North launches new kiteboarding and foils collection
by Victoria Stuart 5 Aug 2023 06:20 AEST
North launches 2024 Wingfoil Collection © Franck Berthuot
2024 Wingfoil Collection
At North, we're always reaching for more - more time on the water, more lift, more feeling, more exhilaration. When there's even a slight shift in the wind or a small swell, we feel it and we chase it. With the versatility of the new 2024 Wingfoil Collection, you'll be ready for anything, anywhere, any time.
Featuring the refined Mode Pro High-speed performance wing, the Loft Pro Light-wind performance wing, Seek foilboard and a new mid-aspect wing foil series, this collection is designed to make foiling easy - while pushing the limits of what is possible.
Now in its fourth season of development, North leads the industry with regards to Wing design. "Our history of innovation and North Sails advanced material development heritage has resulted in an industry breakthrough with the elite performance of the N-Weave45," says Brand Director Mike Raper.
"The all new MA wings are just perfect for learning to foil. They make the sport super-easy and due to their wide range and early lift, will be our biggest seller."
Mode Pro - high speed performance
3.5, 4.2, 4.8, 5.5, 6.8 m
Speed mode. Send mode. Your Mode.
North's stiffest, lightest and most durable wing draws on North Advanced Textiles technology for maximum wind range and shape-hold in extreme conditions. The new N-Weave45 high tensile strength woven fiber with cross-ply reinforcement is 30% lighter than a traditional Dacron, its new 45-degree laminate helping to control the torsional stiffness of the airframe. New Matrix stretch-resistant canopy material is designed specifically to handle the tension of the N-Weave frame, and Carbon GripLock Handles give you a faster, more direct feel. The addition of three new sizes (3.5, 4.8 and 6.8m) further expands the range. Nestled between the 4.2 and the 5.5, the new 4.8m will be an extremely popular size in a truly wide range of conditions, from storms to light wind.
Loft Pro - Light wind performance
7, 8m
Ending your wait for wind
Carrying you through the lulls and converting the slightest puff into powerful forward momentum. The new Loft Pro is also powered by N-Weave45, North's new high tensile strength woven fiber with cross-ply reinforcement, for a stiffer, lighter rig that holds its shape when under load and has a highly efficient power delivery. The Loft Pro also features lightweight Carbon GripLock handles to provide a more immediate, direct response and balance adjustment.
Seek Wingfoil Board
4'4|48L, 4'6|58L, 4'8|68L, 4'10|78L, 5'0|88L, 5'2|98L, 5'4|108L, 5'6|118L, 5'11|138L
Rise up
The all new 2024 Seek features an efficient tri-plane hull design with a slight convex at the tail for a cleaner release and smoother, more forgiving touchdown recovery. We've also dropped the nose rocker, improving speed and acceleration, and rearranged the volume distribution in the board for stability - because every movement counts. With updated volumes for each board length, you can now ride a full size shorter.
Sonar Foils - Making Foiling easy
MA Series V2 Front Wings
MA2100V2 | MA1850V2
Simple, fun and easy to use.
An evolution of the Reflexed Series, our new larger MA1850v2 and MA2100v2 front wings deliver a stable learn-to-foil set-up designed for winging and boat foiling. Pitch stable across the entire speed range, the MA V2 Wings feature controllable early lift and a lower stall speed.
MA850V2
Evolving the top end of the MA series, the MA850v2 Front Wing is a mid-aspect ratio wing ideal for all rider weights. Featuring a broad speed range and early lift for its size, without compromise to the top end, the MA850v2 has increased glide and pumpability. It is highly agile while retaining a locked-in feel for upwind/powered riding and ventilation-free tip-breaching.
At North, we love how unpredictable the wind and the water are. Master the unpredictable with North's new 2024 Wingfoil Collection.
Freeride Collection and new Reach Kite
The 2024 North Freeride Collection is designed for you to seek new levels of performance, fuel your motivation and reach your highest potential. Freeride stands for versatility, each piece within the freeride range has an intuitive feel in every condition.
For 2024, North Kite Designer Pepijn Smit has refined the iconic desert-island kite for all conditions with lighter weight materials and improved canopy tensioning. This gives the kite a faster flying, cleaner profile entry and smoother more aerodynamic shape that's even more stable in kite loops.
"This kite really does it all. I love the confidence that I have when loading up my truck or packing a board bag, knowing that no ma=er what condi>ons I find, the Reach will be ready for it. I dare you to try and find something this kite can't do." - Jesse Richman
REACH
Sizes: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17 m
Your desert island kite.
Unparalleled versatility and wind range, easy jumps, upwind performance, effortless relaunch. For 2024 the Reach is lighter overall. We've improved the canopy tension for faster flying, and revised the arc design for a crisper, snappier response, more direct steering and more dynamic recovery. Still nimble and easy to ride, the Reach is your go-to kite in all conditions.
The lighter N-Max construction excels in lightwind, foil and surf, without compromising the kite's durability. Its fast, responsive steering and efficient power delivery give rise to confident boosts, loops and freestyle, while the short responsive bridle provides quick, exponential depower.
In the larger sizes, the Reach is a powerful lightwind kite designed with a predictable, consistent drive forward for TwinTip riding - long after everyone else has gone in.
"I fell in love again. The small modifica>ons to the Reach just make the kite even more fun. I must be honest, the Reach is my go-to kite from now on." - Nick Jacobsen.
Flex Pro Bindings
S, M, L, XL
Air-time.
The triple density dynamic support technology - absorbs and disperses impact after gravity-defying boosts, protects your heels and makes for softer landings. Softer high-density impact pads protect the heel from board contact on big landings, and are dual-moulded with a medium-density layer for serious impact protection. Another softer insert pod provides strategically-placed comfort under the ball of the foot.
Freeride TwinTip Collection
Prime
133x39cm, 136x40cm, 138x41cm, 141x42cm, 144x43cm, 148x44cm, 152x45cm
Your ticket to ride.
Instantly familiar, intuitive and comfortable in all conditions, the Prime offers early planing and pulled in tips for a splash free ride. It features a balanced outline, rocker and flex for smooth upwind tracking, forgiving flex for confident jumps with softer landings, and an easier to edge rounded outline that helps you stay in control and progress faster. The FlipTech centreline mounting extends rail longevity.
Astra
Sizes: 129x38cm, 132x39cm, 135x40cm, 138x41cm
Light rider.
Playful yet powerful, the Astra delivers responsive flex, comfort and control to riders of all levels with a smaller build. Featuring a consistent, dependable rail grip, super efficient bogom shape and medium flex for clean and powerful pop.
Trace
145x45cm, 155x46cm
First out, last in.
Light wind? No problem. The Trace has a progressive straight, square outline and large surface area for early planing and upwind performance in the lightest winds. A Centre-V Spine and longitudinal quad channels provide balanced torsional stiffness, superb traction and more control. The progressive medium-low rocker is ideal for flatwater. It also enables phenomenal pop for lightwind tricks and transitions and surprising manoeuvrability for its size. Pair the Trace with our Reach 13/15/17m to maximise your ride time in the lightest of winds.
Atmos
136x40cm, 138x41cm, 141x42cm, 144x43cm
Gravity, we challenge you.
The harmony between medium rocker, progressive outline and flex makes this the ultimate all-terrain board to take you to the next level, in all conditions.
Seeking. It's what makes life worth living. But knowing what we seek? That's what helps it all make sense. Freeride 2024. For the seekers.