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2021 North Long Freestyle Loop
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Now: $23.80Was: $34.002021 North Long Freestyle Loop Unhooked / Wakestyle Unhook with ease North's Toolless Harness Loops come in four sizes for different disciplines and the Long Freestyle Loop is ideal for Freestyle,...Now: $23.80Was: $34.00 -
2022 North Freestyle Long Loop
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$46.802022 North Freestyle Long Loop **No Security Finger - Advanced Riders Only** Includes: Loop, 2x Spare LockGuard, Freestyle Leash Ring, 20cm Long Assembly Line, Leash Ring Installation...$46.80 -
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The DockStarter Inflatable Foil Launch Pad
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$429.00Addicted to pump? Or just want to stay in peak shape when there's no swell? Whatever your motive, this cool inflatable invention will make getting started easier when pumping your foil from a boat,...$429.00 -
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North Heartfelt Poncho
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Now: $64.99Was: $89.99North Heartfelt Poncho 100% Microcotton Hooded Poncho with Graphic Heartfelt design embroidered on back.Now: $64.99Was: $89.99 -
North High-V Split Kit
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$15.00The North High-V Split Kit is a simple, smart solution that lets you convert your low-V bar into a high-V (or High-Y) configuration without buying a whole new control bar. Not only will this make...$15.00 -
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North Sonar C700 Fuselage
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$409.00North Sonar C700 Fuselage Sizes: 600mm or 700mm Includes: Fuselage, Foil Screw Pack B (M8 x 35) What North has to say about the Sonar C700 Fuselage Our new high-strength pre-preg carbon fuselage is...$409.00 -
2022 North Long Freestyle Loop without Finger
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$46.802022 North Long Freestyle Loop without Finger North offers five Toolless Harness Loops, each ideally suited to a different style of riding. The Long Freestyle Loop is ideal for Freestyle, Unhooked...$46.80 -
North Fixed Wing Harness Loop
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$54.00 - $62.40North Wing Harness Loop Fixed Wing Foiling Accessories Sizes: 22inch, 26inch, 30inch Winging with a harness allows you to stay out on the water twice as long while minimizing repetitive strain injury...$54.00 - $62.40 -
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2024 North Shiftlock Carbon Handle / 250 - Demo
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Now: $25.00Was: $88.802024 North Shiftlock Carbon Handle / 250 - Demo 126638-demo Year: 2024 Includes: Handle Only Color: Black/Teal Size: 250 Condition: Great ConditionNow: $25.00Was: $88.80 -
North Sonar C600 Fuselage
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$379.00North Sonar C600 Fuselage Sizes: 600mm or 700mm Includes: Fuselage, Foil Screw Pack B (M8 x 35) What North has to say about the Sonar C600 Fuselage Our new high-strength pre-preg carbon fuselage is...$379.00 -
North PRO Freeride Loop
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$42.00PRO FREERIDE LOOP For Navigator Pro What North has to say: North offers three Toolless Pro Harness Loops, each ideally suited to a different style of riding. The Pro Freeride Loop (included with the...$42.00 -
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North Board Vent Plug
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Now: $34.99Was: $39.00North Board Vent Plug Two-way GORE™ Protective Vent The EPS core of a high volume board is affected by extreme temperature changes. To prevent air pressure build-up we’ve installed a two-way GORE™...Now: $34.99Was: $39.00 -
North Griplock Bridge Boom
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$42.00North Griplock Bridge Boom What North has to say: Not compatible with the ShiftLock Wing Handles. Strong, lightweight prepreg carbon bridge boom inserts between the two rigid handles of your wing,...$42.00 -
North Multi Tool
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$34.80North Multi Tool For quick, effortless gear changes? Features: Torx T40 for Sonar Foil Hardware Adjustment P3 Phillips Head Screwdriver Tool for Footstrap and Binding Adjustment Compatible with...$34.80 -
North Sonar Surf S125v3 Stabilizer
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$219.00North Sonar Surf S125v3 Stabilizer Surf Foiling / Wing Foiling / Downwind Sizes: 125 cm² When you need fast, snappy turn initiation in waves or downwind runs, the North Sonar Surf S125v3 Stabilizer...$219.00 -
North Sonar Foil Stabilizer S01
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$135.00North Sonar Foil Stabilizer S01 Foil Accessory Your early warning signal North's dihedral-shaped rear stabil$135.00 -
North Sonar UHM Carbon Mast
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$1,449.00North Sonar UHM Carbon Mast Prone Surf / Pump / Downwind Sizes: 73cm (730mm) When you want to push your performance in unpowered foiling disciplines, the North Sonar UHM Carbon Mast delivers clean...$1,449.00 -
2026 North Loft PRO Wing
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$1,769.00 - $1,899.002026 North Loft PRO Wing Light Wind Performance Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m Affectionately called "The Session Saver" here at MACkite, the 2026 North Loft PRO Wing is built to get you out on the water when...$1,769.00 - $1,899.00 -
2026 North Echo Pro Foil Board
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$1,249.00 - $1,299.002026 Echo Pro Foil Board Sizes: 120cm / 135cm New to the North lineup, the Echo Pro (PRO, PRo, Pro, pro, pro) is coming in hot for tow, kite, and wake foilers looking for a stiff and responsive craft...$1,249.00 - $1,299.00 -
North HyperFlow Inflation Valve - Black
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$9.90North HyperFlow Inflation Valve - Black Ergonomic high volume single point inflation system with large diameter hose for rapid inflation and deflation. The cap and valve base geometry have been...$9.90 -
2026 North Seek Wing Foil Board
