North / 2025

Reach

Name: North Reach 2025
Brand: North
SKU: north-reach-2025
Price: 1320 USD
Availability: InStock

freerideall-aroundwave

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

Review verdict

The kite for 90% of kiters — refined, stable, and genuinely does it all.

4.2/ 5 review synthesis

Strength: Significantly improved bar feel — clear, direct feedback without being overly reactive

Tradeoff: Not a dedicated big-air machine — jump height trails kites like the Orbit or XR

Evidence: 1 retailer source · REAL Watersports

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Style Placement

Riding Style

FoilBig Air

Kite Shape & Aspect

Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow

Specifications

Aspect Ratiomedium

Struts3

Bar TypeLow-V

Turning Speedfast

Low-End Power9/10

Depower Range8/10

Relaunchmedium

Wind Range8–32 knots

Sizes5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12m

Review Summary

Mixed sources

Based on 1 retailer source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.

4.2

/ 5.0

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.

Distilled from reviews by: REAL Watersports Retailer