2027 North Orbit Kite – REAL Watersports

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Proven in competition and real-world conditions, the Orbit is North's iconic 5-strut kite, delivering user-friendly performance with a wide wind range, effortless steering, powerful upwind drive, and a smoother, more energetic feel. The 2027 Orbit carries forward all the performance riders love, with enhanced aerodynamic efficiency and faster response. A refined profile and bridle geometry give the kite a more playful feel, with higher jumps, smoother flight and sharper steering. A high aspect ratio frame boosts lift, power delivery and hangtime, while the N-Max2 airframe creates a slimmer, lighter leading edge, with increased sweep and slimmer wingtips for improved turning speed.

Updated bridle geometry for a more playful feel
Forward cambered profile refined for smoother flying
Slimmer LE for faster turning and more vertical lift
Response 5-point bridle
PTP2 transition panels contoured to reduce tension in the seams
High aspect ratio design for excellent loft and hangtime
Swept, slim wingtips for precise responsive steering

Materials

Pro Technology N-Max2 Airframe
Advanced N-RS3 Triple Ripstop Canopy

Package Includes:

Kite
Kite Bag
Repair Kit

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ORBIT 9m

I had the honor of riding this kite with 4 other similar models on the same day/conditions in Cape Town. My star selection is solely based on how it compared to the other kites. The normal orbit will work for most people no problem, but nothing really blew me away with this kite while using it. It loops ok, jumps ok, and does everything you would expect from a modern kite. The only reason for 3 stars is because it jump as high as the other kites, and feels spongy on the control bar. I wasn't expecting it to loop as well as it did, so there is a huge plus if you want to get into kitelooping.

NICHOLAS A.B. review photo

Accessible Big Air

I think this kite is a great option for anyone who's end goal in their kite journey is big air any maybe even pulling some loops. The 2027 orbit feels responsive and intuitive with medium bar pressure and, I think, pretty great jump performance. Earlier versions of the Orbit were great jumping and looping kites but they were not particularly beginner friendly and lacked performance in lighter winds. This new version fixes both of those problems while still delivering the same boosty performance. We have actually been teaching beginner lessons on the Orbit lately which is not something I could have said of some of the previous versions. If you want to really push the limits of big air then look into the Orbit Ultra, otherwise the standard Orbit is a great kite that is really fun for all levels of riders.