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The Future of Kiteboarding I North Kiteboarding

@ryan8 Sep 202630,078 views0 replies
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North Kiteboarding just released a technical look at their new N-u80 airframe material. This specific construction was developed alongside their Advanced Textiles Division to balance directional stiffness with torsional flexibility. According to the brand, this project is the result of several years of material testing and rider feedback rather than a sudden release. The new textile has already been used in competition over the last year, where it was podium-proven by their team before this official launch. The clip focuses on how the material is integrated into the Orbit Ultra to establish a new performance benchmark. It provides a closer look at the development process behind what they are calling the future of kiteboarding.

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