19 August 2024

High Modulus Carbon Foils. A whole new way of riding.

Making its debut with Marley Franco at the recent Hawai’ian Triple Crown Event, the new High Modulus Carbon Sonar DW Series Front Wing / Glide Series Stabilizer combination from North takes efficiency to the extreme.

02 August 2024

NTG adds Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails to its roster of best-in-class brands

Respected sailmakers will sit alongside other NTG brands, including North Sails and Southern Spars.

25 July 2024

Road to Double loop / EP 5

Jetto is locked and loaded to pull the biggest double loop of his life. Will he stick a big one with a 100kmh swing under the Kite?

18 July 2024

Road to Double loop / EP 4

Episode four is live - It’s time

04 July 2024

Road to Double loop / EP 3

Episode three is live - Free Falling x10

27 June 2024

Road to Double loop / EP 2

Episode two is here - and whether Jetto likes it or not, he’s making his ‘Double Debut’.

20 June 2024

Road to Double loop / EP 1

Would you do a double loop for a North Kiteboarding sponsorship? Jetto would, or at the very least - he’ll try.

17 June 2024

North Welcomes Wingfoil Prodigy Ernesto de Amicis to International Team

The 15-year-old sets sights on World Champion with North International Team 

22 May 2024

Nathalie Lambrecht wins Full Power Tarifa

Nathalie Lambrecht takes out 1st place at Full Power Tarifa. 

17 May 2024

Hugh Pinfold and Navigator Pro interview

As seen in the latest KiteMag Issue #56

13 May 2024

North Sonar MA v2 | Wing Foil Review

North Sonar MA v2: Alvaro Bajo, North's ambassador, reviews the North Sonar MA v2 main features and feelings compared to the previous model. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

02 May 2024

Driven | Capucine Delannoy's life as a Kitesurfing World Champion

As published by Kitesurfing Magazine Nationality: France, French Republic Sponsors: North, Mystic Specialist discipline: Strapless Freestyle, Surf Home spot: Prea Brazil 

29 April 2024

North Navigator Pro | Feat. Hugh Pinfold and Brent Tucker.

Director of design and engineering Hugh Pinfold and Product Manager Brent Tucker sit down with Adrian Kerr from Kitesurf365 to take a deep dive into the new pro version of the Navigator.

26 April 2024

Big Air Podium for Women of North at 2024 Lords of Tram | Bacares, France

"An emotional rollercoaster competition, to say the least. The highs and lows were intense, but still happy with my second place and excited to be training now before the next competition” - Nathalie Lambrecht

12 April 2024

The Innovators - North’s New Shiftlock System

As seen in the latest the Foiling Magazine - We spoke with North Foils’ Director of Design & Engineering, Hugh Pinfold, and Jeroen Hammer, Design Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, to talk about the development of North’s new ShiftLock system, integrated into their new wing handle designs. We also couldn’t resist a little check in with North Foils’ Product Manager Uli Sommerlatt on the new North Nova Pro wing, upon which you’ll find the new ShiftLock system.

12 April 2024

2024 North Nova Pro: Full Review | Hydrofoil Academy

"It is a next-generation wing. They have taken a lot of R&D from previous years and taken it three steps further... I was impressed with its look and feel. It's very refined." - Hydrofoil Academy  

12 April 2024

North Navigator Pro - Hands On Review

"A highly thought-through and well-designed bar from the designer Hugh Pinfold over at North Kiteboarding" - Jeff Howard (Kiteboarding.com) In this detailed breakdown of the all-new Navigator Pro control system, Jeff provides a comprehensive overview of all the features that make life out on the water a lot easier with the Navigator Pro.  

12 April 2024

North Navigator PRO Control System 2024 | Surfpirates

"We really like the new line length breakdown. You can now easily drop to 12m for kite foiling or short line mega loops" - Surfpirates GmBH.  

12 April 2024

North Navigator Pro Kiteboarding Bar Review | Houston Kiteboarding

"I love the lines; they still use their high-quality SK99 lines on the new bar." - Chris Summers. "We love the newly designed grips. Traditionally, these are only glued to the bar. However, these look like they are stitched, making the grip much more durable." - Bobby Deaton.

12 April 2024

North Seek 2024 | Wing Foil Review

North Seek 2024: Alvaro Bajo, North's ambassador, reviews the North Seek 2024 main features and feelings compared to the previous model. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

08 April 2024

The Rise of Baby Shark

Tune into the remarkable kiteboarding journey detailing the ascent of Josué San Ferreira, aka ‘Baby Shark’, as he goes from raw talent in rural Brazil to international acclaim.

