2024 North Orbit

FREERIDE / BIG AIR

SIZES: 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14

• High performance freeride | Big Air
• For all levels
• Revised design
• New panel layout
• Updated bridle design

Introducing the North Orbit 2024, the ultimate user-friendly 5-strut big air kite. Since its initial release, the North Orbit has gained popularity in local spots worldwide. Now, with the North Orbit 2024, North brings forth the fourth version, meticulously refined with optimized panel layout, bridles, and bladders. This ensures that the North Orbit 2024 elevates your jumping experience, enables seamless kiteloops, and delivers infinite hangtime for impressive big air tricks. As a former King of the Air champion, this kite will take you to new heights, just like legends Marc Jacobs and Nick Jacobsen, as well as rising talents Cohan van Dijk and Jett Bradshaw. Stand out on the water with the new North logo featured on the Orbit!

The design philosophy behind the North Orbit is simple: create a kite that is incredibly user-friendly while delivering exceptional big air performance to riders of all levels, from beginners to professionals. And it has succeeded! Witness Cohan van Dijk performing mind-blowing tricks on the world stage, while local heroes effortlessly break their height records. The North Orbit 2024's updates lie in the kite's meticulous details, solidifying its status as a perfected masterpiece.

Building upon the previous version's stability and predictability, the 2024 Orbit takes these qualities to the next level. North has fine-tuned the bridle setup, enhancing performance in gusty conditions and improving control in high winds. This boosts the predictability of the Orbit 2024 even further, allowing you to push the limits and achieve higher jumps than ever before, even in the strongest winds. The upgraded bridles have also resulted in a more balanced shape for the leading edge. The continuous-curved arc LE is now slightly narrower at the shoulders and wider at the wingtips, granting the North Orbit 2024 a more aerodynamic design, reducing drag, and ensuring a faster flight through the air. Remarkably, this is the fastest Orbit ever created, considering that the North Orbit was already renowned as the fastest 5-strut kite on the market. Kitelooping with the 5-strut design is now easier than ever, with the North Orbit 2024 providing a light pull that allows for controlled practice of various kiteloop types and variations.

The panel layout of the Orbit 2024 has been carefully revised, eliminating excess weight and minimizing the number of seams. This results in a lighter kite and contributes to a more aerodynamic profile, faster steering, and enhanced feedback. Additionally, the bladders in all Orbit 2024 kites have been reduced in weight by 17%, further improving overall performance.

While many aspects of the North Orbit 2024 have been upgraded, several elements remain unchanged. The kite still maintains its unique high aspect ratio, guaranteeing impressive hangtime and facilitating big air maneuvers. However, in the smaller sizes, the aspect ratio has been slightly reduced to provide a touch more hangtime. The 5-strut design, known for its stability, continues to be a key feature of the North Orbit, extending into the 2024 edition. The previous year's bar pressure fine-tuning upgrade is also present in the 2024 Orbit, allowing riders to personalize their kite experience across four different settings. Moreover, the Orbit is reinforced with Kevlar at critical points, increasing its durability and lifespan.

In summary, North has once again delivered a remarkable performance upgrade with the North Orbit 2024, solidifying its position as the best Orbit ever created. This kite is the perfect choice for those seeking exhilarating big air experiences. With the North Orbit, you can easily achieve higher jumps, practice your first kiteloops, and witness incredible maneuvers like Cohan van Dijk's flawless double barrels with the North 2024 Orbit.