KSO Kite Profile
North Carve
2026Surf-bred drift for down-the-line days
Brand
North
Struts
3
Sizes
4–12 m²
Frame
Dacron frame
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Data checked: July 2026
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Model years
Sizes & RRP
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About this kite
The Carve is North's wave kite: engineered drift that keeps flying on slack lines while you ride the face, instant pivot steering to reposition mid-turn, and quick water relaunch when the set wins. On strapless days it is the North to reach for.
About North
North
North Kiteboarding, established in 2019, is a New Zealand-originated brand producing kites, kiteboards, wings, and foils. It operates under the North Actionsports Group, with product development in New Zealand and headquarters in the Netherlands.