KITE FOILBOARDS

A kite foilboard is a board designed to connect to a hydrofoil mast and wing system. As speed increases, the foil creates lift and raises the board above the water, reducing drag and allowing smooth riding in lighter wind than many standard kiteboard setups.

Choose your North kite foilboard based on your riding level, preferred foil discipline and how much performance you want from the board.

Sense - the most accessible and easy-going kite foilboard in the range. Lightweight and durable with a wood core construction, low-volume shape and neutral buoyancy. A good choice for freeride kite foiling, wake foiling, travelling and riders who want a simple board to progress with.

Scoop - a versatile performance foilboard for kite, wake and tow foiling. Lightweight Hybrid Carbon construction, tri-plane hull, refined rocker and bevelled rails for earlier take-offs, faster release and forgiving touchdown recovery. A strong choice for freeride and freestyle kite foiling, longer kitefoil missions and riders who want one board that can handle different foil disciplines.

Echo Pro - the most premium and responsive crossover foilboard. Lightweight carbon construction with a full PVC wrap for stiffness, impact resistance and direct response. Low-volume shape, tri-plane hull and concave deck for easy roll-to-ride starts, smooth transitions, fast release and controlled touchdown recovery. Choose the Echo Pro for high-performance kite, pump, wake or tow foiling.

In simple terms, choose the Sense for accessible freeride progression, the Scoop for versatile performance across kite, wake and tow foiling, and the Echo Pro for the lightest, most responsive and premium crossover feel.

No. A regular TwinTip should not be used for kite foiling because it does not have the correct foil mast mounting system, reinforcement or hull design.

Use a dedicated North Foilboard with a compatible North Foil System instead.

Kite foiling - uses a kite and control bar to pull the rider on a foilboard. Can work very well in light wind for skilled kiteboarders.

Wing foiling - uses a handheld inflatable wing with no flying lines. Has a simpler equipment layout and avoids kite lines.

North sells dedicated equipment for both disciplines.

Foilboard size depends on rider weight, foil discipline, ability level, wind or wave conditions and whether the rider needs flotation for starts.

Beginners usually benefit from more volume and stability, while advanced riders often choose smaller boards for responsiveness.

The best choice should come from the specific North product size chart.

North DropBox is a foil mounting system designed to make foil setup faster and easier. Its main benefit is quicker assembly and adjustment between the board and foil system, helping riders spend less time setting up and more time on the water.

Kite foiling is not the best first step for someone who has never kitesurfed. A rider should first learn kite control, water starts, body dragging, safety release use and upwind riding on standard kiteboarding equipment. Once they can ride independently, kite foiling becomes a more realistic progression.