North · 2025
Orbit
North's flagship big air kite designed for maximum boost and hangtime. The 5-strut frame provides stability in strong winds while maintaining surprisingly good freeride capabilities.
Best for: Big air with freeride versatility
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The GOAT that changed big air forever. Five years of iteration have made the Orbit incredibly refined - light bar pressure, fast turning, and that legendary catch. But it lacks the lift and second lift of newer Aluula kites, and the sweetspot moves when overpowered. Still the best value proposition in big air.
Pros
- +Legendary fast catch - will never drop you on 8m and smaller
- +Lightest bar pressure with precise handling via fixed bridle
- +Five struts give excellent canopy rigidity and 8 angles of attack
- +Remarkable build quality and durability at competitive price
- +Changed the sport - made big air accessible to weekend warriors
- +Best value big air kite, especially used
Cons
- −Lacks lift compared to Aluula generation kites
- −Poor second lift - does not fly behind you easily
- −Sweetspot moves out of comfortable range when overpowered
- −Fixed bridle limits maximum height potential vs pulley kites
- −Has plateaued - no significant innovation since 2021
Best for
Anyone getting into big air who wants proven reliability, easy looping, and great value
Not for
Riders chasing WOO records or maximum second lift for new school tricks
AI summary of independent reviews by: Portrait Kite
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