Robin Hood WS : Kitesurfing : Kites : North
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The 2009 Rebel is bashing down the barriers of free-riding and surfing! The clean, simple 5 line design delivers smooth, reactive steering, extreme resistance to back-stalling when over-sheeted and the most direct bar feedback yet. Our unique quad strut configuration produces a light weight kite with quick turning and a snappy feel which makes the bigger sizes feel more crispy and lively than ever! The quad strut also helps create a very clean center profile that delivers constant, predictable power for free-ride comfort. The Rebel is heavily reinforced with Dacron to take some severe thrashings in the surf and come out in one piece. The combination of decreased weight and a rounder arch helps prevent the Rebel from falling quickly when the lines go slack while surfing making it easier to recover from steering errors. One pump inflation for added simplicity.
Price from: £559.00 | Kite Only:
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 | North Vegas 2009
For 2009 we have completely re-worked the Vegas to cover a wider range of conditions and riding styles than ever before! A slightly lower aspect ratio and wider wing tips means very constant pull, extremely tight kite loops and improved low end grunt to please the C-kite lover in you. The 09 vegas features our new 3 in one concept: Three different settings that allow you to choose your desired feel for free-ride and new-school at it's highest possible performance level. The 09 Vegas can be flown in 3 different modes: five-line high depower, five-line low depower, and four-line low depower. The new Vegas in five-line high depower mode is much like the '08, but easier to ride and loop. In the two low-depower modes it provides more constant power, has less tendancy to steer up or down out of a parked position during a trick, gives less of a power spike when looping, and avoids back stall in loops more consistently.
Price from: £569.00 | Kite Only:
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 | North 5th Element Bar 2009
The fourth edition of the tried and tested 5th Element Bar is probably the most effective safety system on the market. The iron Heart II requires only minimal release forces and is not affected by adverse sand and saltwater conditions. Together with the double depower line, the Sliding Stopper and Stopperball make sure that the bar stays in your preferred position in all situations. The small and lightweight Vario Cleat permits you to quickly adjust the bar for a perfectly trimmed bar system. If the dangling trim line should have interferred with your flow in the past you can now focus your Zen mind completely on the water: Velcro and Velcro fit together so we have placed one each on the Stopperball and on the grip of the trim line. Riders of all skill levels, from newcomers to pros, will benefit from the advantages of the 5th Element Bar setup.
Price from: £259.00 | Size:
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 | North Evo 2009
Available January 2009North introdcues an EVOlution in free-ride kiteboarding! The Evo can be ridden on 4 or 5 lines and bridges the gap perfectly between Vegas and rebel, uniting new-school and free-ride in one kite. The Evo's delta shape offers great sheet-and-go riding, excellent wind range and high de-power. The roundish shape helps the Evo turn quickly and predictably while the new bridle geometry stabilises the arc for a soft, consistent bar feel and extreme back-stall resistance. The 4 line mode boasts an innovative new safety system and bar-feel perfect for those who prefer soft, easy handling. In 5 line mode the 5th Element additionally stabilises the arc, providing very direct bar-feel for new-school riding and the ultimate 5th line safety. Auto re-launch means that you can go for it and never have to worry about re-launching your kite ... just take your hands off the bar and let the kite do the work for you! The Evo is built tough to take some thrashings and the new connection between strut and leading edge easily withstands the high loads of the delta shape.
Price from: £479.00 | |
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North Rhino 2009
Available February 2009
Price from: £739.00 |  | |
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 | North Evo 2008
Straight Freeride Never before has performance been so easy! Impressive light wind abilities, an enormous range, forgiving flying characteristics and easy bar feeling are just some of the unique features of the new North Evo. The Evo's precise steering response always delivers predictable and controlled jumps even if your take-off is not perfect. The innovative Bridge Profile geometry optimizes airflow and gets you up and planing in extremely light air even when the Evo is fully over-sheeted. This profile balances the load distribution around the leading edge which prevents the Evo from ever back-stalling and is the key to it's acceleration in light wind. With its simple bridle configuration the Evo can be used with a four-line bar or with the 5th Element. In 4 Line mode the Evo is ideal for everyone who favors easy water relaunch and simple handling, while the 5th Element mode additionally stabilizes the kite for optimized performance, direct handling and the best safety. With it's solid Dacron trailing edge and kevlar reinforcement, the Evo is rigidly constructed for maximum durability even in extreme conditions.
Price from Just: £369.00 | Kite Only:
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 | North Rebel 2008
Freeride Wave The Rebel is the definitive free-ride kite. Equally at home in the hands of surf junkies or flat water fiends, the Rebel is a kite that simply works in all conditions! Smooth, predictable power development and reduced sheeting force will give you confidence to push your riding to new levels or simply cruise with comfort and ease. Direct sheeting allows you to instantly turn on the power when you need it for lofty jumps or driving bottom-turns while total de-power lets you instantly sheet out to shut off the power for vertical off-the-tops! Reactive steering and a direct, crispy feel lets you know exactly where the kite is flying so that nothing will hold you back from reaching the riding level of your dreams! The Rebel is soft and powerful to get you up and going in light winds, yet remains incredibly stable when the wind picks up. Excellent steering even with the kite de-powered makes it easy to keep the kite flying overhead and positioned precisely where you want it as you set up for your next off the lip, so it's no secret why the Rebel is our team's number one choice in the surf. A slight increase in LE sweep together with the addition of relaunch bungies to the back pigtails prevents line snags and makes re-launching the Rebel easier than ever! The Rebel continues to defy convention as a no-compromise free-ride kite that combines 5th Element simplicity and safety with all round comfort and performance. The Rebel...Breaking all the rules!NB The Rebel will only work with a fifth Element bar.
Price from Just: £399.00 | Kite Only:
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 | North Vegas 14m 2008
Freestyle As progressive freestyle kiteboarding evolves, the Vegas adapts and conquers! The '08 Vegas is a high de-power C-design tuned for direct bar-feel and constant power to give you confidence when loading up, unhooking and throwing powered tricks and jumps. Smooth, reactive steering gives the kite a very lively and crisp feel and also makes the Vegas perfect for kite-loops. 5th Element safety lets you go for glory with peace of mind while the Vegas' quick, easy re-launch gets you back up and riding hassle-free after a wipe-out. In '08 the Vegas easily lives up to it's reputation as the definitive freestyle kite, robust construction and unmistakable style.
RRP £869.00, Now Just: £599.00 | |
Robin Hood WS : Kitesurfing : Kites : North
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