North · 2025
Reach
North's 3-strut all-around freeride kite with unparalleled versatility and wind range. Lively and playful with easy jumps, upwind performance, and effortless relaunch. A true one-kite quiver solution.
Best for: All-around freeride and versatility
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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 Reach is a genuinely refined all-around kite that earns its 'desert island' reputation by doing almost everything well — stable overhead, strong upwind, improved low-end grunt and better hang time than its predecessor. It won't out-loop a dedicated big-air kite or drift like a true wave kite, but for the vast majority of riders it covers every discipline competently. The bar feel improvements are the standout upgrade, giving clear kite position feedback without becoming twitchy.
Pros
- +Significantly improved bar feel — clear, direct feedback without being overly reactive
- +Better low-end and top-end power range over the previous version
- +Strong upwind performance even in gusty conditions
- +Improved lift and hang time for jumping versus prior iteration
- +Genuinely versatile: works well on twin-tip, surfboard, and foil
- +Very stable overhead — parks confidently in gusty, punchy wind
Cons
- −Not a dedicated big-air machine — jump height trails kites like the Orbit or XR
- −No real looping behavior compared to freestyle-oriented kites
- −Won't drift or go slack-line like a proper wave kite
- −Jack-of-all-trades ceiling means top specialists will outperform it in every specific discipline
Best for
Riders who want a single quiver kite across twin-tip, foil, and occasional waves without chasing top-end performance in any one discipline.
Not for
Riders who prioritize kite loops, maximum jump height, or true wave-riding drift — there are better purpose-built options.
AI summary of independent reviews by: REAL Watersports
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REAL WatersportsWhat they said
all right ripping Southwest wind day out here nice Springtime day going to take out this new reach 2025 pretty looking kite North R 2025 North was the first one to say desert island kite and put it down there and they said they made the reach I said this is a desert island kite and they aren't kidding this kite works g
Bottom line
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