The North Orbit 2026 5-strut kite, delivers incredible top-end control and allows you to hold down more power than any other kite per square metre. Big jumps. Big hang time. Big wind range.
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.
Riders of all abilities can experience the best of both worlds, without worrying about your kiteβs position in the sky. Itβs more responsive in all conditions. In the smaller sizes North have lowered the aspect ratio slightly and refined profiles for improved hangtime and a faster, tighter turning radius for the doubles and S-loops. In the bigger sizes they have updated the profiles for a more lively and reactive feel, with increased low end performance for heavier riders.
North also reduced the kite's overall weight with lighter bladders now in every size. Lighter weight means your kite flies faster, sooner, because you need less wind to get the kite up in the sky. Tested by nature, proven on the podium. The Orbit has your back when the rules of gravity don't apply.
It is ideal for heavier riders on smaller kites and boosts wingtip support on those crazy 40knot + days. Tested by nature, proven on the podium. The Orbit has your back when the rules of gravity don't apply.
Faster Flyng Leading Edge:
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.
N-Max 2 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.
High 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
- New lightweight and durable pro-technology N-Max2 airframe
- New N-RS3 High Tenacity Triple Ripstop Canopy
