North / 2026
Orbit
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The redesigned Orbit featuring a higher aspect ratio for improved upwind performance and even more lift. A significant step forward from the 2025 version with refined aerodynamics.
Best for: Redesigned big air performance
Style Placement
Riding Style
FoilBig Air
Kite Shape & Aspect
Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow
Specifications
Aspect Ratiohigh
Struts5
Bar TypeLow-V
Turning Speedmedium
Low-End Power8/10
Depower Range7/10
Relauncheasy
Wind Range11–36 knots
Sizes6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14m
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Kite RepublicReview takeaway
Chris from Kite Republic frames the 2026 Orbit as a landmark value upgrade: every Orbit Pro feature — NMAX 2 frame material, five-point bridle, forward-shifted draft, higher aspect ratio, and thinner wingtips — now comes in the standard model. He highlights improved stability, better lift, and the kite's signature predictable, manageable bar pressure in powered conditions, while clearly directing lighter-wind and multi-discipline riders toward the North Reach instead.
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