North · 2025
Pulse
North's Modern-C freestyle kite delivering explosive pop and powerful fast turns for technical unhooked riding. Requires a 5-line control bar. Engineered for handle passes, board-offs, and progressive freestyle manoeuvres.
Best for: Freestyle, unhooked tricks, and wakestyle
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Review Summary
AI-distilledDistilled by AI from independent video reviews — no brand or sponsor input. Sources listed below.
The 2025 North Pulse is a purpose-built Modern-C freestyle kite engineered specifically for unhooked riding, delivering explosive pop and exceptional line slack for handle passes and technical tricks. Its five-strut construction, 3D arc shape, and fifth-line bridle system combine raw C-kite aggression with improved depower and safe relaunch capability. This is a dedicated tool for serious freestyle riders — not a crossover kite.
Pros
- +Exceptional line slack for extended hang time during handle passes and unhooked tricks
- +Explosive pop and powerful, fast turning response
- +Five-strut design keeps the canopy stable and profile consistent
- +Improved depower over traditional C-kites via fifth-line single bridle
- +Adjustable bar pressure at the rear wing tips
- +High-quality SK99 Dyneema lines and robust two-ply trailing edge reinforcement
Cons
- −Requires a dedicated five-line control bar — not compatible with standard four-line setups out of the box
- −High bar pressure may not suit riders who prefer lighter, more effortless handling
- −Freestyle leash only partially depowers the kite on a missed pass — not a full flag-out unless safety is pulled
- −Smallest bar size (38–43 cm) is standard, limiting turning speed options without accessory purchase
- −Not designed for versatility — riders wanting a freeride or wave option need a different kite
Best for
Dedicated freestyle and wakestyle riders focused on handle passes, board-offs, and progressive unhooked technical tricks.
Not for
Beginners, freeriders, or anyone wanting a versatile all-around kite they can use for multiple disciplines.
AI summary of independent reviews by: Mike Raper, Pepijn Smith, Hugh Pinfold
Video Reviews
North Kiteboarding
North KiteboardingWhat they said
North's brand director Mike Raper and designer Pepijn Smith detail the Pulse as a ground-up Modern-C design centred on maximum line slack for unhooked freestyle. Key highlights include the fifth-line single bridle for safe relaunch, a five-strut canopy for stability, adjustable bar pressure, and a 3D arc leading edge that eliminates transition panels. Hugh Pinfold introduces the Navigator Freestyle bar — a compact 38–43 cm five-line bar with offset finger bar, handle-pass leash, and releasable freestyle leash ring.
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