All About the North 2025 Kite Lineup

Elevating Performance to New Heights

Kiteboarding enthusiasts, get ready—North is bringing a game-changing lineup for 2025! With cutting-edge materials, refined designs, and enhanced performance across all categories, North’s latest kite offerings promise to push riders further than ever before. Whether you’re into freeride, big air, freestyle, wave riding, or kite foiling,  there’s a perfect kite waiting for you. Let’s dive into the 2025 lineup and see what’s new.

2025 North Kite Ride Styles

2025 North Reach All-Around Kiteboarding Kite – Versatility Redefined

The North Reach remains one of the most well-rounded kites in the market, but for 2025, it gets a serious upgrade. This 3-strut all-arounder has improved low-end power, better depower, and a refined aerodynamic shape. With a slightly higher aspect ratio and a new N-Max2 airframe, the Reach is more playful, smoother, and incredibly responsive. Its lighter construction makes it perfect for light wind conditions, foil, and surf without compromising durability. Expect effortless relaunching, quick turning, and an all-around fun ride in any condition.

Key Features:

• Enhanced low-end power and depower

• More responsive and dynamic steering

• Higher aspect ratio for better lift and upwind performance

• New N-Max2 airframe for lightweight durability

The 2025 North Reach in Action

Designer Notes on the 2025 Reach Kite

2025 Reach Kitesurfing Kite Wind Range Guide

2025 Reach Kiteboarding Kite Ride Style

North Orbit 2025 – The King of Big Air

If sending it high is your goal, the 2025 North Orbit is the kite for you. This five-strut powerhouse is refined for faster turning, a more direct steering response, and even greater stability. With phenomenal loft and hangtime, the Orbit is ideal for overpowered airs and megaloops. The low-drag profile enhances efficiency, while new materials improve durability without adding weight.

Key Features:

• Faster turning and more direct response

• Enhanced vertical lift and smoother flying

• 3x Steering Impulse options

• Highest-quality Dacron airframe for strength and durability

• Phenomenal loft and hangtime

2025 North Orbit Big Air Kite In Action

2025 North Orbit Wind Range Guide

2025 Orbit Ride Style

2025 North Orbit Pro Big Air Kiteboarding Kite – Extreme Performance for Advanced Riders

For those looking to take big air to the next level, the Orbit Pro is here to deliver. With an 8% lighter N-Max2 airframe and a 2% higher aspect ratio, the Pro flies further forward in the wind window, improving upwind performance and offering quicker recovery. Engineered for serious riders, it’s designed to execute extreme boosts, double loops, and board-offs with maximum control and stability.

Key Features:

• Ultra-responsive handling for precision maneuvers

• Refined aerodynamic profile for extreme boosting

• 5-point bridle for added stability

• 2m Pro line extensions for increased altitude

• Lightweight Micro-Strut Geometry for reduced drag

Materials

• N-MAX2 8% lighter airframe and reinforcement
• N-HTRS High Tenacity Ripstop Canopy
• DuraLite Micro Seam Protectors
• AirLite Lightweight Bladders

The 2025 North Orbit Pro in Action 

North Orbit Pro Wind Range Guide

2025 Orbit Pro Kite Ride Style

2025 North Orbit Ultra Big Air Kiteboarding Kite – The Lightest and Most Responsive Orbit Yet

For riders looking for the pinnacle of kite performance, the Orbit Ultra introduces Aluula technology. This high-modulus composite material makes the kite significantly lighter and stronger than its predecessors. The reduced Leading Edge diameter results in a kite that flies faster, turns quicker, and boosts higher than ever before. Designed for advanced Big Air riders, this kite is for those looking to push the limits of height and control.

Key Features:

• Aluula Gold airframe (40% lighter than N-Max2)

• Faster, more forward-flying design

• 5-strut stability with refined weight-saving construction

• Segmented arc design for improved efficiency

• HyperFlow rapid inflation system

Materials:

The 2025 North Orbit Ultra in Action 

North Orbit Ultra Wind Range Guide

2025 Orbit Ultra Big Air Kite Ride Style

2025 North Pulse Freestyle Kiteboarding Kite – The Ultimate Freestyle Weapon

For unhooked freestyle riders, the 2025 North Pulse delivers explosive pop, enhanced slack, and dynamic edge response. This 5-strut Modern-C kite offers outstanding performance for technical tricks, while still being surprisingly stable and user-friendly for a C-kite. More slack than ever before means more time to land those high-scoring maneuvers.

Key Features:

• Exceptional impulse slack for unhooked tricks

• Responsive steering and dynamic edge control

• Stable, user-friendly 5-line setup

• N-Dure2 Dacron airframe for durability

The 2025 North Pulse in Action 

North Pulse Wind Range Guide

2025 Pulse Ride Style

2025 North Carve Surf Kitesurfing Kite – Precision in the Waves

Wave riders will love the updates to the 2025 Carve, which features a more refined bridle system for increased depower and feather-light steering. With improved bar pressure balance and enhanced drift, the Carve is perfect for surf conditions, making cutbacks and barrel riding more intuitive than ever before.

Key Features:

• Fast pivot turns for carving and wave riding

• Increased depower for smoother control

• Lightweight construction for better drift

• More responsive steering and aerodynamic shape

The 2025 North Carve in Action 

North Carve Wind Range Guide

North Carve Ride Style

2025 North Code Zero Pro Foil Kitefoiling Kite – The Lightwind Foil Specialist

For those light-wind days, the Code Zero Pro is the answer. This one-strut kite is engineered with North’s latest N-Max2 airframe for a faster response and more dynamic steering. With improved depower and a larger wind range, it’s an ideal kite for foil, freeride, and downwind sessions.

Key Features:

• Ultra-lightweight single-strut design

• Superb drift and maneuverability

• Effortless one-handed control

• Optimized canopy tension for reduced flutter

Final Thoughts: The Ultimate Quiver for Every Rider

North’s 2025 lineup showcases a balance between innovation, performance, and durability. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a smooth and forgiving ride or an advanced rider seeking maximum height, precision, and responsiveness, North has a kite tailored for you. With cutting-edge materials and refined design elements, the 2025 North Kites are built to redefine the limits of kiteboarding. Get ready to fly higher, ride faster, and push your skills further than ever before!

Which 2025 North Kite are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below!