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North Sonar Freeride MA V2 Front Wing
North
$769.00North Sonar Freeride MA V2 Front Wing Sizes: 950 What North has to say: For foilers demanding a versatile wing with a wide speed range across multiple disciplines, this mid-aspect ratio freeride...$769.00 -
Vayu PYRO Parawing
Vayu
$871.00 - $1,089.00PYRO Parawing Sizes: 2.5m / 3.2m / 4m / 5m What Vayu has to say: PYRO is VAYU’s answer to the parawing: ultra-light, clean, and built to be stashed andredeployed again and again, and again. Short...$871.00 - $1,089.00 -
KT Halo Front Wing
KT
$631.00 - $704.00KT Halo Front Wing Powered Freeride, Freestyle, Surf, Wake, Big Wave, Tow, Foil Assist. Sizes: 550 / 670 / 800 / 950 What KT has to say: The Halo hits that magic 8 aspect ratio as a fast, surf- and...$631.00 - $704.00 -
KT Atom Back Wing
KT
$287.00 - $299.00KT Atom Back Wing Prone Surf, Wing Surf, Freestyle, Wake, Tow, Foil Assist. Sizes: 121 / 141 / 161 / 181 What KT has to say: The Atom Surf Tail is Kane’s favorite maneuverabilityfocused stabilizer,...$287.00 - $299.00 -
F-One FRIGATE V2 Parawing
F-One
$1,049.00 - $1,419.00F-One FRIGATE V2 Parawing Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6.5m What F-One has to say: Catch and Stash Speed up your ride upwind, spend more time downwinding and reach higher...$1,049.00 - $1,419.00 -
North Sonar Session Saver Box
North
$239.00North Sonar Session Saver Box A convenient toolbox full of Sonar Foil hardware, recommended for all foilers.? Features: All Titanium screws and T-nuts? Torx T40 Tool included Never lose a...$239.00 -
2027 North Navigator PRO Gen2 Control Bar
North
$785.002027 North Navigator PRO Gen2 Control Bar Sizes: 38-43cm / 45-50cm / 50-55cm What North has to say: Auto-unwinding Auto-unwinding and built to perform, the new Pro is now 20% stronger and lighter...$785.00 -
North Sonar S158v2 Stabilizer
North
$219.00Designed for maximum speed, while providing the pitch stability required for powered riding, the S158v2 is recommended for lighter riders pushing high speeds with small, fast front wings (HA550-750,...$219.00 -
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Ride Engine Offshore Pack Harness
Ride Engine
Now: $136.00Was: $160.00Offshore Pack HarnessSizes: S / M / L What Ride Engine has to say:Long downwind runs or chasing open-ocean swell offer the ultimate glide zone experience, but they also come with inherent risks...Now: $136.00Was: $160.00 -
North Sonar S192 Stabilizer
North
$229.00With their high aspect ratio and thin sections, the Glide Series Stabs allow you to cover insane distances with minimal work (downwind, pump or prone). Stabilizers need to be stiff to provide precise...$229.00 -
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2024 North Track Surf Skate Board
North
$239.002024 North Track Surf Skate Board Skate like you surf Description: Skate like you surf. We've designed our new Track urban surf-skate board to capture the feel of riding waves even when there are...$239.00 -
North Sonar Kite Foil w/ 70cm Mast
North
$679.00North Sonar Kite Foil - 70cm Mast **Not a complete foil - add a front wing to your order for a complete foil set** What's Included: AK70cm Mast, S01 Stabilizer with Cover, Fuselage A600, AK Board...$679.00 -
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Orbit Ultra Kite / 9m - Black - 2026 Demo
North
Now: $2,039.20Was: $2,549.00Orbit Ultra Kite / 9m - Black - 2026 Demo 85000.260011-9m-DEMO Year: 2026 Includes: Kite and Kite Bag Color: Black/Blue/Grey/Yellow Size: 9m Condition: Great ConditionNow: $2,039.20Was: $2,549.00 -
North Balance Board
North
$139.00No wind? No problem. This indoor training aid will keep your muscles toned and stabilisers honed for your next session (and provide endless hours of living room entertainment). Use the Balance Board...$139.00 -
North Sonar DW820 Front Wing
North
$769.00Designed for effortless take-offs at low speed, with high top-end speeds to keep up with faster swell. The DW820 has significantly more top-end than the DW750, thanks to fine-tuning of the foil...$769.00 -
North Dropbox Thumb Screw Pack
North
$88.80Reposition your mast without leaving the water. These lightweight titanium screws are designed for fast foil mounting and adjustment – no tools required. Simply loosen the screws by hand to slide...$88.80 -
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Atmos Ultra Twintip / 138cm - Indigo - 2026 - With Bindings Demo
North
Now: $1,439.20Was: $1,799.00Atmos Ultra Twintip / 138cm - Indigo - 2026 - With Bindings KoGL25 Demo 85002.260027-141-KOGL25 Year: 2026 Includes: Board, Bindings, Board Bag (Manera 145 Twintip Bag), and Fins Color: Indigo Size:...Now: $1,439.20Was: $1,799.00 -
2027 North Navigator Pro Gen2 Short Thow Control Bar
North
$785.002027 North Navigator Pro Gen2 Short Thow Control Bar Sizes: 45-50cm What North has to say: Short Throw The new Navigator Pro Short Throw shortens the bar travel, bringing the Trim handle 10cm...$785.00 -
2024 North Handlepass Leash
North
$78.00Raising the bar on safety and comfort, our longer handlepass leash is specially designed for unhooked riding. It features a soft and grippy TPU quick-release handle with optimised geometry for...$78.00 -
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Atmos TT Board / 141cm - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
