North 2026 Carve Kite Out Now!
The North wave & strapless powerhouse CARVE is out for 2026. Let’s take a look.
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The North wave & strapless powerhouse CARVE is out for 2026. Let’s take a look.
From carving down the line to boosting strapless airs, the North Carve continues to evolve as a go-to for riders who live for the rush of carving powerful waves or sending strapless airs. The 2026 Carve delivers precise steering, rapid response, and complete drift for intuitive control wherever the wind takes you. Its refined aerodynamic profile and balanced weight distribution keep it exactly where you need it – whether driving down the line or looping back for your next trick.
“The Carve is incredibly reactive, it gives me a lot of control and confidence; I never have to worry about where my kite is, which allows me to focus fully on the wave and ride it with total freedom.” – Capucine Delannoy
Smooth and responsive throughout the full depower range, with fast pivot turns and excellent drift, the 2026 Carve is a powerful, reactive and controllable kite. Statically balanced and stable, with refined bridling that allows you to maintain complete drift while sheeted in or out, riding a down-the-line or onshore wave.
The Carve flies fast upwind and experienced riders will benefit from the kite’s impressive power and efficiency. Intermediate riders will find it offers a smoother, more user-friendly ride. Freeride and Strapless Freestylers will love the light reactive steering, longer bar stroke, improved hangtime and catch for rotations and softer landings.
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