North Reach

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Reach

by North

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North's versatile go-to kite for all conditions. Lighter overall with a slimmer N-Max2 leading edge and more reactive steering, it excels in light wind and surf while still delivering confident boosts for freeride and freestyle.

Riding style

How well it suits each style of riding.

Freeride 10Wave 8.5Foil 9Freestyle 7Big Air 8
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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Size5 m²6 m²7 m²8 m²9 m²10 m²11 m²12 m²13 m²15 m²17 m²19 m²
MSRP1,499 EUR1,579 EUR1,659 EUR1,729 EUR1,809 EUR1,889 EUR1,969 EUR2,049 EUR2,119 EUR2,279 EUR2,439 EUR2,599 EUR
Wind range21–37 kt20–34 kt17–32 kt16–30 kt13–28 kt12–26 kt10–25 kt9–23 kt8–20 kt8–20 kt8–20 kt8–20 kt
Weight————————————
Compatible bars
N/A
Colours
Deep PurpleTurquoiseOrange
Technology
Ripstop canopyHigh-tenacity airframe clothAdjustable back-line settingsReduced-diameter leading edgeContoured transition panel

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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 10Wave 8.5Foil 9Freestyle 7Big Air 8
Freeride
Progression
Wave
Foil
Freestyle
Big Air
N/A
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