29 March 2024

Toeside Tack | Wing Foil Tips

Toeside Tack: If you already know how to Jibe, it’s time to go for the Tacks.  North's ambassador Alvaro Bajo tells you his tips to make your learning journey easier. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

29 March 2024

Toeside Jibe | Wing Foil Tips

Toeside Jibe: The Toeside Jibe is the first and easier transition to learn. North's ambassador Alvaro Bajo tells you his tips to make your learning journey easier.   Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

29 March 2024

Heineken Jibe | Wing Foil Tips

Heineken Jibe: The Heineken Jibe is not only a stylist transition but also a very efficient one. North's ambassador Alvaro Bajo tells you his tips to make your learning journey easier. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

29 March 2024

North Mode Pro | Wing Foil Review

North Mode Pro: Alvaro Bajo, North's ambassador, talks about North Mode Pro new materials, features and feelings compared to the previous model. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

29 March 2024

North Nova Pro | Wing Foil Review (unboxing and first impressions)

North Nova Pro: POV unboxing and review of the new North Nova Pro featuring the ShiftLock Modular System by North's ambassador Alvaro Bajo. Hi! I’m Alvaro Bajo, Madrileño living by the sea in A Coruña (Spain). After having practiced literally all water sports, I began my wing foil journey in May'21 to become my favourite by far!  My best sessions sor far have been at Esmelle (local), Pozo Izquierdo (national) and Lake Garda (international). I’m quite sure my coming trip to Mauritius will change this a little bit haha. My wing foil setup is the Nova Pro, Seek 4’6” and Sonar MA850v2 combined with the S208 stab, CF85 mast and C600 fuselage. I stared surf foiling a week ago and I’m totally hooked! I ride the Swell 4’6” and the Sonar SF930 combined with the S215 stab, CF72 mast and C600 fuselage. My goal is to motivate people to get into foiling, choose the best gear and improve their technique by creating videos for my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/alvarobajo).

28 March 2024

Tune in! Nova Pro & ShiftLock on The Wing Life Podcast

North Foils brand director Mike Raper, and director of design and engineering Hugh Pinfold catch up with Luc Moore on the latest Wing Life Podcast - talking about the new Nova Pro and ShiftLock Modular Track Mounting System.

26 March 2024

Mixing it up: North welcomes Oswald Smith to International Team

North Kiteboarding is thrilled to announce the latest addition to the International Team: the dynamic Oswald ‘Ozzie’ Smith.

08 March 2024

Sailing technology re-imagined. The Nova Pro with ShiftLock.

The all-new Nova Pro by North delivers light and precise handling in every wind range, with ShiftLock, an industry-first Modular Track Mounting System for finely tuned performance and control.

08 March 2024

Auto-unwinding and compatible with any kite | North launches new Navigator Pro Control System

When you’re designing a new control bar, safety, comfort, ease of use, and performance are all front of mind. With durable and modular parts that are easy to replace, to ensure you and your bar enjoy a longer lifespan. The new Navigator Pro from North is an engineering breakthrough – 20% lighter, 20% stronger, and safer than ever.

27 February 2024

North Kiteboarding enters the race for Olympic Gold

North Kiteboarding is teaming up with a leading paragliding designer to join the race for Olympic gold in the Formula Kite Class.

13 February 2024

North welcomes Francesca Maini

Soaring to New Heights in the World of Kiteboarding.

15 January 2024

Nathalie Lambrecht joins North

A force to be reckoned with. North welcomes Big Air / Freestyle Pro Rider Nathalie Lambrecht to the team in 2024. Read her Q&A from El Gouna, Egypt below.

09 January 2024

Soul soaring in Patagonia

Three kiters, three wing-foilers. Adventure time for the North family in Argentina. Patagonia Adventures - WATCH NOW With its beautiful waters, pristine views, snowy mountains, and welcoming locals, Patagonia became the backdrop for an adventure that was not merely about kiting or wingfoiling. It was an adventure for the soul – filled with many, many campfires, BBQs and gin and tonics on islands, snowboarding, empanadas, horseriding, fishing and impromptu dancing to stay warm. North Team riders Nick Jacobsen, Graham Howe, Jett Bradshaw, Fabi Muhmenthaler, Chucho Nonnot and Bowien van der Linden joined camera crew Kyle Cabano, Leo Hochgrassl, Matias Cornalino, Marcos Aguirre for a whirlwind 10 days hosted by Santa Tabla. "It was one of the wildest trips we had ever been on; each day that passed blew our expectations out of the water, from the sunsets in Santa Tabla to mountaintops glazed with an enchanting blanket of fresh snow. Together, we winged on icy lakes, kiteboarded on melting snow rivers and drank never-ending flasks of steamy maté tea." Adiós, for now, Argentina, but our memories of Patagonia will linger on, etched in our hearts forever. -The North team

