North 2026 Orbit – Big Air Freeride Kite

North 2026 Orbit – Big Air / Freeride Kite

Our iconic premier 5-strut kite delivers user-friendly performance with a big wind range, effortless steering and upwind drive. Completely redesigned for 2026, the new Orbit flies smoother, jumps higher and gives riders more control in big air manoeuvres. It is your ultimate kite for loop progression, with more precise, responsive steering and increased loft and hangtime. The pro-technology N-Max2 airframe material has enabled us to create a slimmer, lighter leading edge (LE) for improved efficiency. A new five-point precision bridle supports this thinner LE, while a higher aspect ratio (from 4.3 to 5.2) and a more forward and cambered profile give the kite a smoother, more energetic feel.

Technical Features:

Faster-flying Thinner LE – The 2026 Orbit is faster-flying with more direct turning, vertical lift, and improved low-end. The thinner LE also increases the loop speed, so it can fly forward and catch you quicker.
Aerodynamic Contoured PTP2 – A zigzag-shaped single transition panel helps reduce spanwise tension in the seams, smooths out the profile shape, and creates a cleaner transition from the leading edge to the canopy.
Response 5-Point Bridle – The extra bridle point supports the slimmer LE, maintaining the rigidity of the lighter airframe and ensuring stability for controlled response, energetic feel, and increased depower.
Reduced Drag, Increased Lift – The Orbit�s segmented arc is slightly narrower in the shoulders and wider in the wingtips, for reduced drag and faster turning. The slightly deeper profile in the centre creates more lift.
N-Max2 Pro-Technology Airframe – A durable and lightweight airframe material. The multi-layer longitudinal weave improves consistency and tear strength and has greater bias elongation for more dynamic steering.
5-Strut Stability – Five struts provide additional canopy support, keeping the profile steady for incredible top-end stability, wind range and more control over the canopy movement at low attack angles.
Higher Aspect Ratio Design – Low-drag, high lift profile. Sits further forward in the wind window for upwind and boosting performance. The HA ratio provides more area in the centre of the kite for efficiency and relaunch.

Features
New Response 5-point bridle attachment system
New thinner low-drag LE and struts
New PTP2 contoured to reduce tension in the seams
Higher Aspect Ratio for increased loft and hangtime
More swept slimmer wingtips for precise responsive steering
More forward and cambered profile for higher boosts & easier loops
C-ARC Continuous Curved Segment Arc-design
Stable 5-Strut Performance
Ultralite StitchHold Technology
Low Profile Bridle Lines
Three performance tuning options
DuraLite Seam Protection
Airlite Lightweight Bladders
HyperFlow Rapid Inflation
Lightweight Trailing Edge Reinforcement
Kevlar Reinforced Strut Attachment
Includes Premium recycled fabric Kite Bag
Materials
New lightweight and durable pro-technology N-Max2 airframe
New N-RS3 High Tenacity Triple Ripstop Canopy