2025 North Code Zero Pro | Fast Turns, Light-Wind Power, and Big Stoke!

Fans of Dustin, rejoice! He's returned at long last from a back injury he sustained in October. It was a long road to recovery from a herniated L1-S5, but he's back in the saddle- er, harness, that is. He wasted no time getting out on the water and taking the new North Code Zero Pro for a spin with a foil. The white canopy with a black leading edge makes a good first impression with its clean and sharp look, so how does its performance stack up?

What's New on the 2025 North Code Zero Pro?

The kite has a more swept-back shape and redefined bridle system to give it more control, speed and power, and Dustin and Jeff did notice that while they were riding. It pivots incredibly well with light bar pressure. The deep canopy lets it float down the line, which is just what you want in a foil kite. And for those of you who like a little encouragement as you progress, the canopy's flutter sounds just like a round of applause. Yay, you!!

Dustin and Jeff's Review

The North Code Zero Pro stands out in the lineup of one-strut kites for foiling. It gives you the low end you need to get up and on foil, and then it just floats up high without wanting to fall out of the sky. It's ready and waiting when you need it, giving you lots of freedom to foil.

You can feel confident that the Code Zero Pro will loop reliably. It pivots hard and rockets right back up. It cuts upwind with good speed. While the dev team is looking to address the flutter in the canopy, it doesn't feel like it affects the kite's performance at all.

It has an impressive wind range. The guys were out on 9m kites in 13-16 mph, but Jeff felt like he could even have taken a 7m out since he's flown down to 10 mph on the 9m. A lot of the time, a foil is the best way to get out on those light wind days, and a kite that feels like it'll stay in the sky with little input and do what you want it to do in those conditions is just what you want.

Another plus for light wind is its relaunch. It's easy. And the kite's ability to pivot serves you well on those near crashes. You can get to the point that you're almost down and still flip the kite over and pull it back into the sky. Jeff actually touched the water but rolled the kite over and brought it back up, all while staying on foil. Whew!

The deep canopy gives you amazing control. You can put the kite anywhere you want and it doesn't feel like it's going to fall. Bring it low, then push the bar out and watch it shoot back up.

Jeff's been doing a lot more winging than kiting lately, but he had a lot of fun just cruising around, riding upwind and then back down, and catching a few waves. Dustin even noticed Jeff going hands-free for a bit with the kite parked as he pumped on his foil. It's definitely a park-and-ride kite.

Jeff was also able to ride with it depowered. A lot of kites lose maneuverability when you do that, but it still handled very well.

Dustin took out a 7m and an 855 foil on a 120L board with wind in the low 20s and had a great time. If he touched down, the board had the surface area to get him right back up. Even though the Code Zero Pro likes to sit in the sky, he was able to backstall it just a bit to help with touchdowns and takeoffs to avoid submarining the nose.

Is the North Code Pro Zero Right for Me?

Kite foiling is still alive and kicking, and having the right kite is a big piece of the puzzle. One-strut kites have come a long way, and compared to other foiling kites with one or zero struts, the North Code Zero Pro actually lets you feel the power when you do a power stroke. You don't need to let it breathe for fear of choking off the power.

The Code Zero Pro is available in a very wide range of sizes, starting at just 3.5m and topping out at 14m, with the exception of a 12 or 13m. If you like what the kite offers, there will definitely be a quiver to suit your riding area and foil setup.

Summary

Jeff and Dustin applaud the kite that applauds right back. It makes a great foiling partner and handles just about any wind conditions. If you haven't been on your foil for a while or have taken a break from kiting to try winging, the Code Pro Zero makes it easy to get back into your kite groove and feel like a pro.

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