Catalog 2009

Catalog 2009
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Catalog 2009

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document is a detailed guide to North Kiteboarding's 2009 product lineup, covering boards, kites, bars, accessories, and apparel. It highlights the technology, features, and specifications for various kiteboarding styles such as freestyle, wave, race, and freeride.
Boards: The board section includes models like Jaime, Xride, Gonzales, and Phantom, each designed for specific styles and conditions. The Surfboard Technology section emphasizes innovations for wave riding.
Kites: Kite models such as Vegas, Evo, Rebel, and Rhino are introduced, each tailored for different riding styles. Technologies include Cam Battens for stability, Lazy Pump for easy inflation, and Aramid Reinforcements for durability. A Kite Finder assists users in selecting the appropriate kite.
Bars: Features of the 5th Element and Scepter Bar are described, focusing on safety and control enhancements.
Accessories: Includes harnesses, packs, and bags designed for comfort and functionality in kiteboarding.
Team: Highlights the international team of riders and designers, showcasing their contributions to product development.
Apparel: Offers a range of clothing for men and women, designed for performance and style.
Technologies: Explains innovative technologies like Load Distribution Panels and Self Rescue Handles that enhance performance and safety.
Product Finder: A system to help users choose the right boards and kites based on their riding style and conditions.
Rhino Kite Overview: The Rhino kite is designed for high performance with features like low-end power, excellent hang-time, and superior upwind speed. It offers smooth turning and improved lift for big jumps, with a 4 or 5-line setup for safety and depower.
Buzz School Kite: A beginner-friendly kite with auto-relaunch and robust construction, designed for safety and ease of handling.
Solid Kite: Suitable for entry to intermediate levels, offering stability, easy start, and water relaunch capabilities.
Lizard Trainer Kite: A training kite for beginners, featuring durable Ram-Air construction and a two-line setup.
Scepter Bar Features: Includes the Iron Heart II safety system, sliding stopper, and Vario Cleat for quick adjustments.
Kiteboard Technology: Introduces 3D Wood Carbon Cap Sandwich technology for enhanced performance, comfort, and durability.
Pro Models: Boards designed for New School Freestyle, featuring carbon light-wood sandwich construction for comfort and responsiveness.
Board Specifications and Features: Details features of race and light wind boards, footstraps, footpads, and fins for enhanced performance.
Harnesses: Describes various harness models with features like neoprene padding and adjustable hooks.
Packs and Bags: Various bags designed for specific travel needs with features like wet compartments and padded laptop cases.
Apparel: Includes men's and women's clothing collections emphasizing comfort and style, suitable for casual and active wear.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for distributors and retailers across various countries.
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Catalog excerpts

Catalog 2009-2

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Catalog 2009-6

6 TEAM 0 9 NKB Team Alice Brunacci › Ita › Italian Champion Angela Peral › Esp › Competitor PKRA Aurelien Mierswa › Ger › Product Designer Cesar Portas › Esp › Competitor PKRA Charles Delau › Fra › World Champ Race PKRA 2008 Dirk Hanel › Ger › Race Champ Dreu Beavis › Aus › Pro Wave Rider Fabio Ingrosso › Ch › Former Multiple World Champ Snowkite

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Catalog 2009-7

b oa r d s ba r s K i t es tea m 7 ac c e s s or i e s TEA M 0 9 a p pa r e l z › Esp › R&D Team, Pro Wave Rider Gabi Steindl › Aut › Globetrotter Jaime Herrai Kite Designer › Fra › Globetrotter Ken Winner › USA › Tube Jérémie Eloy rd shaper Martin Littlewood › Aus › R&D Team, Surfboa titor PKRA Mallor y De La Villemarqué › Fra › Compe er Reno Romeu › Bra › Competitor PKRA Ralf Grösel › Ger › Kite Design Mario Rodwald › Ger › Competitor PKRA h › USA › R&D Team, Competitor PKRA Sean Farley › Mex › Racing Team Sky Solbac Tom Court › UK › Competitor PKRA Soufiane Hamaini › Ma › Competitor KPWT

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Catalog 2009-8

Since our product range is constantly growing and becoming increasingly varied we have developed a simple system to facilitate making your choice. The North Klteboarding Product Finder indicates the exact range of use for each kite and board and helps you to quickly Identify the right gear to suit your needs. This gear allows you to learn the latest New School moves and execute them in their most extreme form. Whether you want to do powered handle passes or fly horizontally through the air in a kite-loop, these kites and boards have the top-end performance you need. Try anything you see In the...

