Review North Evo 2015
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2015 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Kite
Allround performance kite
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
The Evo was the standout kite for 2014 for many people, magazines rated it as one of the best all round freeride kites on the market. Whilst Tom Hebert used the Evo at the Red Bull King of the Air and boosted the biggest jump of the entire competition! The Evo has a huge wind range, no matter which size you fly, the low end is exceptionally good and the 5-strut design keeps the kite stable in high winds too. When the wind is really blowing the Evo is fantastic for huge floaty jumps with lots of hangtime. The upwind ability of the kite is fantastic, ensuring you keep your spot on the beach, no matter how big the tricks are! Unhooking with the Evo is easy and the kite offers a power delay after you pop, allowing you to perform your tricks with ease. The Evo is the unsung hero of the North Kiteboarding range, it is perfect for freeride, freestyle and waves; it will be perfect for you…
Features
- 11m and 14m modifictaion for a better barfeel
- fine tuning of all sizes
- great hangtime and powerful lift
- instant sheet and go
- excellent upwind performance
North 2015 bar
Movie North Evo 2015 kite
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2015 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Bar length: | 40cm-45cm |
| Line length: | 19m-22m-24m-27m |
| Bar: | 4 and 5 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
North Kiteboarding Evo 9m 2015 kitereview
Test conditions
Wind: 15-20 knots
Water: flat
Test setting: 22m line - 4 line bar
Conclusion
The new Evo 2015 has a wide range of usability for advanced riders. Tuned for hooked in and unhook and that's not a easy combination for kite designers. The short depower is one of the most prominent characteristic and it defines the new Evo. The short depower stroke is great for the transition from hooked in to unhook riding, no adjustments. But get used to the short depower feel. The Evo is explosive and will shoot you to big heights. If you don't want to drop, keep the bar close to the belly and you will glide. If you like an easy flight and longer depower range, the new North Rebel can serve you. The new Evo is more stable as the 2014 model, its really fast and explosive. A kite for advanced riders who like that aggressive & playful power.
Is the new Evo all-round? Yes, we would say; all-round for the advanced performer!
Scroll down for more details about the North Evo 2015 kite characteristics
Basics
Windrange
Good low-end, amazing jumping high end performance
Kite re-launch
Easy relaunch, just pull on one backline
Safety system
New 4 line safety system from north. Total flag out while pulling the safety
Kite stability
more stable than its 2014 predecessor
Total depower
Short depower stroke
Oldskool
Glide phase
Tune!! In a short depower stroke the evo depowers 50%. Like to glide? Tune the Evo with pressure on the backlines!
Low-end
The Evo is fast turning and good power on the edge. Tune, with a bit more tension on the backlines for the best low end
High-end
Lift
Explosive!!
Wave
Steering with low line tension
Feedback at edge of wind window
Sheeted great, short depower so tune the Evo right!
Turning circle
Reaction to steering action
The Evo is fast! If you like fast kites, reaction is the new evo its best characteristic
Race
Acceleration
Kiteposition in wind-window
Going upwind
With a short depower stroke you can tune the kite placement & power to go upwind, really nice.
There are 3 reviews on this product:
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Hangtime and boost time is awesome. Kite is well built however some part of the bar looks a little bit flimsy.
Kite is suitable for intermediate/ advance kiters
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So at the end this new Evo is tweaked on the most important characteristic! It's more stable as the 2014 model, still really fast, short turning and generate explosive power.
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