22 December 2023

Here’s to Jesse Richman

19 December 2023

NEW Sonar SF830 | SF680 Front Wings

Bigger Surf. Faster Swell.   The new SF830 and SF680 Front Wings are engineered for efficient glide and effortless pumping, with an evolved foil section and refined tips for tight, banking turns with speed and ease.  CATCH THE HIGH VIDEO Watch the new SF SERIES YouTube Video with Sylvain Mitault 

14 December 2023

BIG Jump - Nick Jacobsen

The one and only, Nick Jacobsen dares it all at the BIG HQ Building, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group. BIG Jump - WATCH NOW How did you find setting up your kite?   Setting up and launching the kite was the main hurtle. When I had the permit to jump, I went into the research process straight away. I could pick any wind direction I wanted. The North-Easterly winds were the best, as it would be a nice mellow and stable wind coming from the ocean, without any obstacles disturbing. When laying my lines out, we noticed that I had almost no space on top of that roof. So, we had to launch the kite with slacked lines, and just hoping for the kite to catch wind before the lines would get caught up with different things popping up from the floor. As soon as the kite was above my head flying, it was such a big relief. From that point the rest was a walk in the park.   What was your favourite thing about the BIG HQ iconic building?  My favorite thing about this building is, its location. I have been kiting a few times around the area, and always thought to myself, that it would be great to fly off one of these buildings one day. The architecture is quite mind blowing. The attention to details is next level. When walking around inside the building, there´s just small things catching your eye constantly. A piece of art.   How did you feel on the day about the jump? I felt great after the jump. I was not too happy with my first descent, so I decided to jump it again.After my second jump, I rushed home to pick up my son from daycare.

07 December 2023

2024 North Orbit Pro Review - MACkiteboarding

Join Pat and Dustin from MACKiteboarding.com as they take to the skies with the cutting-edge 2024 North Orbit Pro, a kite that's stirring up excitement in the kiteboarding community. Right before its official launch, Pat tests the 9m Orbit Pro, immediately noting its light bar feel and responsive handling despite being underpowered. He can’t wait to ride it in more challenging conditions.

07 December 2023

North Mode Pro 2024 Wing Test - Windsurf coach

"The Mode Pro is perfect for high speed and jumping." - Windsurf coach  

07 December 2023

2024 Duotone Ventis Vs North Loft Pro - MACkiteboarding

Join Jeff and Ryan from MACkite as they dive into a comprehensive comparison between two standout light wind wings: the 2024 Duotone Ventis and the 2024 North Loft Pro. In this detailed showdown, they meticulously analyze the positives and negatives of each wing, helping you determine which one could best elevate your light wind wing foil experience.

06 December 2023

Light Wind Winging Journey: North 2024 Loft Pro - REAL Watersports

Matt Nuzzo attempts to ride the new North Loft Pro in the lightest wind possible. "This is a great light wind wing!" - Matt Nuzzo  

06 December 2023

2024 Mode Pro tips - Watersports zone

How to tack in wingfoiling 10 tips to master this move!

06 December 2023

Wing Life Podcast - Episode #33 - Mike Raper

Join Mike raper and Luc Moore in this podcast about:- North Foils boards and wings- The evolution of the brand- His career in the wind industry and his love of wind- An in-depth look at the Sonar Foil system- The release of the all-new MAv2's & Surf wings - Their Sonar Rider Guide you can download below- and more.

06 December 2023

New Sonar MAv2 Foil Series

WING/KITE/BOAT/WAKE/SURF

01 December 2023

Tough battle for Cohan

"I'm a powered rider, so I need wind to perform, and I really had to battle to make it happen, and yeah, just didn't get enough out of the wind and the waves. I just did my best"

