North Orbit

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Kite2026

Orbit

by North

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North's big-air kite, redesigned for 2026 with a slimmer N-Max2 leading edge and the aspect ratio raised from 4.3 to 5.2. Smoother, more energetic and more precise through loops, with the lift and hangtime to still work as an everyday freeride kite.

Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride 9.5Wave 6Foil 7Freestyle 4Big Air 10
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A

Performance scores

What it's actually like to ride.

Low-end power
Drift
Upwind ability
Relaunch
Boost
Hangtime
Kiteloops
Turning speed
Durability
Bar pressure
Bar feedback
Depower range
High-end control

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Size6 m²7 m²8 m²9 m²10 m²11 m²12 m²14 m²
MSRP1,649 EUR1,729 EUR1,799 EUR1,879 EUR1,949 EUR2,039 EUR2,119 EUR2,199 EUR
Wind range20+ kt18–36 kt16–35 kt14–32 kt12–29 kt11–27 kt10–25 kt8–22 kt
Weight————————
Compatible bars
N/A
Colours
Deep PurpleTurquoiseOrange
Technology
Triple ripstop canopyHigh-tenacity airframe clothOne-pump inflationFlushed pump valveAdjustable back-line settingsReduced-diameter bridle linesSwept wing tipsReduced-diameter leading edgeContoured transition panelReinforced strut headsLightweight bladdersTrailing-edge reinforcement patches

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North's own rating

The figures North publish for this kite, extracted from their own website. A starting point rather than a verdict — every rider who reviews this kite scores the same categories, and the shape above moves as they do.

Riding style

Freeride 9.5Wave 6Foil 7Freestyle 4Big Air 10
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A
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