North Kiteboarding 2017
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NORTH KITEBOA RDING 2017 E N G LI S H

TRUE KITEBOARDING INSPIRED BY INNOVATION, QUALITY AND DIVERSITY As a brand we've always stayed true to our foundations; true to the sport. We are driven by the vision of our designers, the skill and ambition of our team riders, and all those who appreciate the premium quality, performance and diversity of our products.

Premium quality, high performance and consistency is a true reflection of our brand. Our creative breakthrough in materials, technical design and advanced manufacturing techniques allows us to maintain our status as one of the industry's leaders. I N N OVAT I O N - R E VO L U T I O N I S I N G T H E S P O R T Evolutionary systems such as the Iron Heart IV and the 5th Element are universally considered as innovative advancements, and key contributors to the growth and safety of Kiteboarding. The all new Clickbar is the proof to be at least one step ahead again. D E S I G N - W H E R E G R E...

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PROGRESSION Q KITES QUALITY COMMITMENT IN EVERY DETAIL Progression Q defines our progressive commitment to quality, innovation and premium products. There are 3 aspects to this approach that complement each other and have to work together seamlessly: Q1 | MATERIALS AND HARDWARE Q2 | EMPLOYEES AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Q3 | CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND DESIGN

Q1 | MATERIALS & HARDWARE We have trusting and longstanding relationships with our partners, who supply us with our basic materials and share their own developments and improvements with us. TECHNOFORCE D2 SUPERIOR DURABILITY WHAT IS D2 Teijin is the world’s leading supplier for polyester fabrics and sail materials for all kinds of marine sports. We use the remarkably durable Teijin Dacron for our leading edge, struts, wingtips and wherever high tension or an applied load is found. Technoforce D2 is used for our canopy. Technoforce D2 was an exclusive coating development for North...

For 2017 all kites are equipped with the completely redesigned Airport Valve II. To ensure user friendliness the non-return valve has a valve cage which prevents damages of the setback membrane in the inside of the bladder. Reassembling of the secure ring is completely easy due to a secure ring tool which is additionally delivered. This new system doesn’t need a velcro system and is not twistable. The thread of the Airport Valve II is redesigned and is less affected by sand or other materials. The top of the valve can be opened and closed easily. The Airport Valve’s II unique construction...

Q2 | EMPLOYEES & PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES KITES We expect a lot from the people who manufacture our kites. This is why we work with technically trained employees, familiar with high tech production techniques, equipped with years of knowledge and experience. These experts are highly motivated due to a long-term investment in their capabilities, controlled working conditions and a fair wage system. Q2 - TQM–THE QUALITY CHECK CARD A detailed quality control system has been developed, controlling every step starting with the delivery of raw materials to the factory and ending with the final...

Q3 | CONSTRUCTION DETAILS & DESIGN Many construction details optimized in the Progression Q process have resulted in innovations that have become industry standard. North Kiteboarding stays at the cutting edge of R&D by working with two experienced kite designers and numerous product developers to ensure improvements are transferred to each product in our range. Durability and functionality of our products are a direct result of experience and workflow. Q3 - LOAD DISTRIBUTION PANELS As kite geometry improves, the canopy must continue to resist increasing forces. To spread these forces,...

Q3 - HEAVY DUTY LE CLOSING SEAM Q3 - SELF RESCUE HANDLES The leading edges of all kites are extremely durable due to a special heavy duty closing seam. The Dacron material at the leading edge is reinforced with a self sticky Insignia Tape and double stitched additionally. The Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam is resistant to very high tensions and diagonal forces. The self-rescue handles on the inside of the wingtips can be easily found in case of an offshore break down. They provide a good, comfortable grip while sailing back to the shore during a self-rescue manoeuvre. Q3 - TRAILING...

KITE TECHNOLOGY STRUT CONFIGURATION The influence of the strut configuration on a kite’s flying characteristics can be summarised in the following two sentences: › A kite with fewer struts will be more responsive in turns. › A kite with more struts will be more stable, resulting in a larger windrange. The more struts, the more the profile of a kite can be stabilised. The downside is the increased weight of the overall construction. THREE STRUT FIVE STRUT One strut kites are the latest fashion in kite design. Evolved out of the Neo, the one strut concept of the Mono offers brilliant light...

KITE SHAPE The shape of a kite has an immense influence on its flying characteristics. The table below gives a short overview of the different shapes and their impact. Of course there can be kites which combine the advantages of different worlds, so this is just a very general overview of the classic pure kite constructions. VEGAS, DICE DELTA SHAPE FLAT SHAPE Looks similar to a ‘C’ and the wingtips are completely straight. Pure C-kites normally use five struts, but the look and feel of the Dice – for example – is headed in a C-kite direction. The kite profile looks like a Delta, the...

ADAPTIVE TIPS BACK PIGTAIL SHEETING FORCE SETTING EVO | VEGAS | DICE SOFT SHEETING FORCE SETTING › Light bar load › Kite reacts faster to turning impulse › Kite turns tighter › Smooth kite loops › Soft power development B HARD SHEETING FORCE SETTING › Heavy bar load › Precise steering › More kite feedback › Powerful, dynamic turning › Better jumping › Aggressive kite loops MEDIUM SETTING (RECOMMENDED)