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NEO 2018 - FREERIDE / WAVE

• Sizes: 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

The NEO is the ultimate wave riding weapon for all the riders out there who love to ride surfboards, offering excellent freeride abilities as a plus. It is the go-to kite for NKB’s pro team competing on the Strapless World Tour and the kite of choice for wave riders all over the world.

For 2018 the goal was to further improve the handling and responsiveness of the kite. To achieve this, North’s designers had to think outside the box, and they came up with a unique concept. Special “Flex Segments” have been built into the leading edge allowing the kite to twist even more than before when turning. This has vastly improved the handling capabilities of the kite making it one of the most dynamic wave kites on the market today. The kite is also exceedingly stable in the air, with excellent drift, making it perfect for freeriding.

If you want to get the most out of every wave session, the NEO is the kite for you!

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Set includes

• Kite
• Backpack
• User's manual
• Repair kit

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Features

• “Flex segment” leading edge design to improve turning speed
• 3 strut design
• 4 and 5 line setup
• Adjustable front bridle for freeride tuning setup
• Responsive steering whether powered or depowered
• Excellent drifting abilities
• Very powerful (chose one size smaller) but with good depower

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Trinity TX

Teijin is the world’s leading supplier of polyester fabrics and sail materials to marine sports. The combined creative power of North Kiteboarding saw the formulation of TRINITY TX. Exclusive to North Kiteboarding, TRINITY TX is a 3x2 canopy material, which has proven to be far superior to other canopy materials in terms of durability and dynamic performance. The 3x2 yarn combination has proven to be the best solution in performance as well as durability, overall superior to any 2x2 or 4x4 yarn solutions. TRINITY TX. Made to stand the test of time.

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Max Flow

• Enlarged tubes from 28 mm2 to 64 mm2 to maximize air flow
• Integrated in all kites from 2018
• Rapid inflate and deflate - be first on the water and have your gear packed first

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Double V pigtails

These pigtails distribute the load of the line connections to the kite, minimizing the risk of fatigue, making the kite less prone to distortion and helps it to steer more smoothly.

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Self rescue handles

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.

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Fusion Strut

This construction allows for a controlled distribution of forces between strut and leading edge. Struts are 100% connected to the leading edge with a flexible Dyneema line,which promotes higher canopy tension and a clean profile.

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Kook proof connectors

The kook proof line connection points prevent accidents by guaranteeing that you cannot accidentally connect your lines incorrectly when rigging your kite.

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Heavy Duty leading edge closing seam

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./p>

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Lazy pump

The North Kiteboarding Lazy Pump system enables the inflation of the kite from just one valve. Clips close off struts from leading edge to prevent unwanted airflow in case of damage or simply to only deflate the leading edge.

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Anti Snag

The Anti Snag webbing is preventing the lines from tangling around the tip of the kite. Waterstarts are made easier and safety is increased.

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Load Distribution Panels

As kite geometry improves, the canopy must continue to resist increasing forces. To spread these forces, Load-Distribution-Panels are used, holding the kite’s shape even under the most extreme loads. In practice this gives a smoother and more consistent performance from the kite in any riding situation.