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$1,789.00 - $1,899.002026 Seek Foil Board Sizes: 5'5" / 5'7" / 5'9" / 5'11" The North Seek board comes into 2026 with a long-awaited update to the nose rocker and width. This improves the efficiency of the board as well...$1,789.00 - $1,899.00 -
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2022 North Standard Freestyle Loop with Finger
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Now: $28.00Was: $41.002022 North Standard Freestyle Loop with Finger North offers five Toolless Harness Loops, each ideally suited to a different style of riding. The Standard Freeride Loop (included with the Control...Now: $28.00Was: $41.00 -
2026 North Nova Wing
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$1,199.00 - $1,469.002026 Nova Wing Sizes: 3.5m / 4.2m / 4.8m / 5.4m / 6.2m / 7m Redesigned from the ground up for 2026, the North Nova wing expands on its legacy of easy accessibility and versatile performance. The...$1,199.00 - $1,469.00 -
2026 North Atmos Ultra Twintip Kiteboard
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$1,799.002026 North Atmos Ultra Sizes: 136x40cm / 138x41cm / 141x42cm / 144x43cm High Performance Freeride The Atmos Ultra is North's lightest freeride board to date, tipping the scale at just under 2kg. This...$1,799.00 -
2021 North AF Foil Board Adaptor
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$199.002021 North AF Foil Board Adaptor **Not compatible with AK Kite Mast Series** Includes: AF Board Adaptor, Screw Pack A (M8x40) What North has to say about the Sonar AF Board Adaptor The Sonar Foil...$199.00 -
2026 North Boost Foilboard
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$1,549.00 - $1,659.00BOOST Foil Drive Board Sizes: 4'9 / 5'0 / 5'3 / 5'6 What North has to say For electric-assisted foiling on flatwater, surf and open ocean, the Boost provides fast lift to foil with impressive...$1,549.00 - $1,659.00 -
2026 North Nova Pro Wing
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$1,249.00 - $1,549.002026 North Nova Pro Wing Freeride / Freestyle / Surf Sizes: 2.2m / 2.9m / 3.5m / 4.2m / 4.8m / 5.4m / 6.2m If you want to upgrade your setup with increased stiffness, rapid response, and extended...$1,249.00 - $1,549.00 -
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North Foil & Bindings Tool Kit
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Now: $319.00Was: $359.00North Foil & Bindings Tool Kit Always ready. Always Prepared. Here's everything you need in one box. This large, double-sided Toolbox – one side Foil, the other Board & Bindings, is future-proofed...Now: $319.00Was: $359.00 -
2026 North Rover Parawing
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$899.00 - $1,099.002026 Rover Parawing Sizes: 2.4m / 2.9m / 3.5m / 4.2m / 5m / 6m While the Ranger has been a hit with downwind senders, the Rover aims for the other end of the spectrum, offering upwind performance and...$899.00 - $1,099.00 -
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2024 North Navigator Pro Surf Slider Loop
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Now: $42.00Was: $48.00For ultimate freedom For use with rope harness Toolless Interloop LockGuard Optimised TPU material Not compatible with Navigator Pre-2024 North offers three Toolless Pro Harness Loops, each ideally...Now: $42.00Was: $48.00 -
2027 North Orbit Kiteboarding Kite
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$1,719.00 - $2,289.002027 North Orbit Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 14m What North has to say: Big Air / Freeride Proven in competition and real-world conditions, our iconic 5-strut kite delivers...$1,719.00 - $2,289.00 -
2024 North Free Surf Straps
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$78.002024 North Free Surf Straps Description: Experience a complete connection with your board in full comfort with our premium lightweight cushioned surf straps. Featuring our unique pre-tensioned and...$78.00 -
2027 North Orbit Ultra Kiteboarding Kite
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$2,149.00 - $2,889.00North Orbit Ultra Kite Sizes: 5.9m / 6.6m / 7.3m / 8.1m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m The fastest and most reactive Orbit yet, completely re-engineered for riders who demand maximum height, speed, hangtime,...$2,149.00 - $2,889.00 -
North Sonar Speed V2 Stabilizer
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$219.00North Sonar Speed V2 Stabilizer Sizes: S178 / S208 What North has to say: Designed for maximum speed, while providing the pitch stability required for powered riding, the Speed v2 is recommended for...$219.00 -
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2024 North Dune All-Terrain Mountain Board
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$539.002024 North Dune All-Terrain Mountain Board Description: Hone your wing or kite skills without getting your feet wet. The North Dune combines the best elements of skate, snow and all-terrain...$539.00 -
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Flex PRO / L - Black - 2025 - 2026 KoGL Demo
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Now: $231.20Was: $289.00Flex PRO / L - Black - 2025 - KoGL Demo 85003.250040-L-KoGL26 Year: 2025 Includes: Bindings Only Color: Black/Blue/Grey Size: L Condition: Great ConditionNow: $231.20Was: $289.00 -
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2024 North Free-Lo Straps
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$70.802024 North Free-Lo Straps Description: A low-profile minimalist strap designed for strapped-in riding, especially prone foiling. Whether you’re boosting airs or maximising your pump efficiency to...$70.80 -
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2024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar
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Now: $449.00Was: $589.002024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar Size: 45-50cm 2024 North Navigator Short Throw Control Bar ReviewNow: $449.00Was: $589.00 -
North Sonar S215 Stabilizer
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$239.002023 North Sonar S215 Stabilizer The S215 Surf stabilizer has a lower stall to complement the SF Front Wings. Its moderate span creates an aspect ratio high enough for efficient pumping, while...$239.00