NEW! aramid reinforced kook-proof connectors

New for 2008 are the Aramid Reinforcements , added in highly exposed areas such as the Micro Batten pock- ets and the leading edge scuff pads. These reinforcements reduce wear from everyday use and increase the durability and life of your kite. These connectors prevent the number one cause of kite accidents by ensuring that front lines cannot be attached to the back of the kite and back lines cannot be attached to the front.

NEW! self rescue handles power profile

Power profile ”. This profile has a more draft back and deeper profile in combination with a tightened cone in the trailing edge. The result is a more powerful kite with enhanced low end and better hang-time but with the same good high end. These loops attached to the inside of the wing- tips make it easier to hold the kite for bodydrag rescue. Improved low end is the main benefit of our new “
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batten pockets

The pockets are built of sticky-back ensignia cloth lining the canopy surface where battens are located. This combined with heavy, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric protects the battens and canopy from hard surfaces.

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Load Distribution Panels spread the load from the lines to a wider area keeping the profile smooth and distinct and allowing the kite to perform with maximum efficiency at all times.

load distribution panels

More powerful kite profiles means that the canopy has to carry higher loads resulting in a distorted profile and loss of efficiency. The
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self-closing drainage valves

All strut valves are self-closing making it easy to achieve a high inflation pressure. The built-in drainage function makes it possible to let the air can be let out quickly when deflating the struts.
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NEW! relaunch bungees

Relaunch Bungees In order to make the relaunch easier and to avoid any possible line tangling, we’ve added at the kite tip (Rebel 08, Rhino 08). The bungees keep the lines lying slick against the inside of the leading edge, preventing any line from going over the top of the kite during the relaunch.

canopy

In order to produce a lightweight and durable kite, North uses T9 polyester ripstop for the canopy . This material does not absorb any water and is coated with UV- protection on both sides.

NEW! bladders anti snag concept

Our UV-obstructing polyester polyurethane bladders proved to be very reliable and are now also equipped with return valves at the small transversal tubes. The combination of Re-launch Bungees and our new low profile batten pockets and thin strut ends helps prevent any lines from snagging anywhere on the kite during relaunch.
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dacron leading edge and ribs

All areas exposed to peak stresses are made of top-quality 170 g or 175 g Dacron. This material helps achieve maximum tear strength in combination with conventional kite materials and will never delaminate.

ballistic snakeskin

Ballistic Snakeskin for extra performance. Ballistic Snakeskin is twice as tear proof as conventional material. (tejen) Most North kites’ tips and trailing edges are reinforced with our
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canopy and seam reinforcement

The original North Rhino led the way toward the correct use of proper materials in kite construction. Nowadays, many materials and processing technologies such as the use of Dacron polyester tissues in a segmented lead- ing edge have become the standard in high-quality kites. We have continued this tradition by reinforcing the canopy only in key areas to avoid unnecessary weight. Nevertheless, our new kites are now more resistant to damage from crashes and abuse and the panels are easier to replace, which simplifies repair work. Key reinforcements can be found along the lead- ing edge and between the ribs and the canopy.

cam battens

Our revolutionary and patent-pending Cam Battens Cam Bat-tens also give the kite much better upwind abilities and very good stability in the sky. are made of flexible nylon and improve the stability of the canopy and reduce the drag of the kite. The Cam Battens allow us to achieve a deeper profile and make the kites more powerful. The deeper canopy combined with a round entry profile gives better stall resistance, which yields not only better low end power but also better hang-time.
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