North Kites
Vegas 2011 Kite

The 2011 North Vegas

A pure C-shape kite that embodies radical new-school riding and delivers the precision feel needed to stomp today's most technical tricks and challenge tomorrow's limits. A non-compromise design that delivers massive pop, steady pull and a predictable, direct turning radius. Pull the trigger on massive mega-loops or unhook and launch into a mobe with the assurance of rock-solid pull and steadiness. The Vegas delivers high de-power with the widest range of use although it’s a C-kite and gives you virtually no de-power for full-on powered wakestyle.

Two different positions to connect the front lines: One for the FREEstyle high depower SET UP and one for the NEW SCHOOL SET UP.

Front- / backline power distribution

When riding with full power in the Freestyle mode, the forces on the lines are split into 60 % on the front lines and 40% on the back lines. Therefore, less steering impulse is needed to make the kite turn quickly. When riding with full power in the New School mode, the forces on the lines are split into 75 % on the front lines and 25 % on the back lines. This makes the back lines less sensitive, causing less movement while you are throwing an unhooked trick. More steering impulse is required to get the same turning as that of a Vegas in Freestyle mode.

Tip turning area
In Freestyle mode the tip has a wider surface affected by the rider’s bar input. Therefore, the kite is much more sensiti

ve and reac

tive in steering. In New School mode, a smaller surface of the tip is affected. More bar input is required for quick steering reaction. More bar stability means the kite will not “rise up” when you unhook making it easier to throw mindblowing New School tricks.

Depower behaviour
With the New School set up the Vegas still retains some Depower but becomes less sensitive to bar sheeting and steering making it ideal for unhooking.

Technoforce D2

All 2011 North Kiteboarding Kites are built out of the highest quality Technoforce d² material. Since several years, North Kiteboarding is using exclusive Technoforce materials and is developing closely together with Teijin, the market leader in canopy materials. Several tests over many years always showed the same results: Technoforce d2 material offers more durability, a higher breaking strength of 40% and a higher tearing strength of even 70%. The main advantages are less broken kites and a way higher durability compared to other clothing materials – even after years of use. Further practical flying tests even showed a much better performance of the kites, mainly reached due to the higher diagonal elongation. The kites feel more solid, react faster and more directly on steering commands. There’s no better choice of materials then Technoforce d2.

New inflate – deflate valves
2011 we invented a completely new valve system. The valve now offers a bombproof closing system, very easy and comfortable to handle and with an integrated deflator pin. The material of the valve itself and the connection to the tube also has been improved so the valves can not twist anymore and can not slip into the tube. PUMP – SSSITTT – CLOSED – GO KITING

2011 North Vegas Wind Range

 

Fusion Ten

The fusion 10 is a completely new connection between the strut and leading edge. In contrast to normal connections, the forces are no longer supported by a webbing strap but by a flexible line. The line ensures a perfectly clean connection of strut to leading edge even with the smallest struts and offers our strongest strut connection ever. Just a little revolution in strut technology!

Computer Supported Sewing

At North Kiteboarding we strive to perfect the smallest manufacturing details. With the aid of computer-supported sewing machines, we are guaranteed the strongest possible seam construction and a clean, good-looking stitch. Our extremely durable double V pigtails are also constructed using this innovation for maximum quality.

 

Doubled and cleaned Pigtails

New ways in constructing Front – and Back Pigtails have been found by NKB. No more belt struts are used, but strongest dyneema lines. The advantage of the lines is the flexibility at the edge of the canopy, so they can flex in every single direction, not like stiff belt struts. Further more two layers of strongest Dacron are sewed on all Pigtails which ensures a perfect and flutter free load transmission.

 

Kook Proof Connectors

These connectors prevent the number one cause of kite accidents by ensuring that front lines cannot be attached to the back of the kite and back lines cannot be attached to the front.

 

Aramid Reinforced

A necessary quality standard are the Aramid Reinforcements, added in highly exposed areas such as the Micro Batten pockets and the leading edge scuff pads. These reinforcements reduce wear from everyday use and increase the durability and life of your kite.

 

Load Distribution Panels

More powerful kite profiles means that the canopy has to carry higher loads resulting in a distorted profile and loss of efficiency. The Load Distribution Panels spread the load from the lines to a wider area keeping the profile smooth and distinct and allowing the kite to perform with maximum efficiency at all times.

 

Lazy Pump

One valve for inflating, one valve for deflating the whole kite.

 

Dacron Leading Edge and Ribs

All areas exposed to peak stresses are made of top-quality 170g or 175g Dacron. This material helps achieve maximum tear strength in combination with conventional kite materials and will never delaminate.

 

Cam Batterns

Our revolutionary and patent-pending Cam Battens are made of flexible nylon and improve the stability of the canopy and reduce the drag of the kite. The Cam Battens allow us to achieve a deeper profile and make the kites more powerful. The deeper canopy combined with a round entry profile gives better stall resistance, which yields not only better low end power but also better hang-time. Cam Battens also give the kite much better upwind abilities and very good stability in the sky.