North Carve
DATE TESTED: 2024
Now with a refined profile for faster steering and lighter bar pressure to inspire confidence to shred harder in waves and boost strapless freestyle tricks.
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The very latest kites tested by our test team. We test kites from all disciplines and for all levels of riding. Our test team have ridden thousands of kites and are the best in the business so they can tell you exactly what you need to know...
Now with a refined profile for faster steering and lighter bar pressure to inspire confidence to shred harder in waves and boost strapless freestyle tricks.
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This version of the versatile Evo uses undyed materials, bio-based bladders and recycled plastic components for improved sustainability.
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A sleek, one-strut kite for foil, freeride and surf enthusiasts incorporating Ho’okipa material to enhance its speed, rigidity and durability.
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While many do-it-all kites seem to prioritize Big Air performance at the expense of versatility, the RS stands out as a beacon of balance.
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Naish’s lightest kite to date, this is an exceptional choice for those seeking a versatile do-it-all kite that excels in Big Air and freeriding.
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Pat Goodman has returned to the drawing board to create an impressive blend of familiar Switchblade predictability with a lighter, playful flare.
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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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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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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 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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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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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 single-strut kite designed to perform in the lightest of winds possible, remaining playful and responsive in multiple disciplines.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Now with a new shape and new materials, the Moto's new more reactive nature will please the freeriding multi-discipline rider.
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This wave-specific kite is a versatile beast, now with improvements in all of its performance characteristics.
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With a top-end, rock-solid build, the Sculp is easy to use and will boost your confidence and aid progression.
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Now a refreshed, lighter and stronger boosting machine for Big Air kiting, with great stability and comfortable handling.
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North have hit the ground running with their first generation mono-strut designed with freeride kite foiling in mind.
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A performance machine made for riders who want to push one kite to the limits of every discipline.
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For 2022 the Reach sees a comprehensive overhaul and is now more nimble with crisper handling.
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A versatile mono-strut kite, with some clever manufacturing improvements included this year.
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The definition of a stable and dependable kite that will bring a lot of joy to your freeride sessions.
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Now lighter handling and easy-to-tune, with a huge degree of versatility for freeriding and waveriding.
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