29 November 2023

Standing by for Green Light

Luca Ceruti proceeds to Round Four. Photo Paul Ganse / Red Bull Content Pool RED BULL KING OF THE AIR UPDATE 2 DECEMBER Event Status: STAND-BYWeather update: Winds increase to moderate to fresh south-easterly until tonight when winds veer to moderate SW. On Monday afternoon, the wind's back and increasing to strong SE, reaching near gale on Tuesday. Seas increase to 2.5-2.8m SW swell till tomorrow before moderating to 2-2.5m. On Tuesday seas increase to 2.5-3.5m mixed SW swell and SE wind swell.We are still focusing on Tuesday, 5 December, as there is a moderate/good probability of strong SE winds in the afternoon. Be ready for a possible WARNING (yellow light) with tomorrow's update. Who will take out this year's crown? North is proud to bring you front-row seats to the drama unfolding in Cape Town. Watch the Red Bull King of the Air 2023 Live stream here with North. Day One Day One is done and dusted, with the North team riders battling it out in true style. There wasn't the nuking wind we wanted - most riders were underpowered on 10m, but we saw great kickers with 11 sec periods. Andrea Principi laid down his best tricks to beat Cohan van Dijk in Round Two, in a competitive showdown worthy of a finals heat. Because of the variety score, you really need to be able to pull off a handle pass to win this year. The judges are also looking for height and extremity, which is harder for those heavier riders, but they did have good kickers. Cohan van Dijk. Photo Zach Zinn / Red Bull Content Pool Cohan pulled off an impressive Unhooked KiteLoop BackRoll Handlepass scoring 5.7 in round two, followed by a KiteLoop BackRoll X3 Board Off to score 5.72. But it wasn't quite enough to beat the Italian's ContraLoop FrontRoll X2 Board Off score of 6.62 and KiteLoop BackRoll X2 Rodeo scoring 6.05.  Josue San Ferreira. Photo Tyrone Bradley / Red Bull Content Pool Play by play... written by James Robinson. Cohan. Round 01, heat 01 Cohan was up first in heat 1, pitted against Jeremy Burlando (ESP) and Arthur Guillbert (FRA). Despite his huge efforts and wide variety of tricks, he was sadly beaten and forced to fight his way through in round 2. He used a large variety of tricks, showcasing his freestyle background in the lighter wind conditions for the heat. Cohan. Round 02, heat 08 The highest-scoring heat of the second round. The two powerhouses, Cohan and Andrea (IT), go head-to-head. Despite throwing down huge and innovative tricks (Cohan's Kiteloop FS 360 Handlepass), Cohan was eliminated by Andrea and will not continue in the competition. Photo Paul Ganse / Red Bull Content Pool Marc. Round 01, heat 04 Despite the lighter winds, Marc lay down a solid heat against team-mate Josue San Ferreira and local Josh Emmanuel (SA). We've never seen Marc spin so quickly! He looked very dialled in but needed more height to get the big score - low wind speeds. Overall an impressive 10 tricks to take the win. Total Score 23.22. Impression Score 6.82. Through to Round 03, where Marc will come up against Dutch rider Jamie Overbeek Josue. Round 01, heat 04 Baby Shark came in strong to the heat with Marc Jacobs and Josh Emmanuel. He was getting great extensions in all his trick attempts. Despite being a newcomer to Cape Town, he looked like a natural out there. Scored second place, through to the 2nd round. Josue. Round 02, heat 07 Battle of the South Americans, Baby Shark and Beto Gomez (COL). Josue started strong and only gained momentum throughout the heat. Josue continued to pressure Beto in the 1v1 scenario, and Beto crumbled—total dominance from the newcomer, scoring an impressive Total Score of 24.66 and Impression Score 6.58. Next up, Round 3 against South Africa's Jason van der Spuy. Luca. Round 01, heat 05: There was a very tight heat between Luca and Giel Vlugt (NED); however, Luca managed to keep the moment through the whole heat, putting pressure on the other riders. Luca took a very calculated approach to his 1st heat of the day, starting with the basics and then adding the spice towards the end to ensure he got the top scores and progressed to the 3rd round. Next up the South African will face Andrea Principi in Round 03, Heat 17.Check out the Live Scoring hereWatch the Live coverage here Watch the Red Bull TV Day One Replay here  

27 November 2023

Yellow Light

The yellow light has been given, signalling a potential start to the 2023 Red Bull King of the Air event within the next 48 hours.

25 November 2023

Home Turf. Luca Ceruti.

Luca Ceruti talks mindset, competition pressure and finding his happy place while competing.

24 November 2023

Marc Jacobs X Orbit Pro

Listen to North Team Rider and 2021 Red Bull King of the Air Champion Marc Jacobs' introduction of the new Orbit Pro - competition-driven, podium-proven.

23 November 2023

Big C - Cohan Van Dijk

Meet Big C. Listen to Red Bull King of the Air favourite Cohan Van Dijk on Kitesurf 365.