North Reach
DATE TESTED: 2023
With a reputation as the do-it-all ‘desert island kite’, a number of design changes have produced a significant improvement in speed and response.
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With a reputation as the do-it-all ‘desert island kite’, a number of design changes have produced a significant improvement in speed and response.
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Pitched for advanced strapless riding, it will suit mid to advanced level riders who want to push their riding in more consequential sea states.
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A pinnacle in the realm of Big Air and freeride high-performance kites, with adjustments to cater to loops and more technical Big Air maneuvers.
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Mystic have smashed it with this premium offering. Its stealth-like external simplicity belies the amount of tech hidden within the build.
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A standout kite on the market, delivering a radical flying experience that has the capacity to change your perspective on the word extreme.
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Designed to smash boundaries in Big Air, with the adrenaline seeker in mind, the XS delivers raw power with a grunty manner for extreme moves.
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An entry-level or go-to board in lightwind conditions. The playful design offers a progressive journey to support your kite journey for years to come.
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An already brilliant Big Air kite has been chiseled and honed to make it even more dynamic, without losing its reliable character in gnarly conditions.
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In split toe or round toe, these offer excellent thermal properties, with a rubberized Kevlar outsole for a high amount of grip and protective quality.
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An incredibly fun ride! For freeride foiling, the UFO has a certain amount of magic built into it that we could never explain.
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An outstanding freeride experience no matter your level of riding, with the split construction being perfect for the travel-obsessed rider in us all.
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A tuned-up high-performance race car. Intuitive handling and versatility across disciplines make the Evo a great choice for a broad spectrum of kiters.
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A multi-discipline kite with a unique design – a hybrid single-skin configuration with closed cells up front and a single surface at the back.
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An all-new, mid to high-aspect five-strut kite catering for Big Air, and the quickest and snappiest Cabrinha kite we’ve ever ridden.
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A unique product in the marketplace which any smaller human should definitely consider, regardless of age or gender.
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A single-strut kite designed to perform in the lightest of winds possible, remaining playful and responsive in multiple disciplines.
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This combination of striped Armstrong goodies makes for a flawlessly executed and shamelessly high-end kite foil setup.
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The second incarnation of this single-strut kite shows improvements in every performance sector, particularly in handling.
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A distinctive-looking and full-featured suit with excellent flexibility and thermal performance at a favorable price point.
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Now with a renewed outline for smoother landings, earlier planning, and improved handling and edge control.
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Slingshot has created something special in their brand-new kite, the Code, which will suit a range of riders and conditions.
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A mono-strut kite engineered to excel in the realm of lightwind freeriding by delivering a playful, predictable experience.
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The design revisions on this, one of the most comfortable and light harnesses, have been expertly curated and implemented.
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This iteration has been so finely tuned for wave riding that it truly heightens the overall experience of being on a wave.
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The now nippier Section 4 remains at the crest of wave offerings available and is a kite you will instantly tune into.
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Designed to perform in a wide array of conditions, from pushing your Big Air to unleashing an explosive unhooked experience.
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This year’s heavily revised Drifter is agile, refreshing and crisp in its performance, with new materials and technical elements.
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CrazyFly have done a great job of modernizing and aligning the high-performance Hyper with the latest Big Air trends.
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This comfortable, alert feeling twintip will aid your Big Air progression with its lively performance and is good for freeride too.
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One of the warmest suits we’ve used, with a Graphene lining to make a significant difference to your core temperature.
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This multidiscipline kite now boasts a new approach to frame construction, for increased performance and rider progression.
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This freeride multidiscipline kite suitable for all levels of rider now has a much bigger wind range thanks to its updated profile.
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A board perfectly positioned to take your riding to the next level, whilst making sure you feel comfortable pushing the limits...
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If you like to cruise even when the wind drops, the powerful Contra in sizes 13, 15 and 17m is a fine vehicle to choose.
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Made from high-end materials and built to last, it’s a comfortable, luxurious ride, a veritable Rolls Royce of freeride twintips...
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Now honed to near perfection, allowing you to push your Big Air riding and progress with confidence in high-wind kiting.
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A stable, forgiving performance machine that will take your riding to the next level... the ultimate kite for pushing your limits.
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Performant and comfortable to ride, the Astra is a technically advanced and fully featured board for smaller, lighter riders.
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