clean, good-looking and a highly durable stitch that assists in the stabilization of the whole kite.

The combination of Re-launch Bungees and our new low profile batten pockets and thin strut ends helps prevent any lines from snagging anywhere on the kite during relaunch.
- Batten Pocket Construction
- Thin Rip Ends
- Relaunch Bungee

In order to make the relaunch easier and to avoid any possible line tangling, we've added Relaunch Bungees at the kite tip. The bungees keep the lines lying slick against the inside of the leading edge, preventing any line from going over the top of the kite during the relaunch.

The lightest but still durable materials possible, to achieve astonishing performance.

Our revolutionary and patent-pending Cam Battens are made of flexible nylon and improve the stability of the canopy and reduce the drag of the kite. The Cam Battens allow to achieve a deeper profile and make the kites more powerful. The deeper canopy combined with a round entry profile gives better stall resistance, which yields not only better low end power but also better hang-time. Cam Battens also give the kite much better upwind abilities and very good stability in the sky.

All 4 line kites have a pocket at the leading edge where the 5th line attachment is stored while riding with 4 lines.
If a 5 line bar is used, the attachment has to be taken out of the pocket.

Already in 2001 Ken Winner invented the segmented leading edge, now used in nearly every tube kite construction. A segmented LE makes it possible to design different arcs and shapes in the leading edge, depending on a kite´s intended use.

The loaded 5th line is a “nose line” with constant tension. It is responsible for reactive steering, powered as well as depowered and a crisp and direct bar feel. Only the 5th line system can guarantee 100% depower in less than one second when releasing the IRON HEART !

The tunable pigtails offer two different bar pressure settings. Low bar pressure means less force on your arms and increased turning abilities of the kite. Higher bar pressure gives you crisp and direct feedback from your kite.

Similar to the adaptive tips, the Vegas offers two different settings, freestyle and wakestyle.

Back pigtail position A offers more delay, the Vegas is less direct.
Front pigtail position B offers less depower, more pop and being unhooked less pull.

New ways in constructing Front – and Back Pigtails have been found by NKB. No more belt struts are used, but strongest dyneema lines in a V construction. The advantage of the lines is the flexibility at the edge of the canopy, so they can flex in every single direction, not like stiff belt struts. Further more two layers of strongest Dacron are sewed on all Pigtails which ensures a perfect and flutter free load transmission.

Bomb proof closure system with a sliding safety fastener and integrated, user friendly and highly effective deflator pin. No twisting, no sliding.

Shows the ability if a kite can be transformed from a 4 line kite into a 5th line kite.

One valve for inflating, one valve for deflating the whole kite.
Easy and efficient.

A necessary quality standard are the Aramid Reinforcements, added in highly exposed areas such as the Micro Batten pockets and the leading edge scuff pads. These reinforcements reduce wear from everyday use and increase the durability and life of your kite.

The correct pressure needed is printed on the kite and in the manual.
A correct pressure is important not to damage your kite, but also for the performance of the kite!

These connectors prevent one cause of kite accidents by ensuring that front lines cannot be attached to the back of the kite and back lines cannot be attached to the front.

These loops attached to the inside of the wingtips make it easier to hold the kite for bodydrag rescue.

All North Kites are additionally held in shape with an extra durable band which holds the whole frame together. Shape and arc stability are a must for long lasting performance.