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Performance Surf | 2024 North Charge Pro Design Philosophy: The Charge Pro is crafted for riders aiming for peak performance in prime wave conditions. It thrives in down-the-line riding and handles big surf with finesse, offering a high-performance ride for those truly wanting to charge. Key Features: Rocker and Outline: The forward part of the board ensures drive and speed, while the curve through the tail allows tight turning, enabling the board to generate speed off the bottom and in …

Introduction The world of foil boarding is ever-evolving, and with the introduction of "The Scoop" for 2024, the game has changed yet again. This direct and responsive performance foil board is a testament to innovation and design. Let's dive into what makes "The Scoop" the ultimate choice for foil board enthusiasts. Who is The North Scoop Designed For? Jamie Scott, the designer, sheds light on the versatility of The Scoop. It's crafted for: Kite foiling Tow-in foiling Boat and wake …

Understanding Eleveight's Legacy Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of the CS Auto Bar V1, it's crucial to appreciate the brand behind this innovation. Eleveight Kiteboarding is a renowned brand in the kiteboarding industry. The brand is recognized for its technical product design, which is driven by a passion for kiteboarding and a commitment to innovation. Eleveight's products are crafted with precision, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Their …

The world of kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and with the 2024 North Code Zero, we're witnessing a new era of performance. This one-strut performer is not just a kite—it's a testament to the innovation and heritage of North. Let's dive into what makes the Code Zero a standout in the 2024 North Kiteboarding lineup. Inspired by North's Sailing Heritage The name "Code Zero" is borrowed from North's rich sailing legacy. In sailing, Code Zero refers to a sail designed to excel …

Blake from MACkite here! My apologies for the lack of updates over the past few months. I've been dealing with some injuries and recovering from a torn ACL meniscus. I've been traveling all over, and then I ripped my nose off after passing out from exhaustion and traveling too much, so I'm excited to get back to it! I'm in Sardinia, Italy, and I'm about to go for a Mistral heavy wind wing foil session with my friends Gregor from Holland and Chiara from Italy. I'm heading to the beach to meet up …

On-the-water review with the MACkite boys, Pat and Dustin, after their Grand Haven session on the new 2024 Rebel SLS from Duotone Kiteboarding. On-the-Water Impressions Pat: The kite feels like a Rebel. It's a five-strut, higher-aspect design with pretty good low end power. It's probably about 20, gusting to 22. I'm on a 12 meter and I'm about 200 pounds. I'm pretty happy with the kite so far in the first couple tacks on it. The kite looks phenomenal in the sky. The new colorway is a nice bl …

Tips for making your landing safter   Releasing your back hand when jumping makes the control bar/handle pull on your front arm, keeping your board and body position lined up straight for a smooth landing.  Release your back hand and stretch the arm behind you over the tail of the board, or better yet, grab the tail.  Tail Grabs compact your body making it easier to control yourself flying through the air, they also add style points, but the best style is a smooth l …

The Unique Design of the Triton X1 Monofoil The Triton X1 Monofoil is not your typical foil. Unlike traditional designs which have a stabilizer and a fuselage, the X1 is a monofoil. This means that it’s composed of a single wing, with the stabilizer built into the wing shape itself. The wing’s curvature provides an upward drive from the back end, similar to the design of a B2 bomber airplane. A New Foil System Triton didn’t just stop at redesigning the wing. The mast has also been re-eng …

Hello, everyone—Kristen here! We've had the pleasure of spending time with the 2024 North Pulse, and we're thrilled to share our insights with you. Let's go!The New Logo First up, let's discuss the new aesthetic change. North has unveiled their new logo which is making its appearance in the 2024 collection. This isn't just a mere update, but a symbol of the brand's commitment to innovation. The North Sails logo will be incorporated into all their gear.Reduction in Weight For those who h …

Kristen chats about the 2024 North Reach: what's new, what's different, and what you can expect to feel familiar. It's a beautiful day in Muskegon, Michigan. It was a north wind, which tends to be a little bit gustier up and down. It's about 70 degrees and the water temp is warm, and I just had a great session on the 9m North Reach. It is a really fun kite! New Logo, New Material On the kites you'll now see the North Sails logo being rolled out for 2024. North has also been work …

Redesigned from the Ground Up From construction details, and materials, to the internal design profiles and arc shape varietal, every facet of the kite has been overhauled. Lighter weight materials have been introduced to achieve a more streamlined design, and they have eliminated all the two-plies, integrating 75 gram trailing edge and leading edge transition panels instead. Enhanced Construction Details The Cabrinha Drifter now features bi-directional pure profile panels, enhancing the …

The Code Zero is back again with a little bit of a redesign for 2024, and it's actually quite nice. It feels fairly similar to the Slingshot UFO, but with a single strut.How Does the 2024 Code Zero Fly?It's a bit lower aspect shape compared to the 2023. That makes it a little sharper and quicker in the turning radius.I also feel like it drifts quite a bit better. They definitely made it more of a dedicated foil shape this year. Last year's worked pretty well as a foil/surf crossover. I …

The art of kitesurfing waves demands a perfect synergy between the rider and the board. To maximize this synchronization, kite surfboards must have a tailored design that caters to the conditions they will face, and to the kiters who will ride them. Today, we'll examine the all NEW Cabrinha Phantom—a kite surfboard that pushes performance boundaries and provides a unique blend of speed, control, and maneuverability. Let's rip! Progressive Outline The Phantom doesn't just stand out be …

What's Old Is NewWe have the 2024 North Orbit here. North is going in a new direction with their branding, and I am excited about it because they're bringing back the old school North Sails. A lot of you who have been in the sailing industry for a while know that North Sails goes way back. I'm dating myself, but when I got into the sport in '82, North Sails was prominent. So that's something new you're going to see on the North lineup for 2024, and all of their North Sails gear is going to …

Shop 2024 North. At North, we are for: the Seekers, the Adventurers, the Explorers, the Athletes. Those who are their true selves when they are one of the elements; water, wind, sky. They call to us, when we halfway between worlds, suspended in time lost, at one with it all.  At North we seek change, we chase the unknown, we pursue progress, we are inspired by Nature. Engineered. Refined. Intuitive. So when you ride North, you ride in a tune of Nature, tune with yoursel …