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Catalog 2009-9

9 tea m team p r o du Ct - f i nd e r — b oa r ds a nd ki t e s Whether you tackle monster outer-reef breaks or play in the beach break at your home spot, this gear is made for cutbacks and bottom turns. Rip it up! Race If you want to try the fast lane on the water you will need perfect control at high speeds and in all situations. These boards and kites take you ever closer to the sonic wall. ba rs a p pa r e l Wave a ac c e s s or i e s ac c es s o ries p pa rel b oa r d s boa rd sba r s With our Freeride gear everything is comfortable but nothing is extreme. It offers a balanced range of use...

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Catalog 2009-12

■sjl REINFORCEMENT Aramid Reinforced New for 2008 are the Aramid Reinforcements, qdded in highly exposed areas such as the micro batten pockets and ■ "the leading edge scuff pads. These reinforcements reduce wear from everyday use and Increase the durability and life LOAD DISTRIBUTION Our revolutionary and patent-pending Cam Battens 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 deèper profile and make the kites more powerful. The deeper canopy combined with a round entry profile .gives better stall resistance,...

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Catalog 2009-15

ki t e s 0 9 — ki t e f i nd e r Rhino ***** **** *** * *** ***** ***** **** *** **** ***** ** * *** **** ***** ***** **** **** Less Reactive Steering Moderate Kiteloops Linear Barfeel C-Kitefeeling Freeride Soft Power Development Big Wind Range Easy Jumping Hang Time Depower Wave Reactive Steering (even when depowered) Direct Depower Stable Race Upwind Performance Low end Big Windrange Low Drag Relaunch *** 5th line yes 4 line ***** = excellent / high * = moderate / low yes yes yes yes yes b oa r d s Rebel ac c e s s or i e s New School Evo a p pa r e l Vegas ba r s K i t es tea m Kite finder...

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Catalog 2009-16

16 ki te s 09 — FREEST Y LE / NE W SCHOOL kites 09 VEGAS FREESTYLE    EW SCHOOL /N sizes: 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 For 2009 we have completely reworked the Vegas to cover a wider range of conditions and riding styles than ever before! › › › › › › C-kite Feeling 2 Setups: Freeride and New School Constant Power 5th Element Safety 4 or 5 Line Compatible Sizes: 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14 A slightly lower aspect ratio and wider wing tips mean very constant pull, extremely tight kite loops and improved low end grunt to please the C-kite lover in you. The 09 Vegas features our new three in one concept:...

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Catalog 2009-17

a p pa r e l ac c e s s or i e s b oa r d s ba r s K i t es tea m ki t e s 0 9 — FREEST Y LE / NEW SCHOOL colors 17

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Catalog 2009-18

18 ki te s 09 — FREEST Y LE / NE W SCHOOL TECHNOLOGIES VEGAS Two Differen t Setups F r e e s t y l e H i g h D e p owe r  /  NE W SCHOOL SET UP D e p owe r B e h av i o u r P OW ERE D › Freestyle High Depower Set Up › New School Setup Two different positions to connect the front lines: One for the FREEst y le high dep ow e r SET UP and one for the DE POWE RE D › Freestyle High Depower Set Up POWE R E D DE POWE RE D › New School Setup NEW SCHOOL SET UP. With the Ne w S ch o o l set up the Vegas still retains some Depower but becomes less sensitive to bar sheeting and steering making it ideal for...

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Catalog 2009-19

ANTI SNAG VEGAS 4-LINE SETUP: CAUTION! The 4-line setup of the Vegas 09 is only suit- able for professional riders in combination with a "suicide leash". There is no state-of- the-art safety device available.

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Catalog 2009-20

20 KITES 09 — FREERIDE / FREESTYLE North introduces an EVOlution > Good Light Wind Performance > Super Stable in theAir^^^B > Suitable Equally for Freestyle | The Evo can be ridden on 4 or 5 lines and bridges the gap perfectly between Vegas and Rebel, uniting New School and Freeride In one kite. The Evo's delta shape offers great sheet-and-go riding, excellent wind range and high Depower. The roundish shape helps the Evo turn quickly and predictably while the new bridle geometry stabilizes the arc for a soft, consistent bar feel and extreme back-stall resistance. The 4 line mode boasts an Innovative...

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