2026 Naish Pivot Q Kiteboarding Kite

2026 Pivot Q

Performance / Freeride / Big Air

Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m

If you're looking for a single kite that can handle freeride, big air, foil sessions, and wave play without compromise, the Pivot Q is hard to beat. For 2026, it stays true to its roots while dailing in even more control, range, and durability.

What makes the Pivot stand out is its balanced of predictability and performance. It loops tight, drifts steady, and still have explosive lift and hangtime. Relaunch is nearly effortless, making it easier for progressing riders. Key updates include blended leading edge materials, SK99 bridles for crisp control, and QuadTex ripstop for long-term durability.

What Naish has to say:

One kite that does it all. The Pivot’s legacy speaks for itself. Trusted by world champions and respected by those chasing the feeling only kiteboarding provides. Refined through years of feedback, podiums, and pure obsession. Built with purpose, shaped by experience. 

Built for riders who want everything and settle for nothing. Chase progression and pure possibility – the Pivot is the one kite you can rely on, with versatility that’s earned its stripes across the globe. 

It turns tight, drifts smooth, and always stays predictable. Effortless relaunch. Direct feedback. Crisp and reactive, ride after ride. It’s always ready for anything. Big Air, barrels, foiling, freeride: this is your all-conditions enabler.

Features:

• Blended Leading edge - A lighter flexier material is used in the wingtip to enhance flex and control giving faster steering and a lighter feel, while a stiffer Dacron is used for the rest of the leading edge to provide structure and stiffness.
• SK99 Bridle Lines - Extremely streamlined and strong bridle lines for the ultimate control and performance through the air.
• Multiple Diagonal Load Seams - Improves direct steering, spreads the load throughout each segment of the canopy, for a responsive and well-balanced kite.
• Trailing-Edge Flutter Dispersion - Constructed with 2-ply QuadTex with flutter dispersing triangles offering tighter canopy structure and enhanced durability.
• TPU strut bumper - reduced weight on the strut protection while giving a new clean look and enhancing durability further.
• Flex Struts - A lighter material is used to give an overall lighter package and enhanced twist in the strut leading to better steering performance.
• Profile Lock Seam - Located along the high point of the kite, the Profile Lock Seam ensures that the kite maintains its shape even after countless sessions.
• High/Low Wind Bridle Adjustment - Switch between high-end depower in strong winds, or a deeper pull in low winds.
• Bladder Cap Construction - Rounded aramid wingtip and strut closure eliminates any chance of bladder explosions. Designed to withstand higher leading-edge input pressure.
• Quad-Tex Ripstop - The strongest and stiffest canopy material on the market, QuadTex withstands intense conditions while maintaining long term high performance.

Characteristics:

• High responsiveness
• Tight turn radius with drive
• Positioned far forward in wind window, with high depower on the bar and through board control
• Large wind range
• Very easy relaunch 
• Medium bar pressure
• Lighter, stronger and more responsive wingtips