Now: $759.20Was: $949.00Atmos TT Board / 141cm - 2027 - KoGL Demo 85002.270022-141-KoGL26 Year: 2027 Includes: Board, Fins, Bindings, and Handle Color: Black/Dark Blue/Light Blue/Light Green Size: 141cm Condition: Great...Now: $759.20Was: $949.00 -
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Sonar SF Front Wing / SF680 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
Now: $599.20Was: $749.00Sonar SF Front Wing / SF680 - KoGL Demo 125954-KoGL26 Year: 2024 Includes: Front Wing, Wing Cover, and Hardware Color: Carbon Fiber/Green Size: SF680 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $599.20Was: $749.00 -
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Sonar SF Front Wing / SF1080 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
Now: $655.20Was: $819.00Sonar SF Front Wing / SF1080 - KoGL Demo 122464-KoGL26 Year: 2027 Includes: Front Wing, Wing Cover, and Hardware Color: Carbon Fiber/Green Size: SF1080 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $655.20Was: $819.00 -
2024 North Premium Tow Rope
North
$219.00Braided Floating Rope with Handle Easy-grab, high-visibility floating rope with a comfortable ergonomic handle for tow-in foil and surf. Adjustable length and large diameter, with non-slip braided...$219.00 -
North Sonar T40 Micro Tool
North
$9.60Keep this mini Torx T40 Screwdriver with lanyard in your pocket or on your key ring for fast foil or handle setup changes and tightening. Compatible with the Sonar Foils and ShiftLock Modular Track...$9.60 -
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North Shiftlock Action Camera Mount
North
$34.80For Wings with ShiftLock Modular Track Mounting System The ShiftLock Action Camera Mount lets you use a camera attachment on the front or the rear of the Wing - no more struggling to mount cameras...$34.80 -
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North Free Surf Strap Washers
North
Now: $10.00Was: $18.00Washers to attach your Free Surf Straps to your Cross or Charge. Screws available separately.Now: $10.00Was: $18.00 -
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Atmos Pro TT Board / 138cm - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
Now: $1,079.20Was: $1,349.00Atmos Pro TT Board / 138cm - 2027 - KoGL Demo 85002.270023-138-KoGL26 Year: 2027 Includes: Board, Fins, and Handle Color: Black/Blue/White/Light Green Size: 138cm Condition: Great ConditionNow: $1,079.20Was: $1,349.00 -
North 8m PRO Line Extensions
North
$81.40Industry leading 100% SK99 German made ultra-low stretch flying lines. Pair the 8m Pro Line Extensions with your 12m Pro Lines to create 20m lines, ideal for wave riding or tighter kiteloops. The...$81.40 -
2024 North Coiled Ankle Leash
North
$70.80This lightweight, low-drag prone foiling leash has a comfortable neoprene ankle cuff with stretch resistant TPU top layer, soft lining and silicon grip to reduce slipping. The coiled cord helps to...$70.80 -
North Shiftlock wing Paddle Mount
North
$45.00Downwind winging, without your wing! Use the two paddle mounts supplied to attach a stand up paddle to your ShiftLock Modular Track Mounting System. Ride upwind using the paddle shaft as a boom. Once...$45.00 -
North Sonar S122 Glide Stabilizer
North
$209.00We’ve designed the S122 Glide Stabilizer for lighter and intermediate to advanced riders to use in big, clean conditions where speed and glide are a priority. Its small size and high aspect ratio (11...$209.00 -
North Short Spare Lineset (8+2m)
North
$109.008m + 2m Dyneema line extensions for those wanting custom 18m or 20m lines for wave riding or tighter kiteloops. The Navigator Control System is supplied with 22m Lines, with a split at 12m, which is...$109.00 -
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Navigator Pro Control System / 50-55cm - 2027 - 2026 KoGL Demo
North
Now: $628.00Was: $785.00Navigator Pro Control System / 50-55cm - 2027 - KoGL Demo 85001.270021-50-55-KoGL26 Year: 2027 Includes: Bar and Lines Color: Black/Blue/White/Red Size: 50-55cm Condition: Great ConditionNow: $628.00Was: $785.00 -
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North Sonar S145 V2 Surf Stabilizer
North
$219.00The S145v2 is designed to provide the fastest, loosest surfing feel. Its anhedral rondure loosens up the front wing in the roll axis, while the foil sections ensure predictability and a broad speed...$219.00 -
2025 North Navigator Control System - Freestyle 38-43cm - 5 Line
North
$689.00The Navigator Freestyle is a 5-Line Control Bar engineered for use with a 5-Line kite, such as the 2025 Pulse. It has the same refined ergonomics, durability, comfort and tactile control as the...$689.00 -
North Shiftlock Replacement Clamps With Screws - Set of 2
North
$24.001x Clamps (threaded), 1 x Clamp (screw side), 1x T40 M6x23mm Screw$24.00 -
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North Free-V Foil Strap Washers - Set of 5
North
Now: $12.00Was: $18.00Set of washers to attach your Free-V Foil Straps to your Foilboard. Screws available separately.Now: $12.00Was: $18.00 -
Manera Halo Hardshell Only - Black
Manera
$39.00Manera Halo Hardshell Only - Black The Hardshell The hardshell does not become distorted under the pressure of the kite: The user's sides are not compressed.But it has no adaptability to the user's...$39.00