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.

Fusion10 - это впервые на North разработанное крепление LE to Strut и революция в этом виде крепления. Классический сварной шов считался образцом между двумя одинаковыми тканями. В отличие от обычного крепления используется гибкая верёвка. Эта верёвка позволяет впервые безошибочно связать два трёхмерных элемента друг с другом. Точная обработка баллонов даже самого маленького радиуса теперь возможна, в результате самое прочное крепление.

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

На Rebel 2011 и EVO 2011 мы преминили Relunch Bungees. Передняя верёвка двойного цепления „V“ тянется системой кольца в направлении к LE. Таким образом внешние стропы не цепляются за края. Чтобы предотвратить трение внешних строп в области LE и изнашивание, обширно поместили PVC.

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

A major concern in this project has been batten durability. We approached this issue by choosing to use thin, soft battens with construction that has been proven durable through use in windsurfi ng wave sails. These are tough Sglass rather than e-glass battens, and the resin matrix is a vinylester rather than polyester. The fiber to resin ratio is slightly lower than usual so that the battens will be tough and so that they have a smooth resin-rich surface. This smooth surface helps keep stray, loose fibers to a minimum.

The low-drag ribs require a high inflation pressure, thus all valves at the chambers of the Rhino06 are self-closing. Thanks to the worked-in drainage functionality, the air can be let out within a few seconds.

Dacron Leading Edges & Ribs: For all heavily stresses areas, North canopies are manufactured from top-quality 170g or 175g Dacron. This material is equipped with the best possible breaking strength characteristics with usual kite materials and, moreover, it will never delaminate.

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.

возможно двойной и особенно чистый Pigtails
В изготовлении фронтальных и задних Pigtails NKB находится на новом пути. Вместо бывших ремней теперь используются особо крепкие стропы Dyneema. Эти особо гибкие стропы намного лучше поддаются направлению тяги чем жёсткие ремни. Кроме того Pigtails обработаны высоко-устойчивым дакроном, что гарантирует превосходную передачу тяги.

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.

Batten Pockets are built of sticky-back Insignia cloth lining the canopy surface where battens are located. This combines with heavy, abrasionresistant nylon fabric on surfaces that come between the batten and sources of abrasion damage, such as hard sand beaches. We’ve allowed a Rhino prototype to tumble in surf and white water for a time to test the construction. There was no damage to batten pockets or canopy.

These connectors prevent the number 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.

Our Fusion Rib Joints not only ensure the kite’s high rigidity and stability, but also help keep the entire canopy smooth and eliminate flat spots.