Review North Rebel 2016
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2016 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m, 16m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Rider Profile
Kitesurfers who like to go for the big airs
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
The new 2016 Rebel is the ultimate kite for huge jumps and massive hangtime! There have been quite a few changes across the range this year to ensure it still delivers the maximum performance across all the sizes. The smaller sizes in the range now feature a lower aspect ratio, which makes them smoother in gusty winds whilst also improving the turning speed of the kite. This makes the smaller Rebels even livelier than before without loosing stability and still allows you to boost huge airs.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions.
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Movie north kiteboarding Rebel 2016
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of these kites has been tweaked to offer amazing performance. The 12m to 14m kites now have a higher aspect ratio, which offers higher jumps, longer hangtime and better power delivery with a smooth bar feel. The big 16m Rebel shares a similar shape and profile with the 14m, but the bigger 16 has more of an emphasis on low end power and jumping ability replacing the Rebel 18.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions. - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.qM9UrSh0.dpufThe new 2016 Rebel is the ultimate kite for huge jumps and massive hangtime! There have been quite a few changes across the range this year to ensure it still delivers the maximum performance across all the sizes. The smaller sizes in the range now feature a lower aspect ratio, which makes them smoother in gusty winds whilst also improving the turning speed of the kite. This makes the smaller Rebels even livelier than before without loosing stability and still allows you to boost huge airs.
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of these kites has been tweaked to offer amazing performance. The 12m to 14m kites now have a higher aspect ratio, which offers higher jumps, longer hangtime and better power delivery with a smooth bar feel. The big 16m Rebel shares a similar shape and profile with the 14m, but the bigger 16 has more of an emphasis on low end power and jumping ability replacing the Rebel 18.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions. - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.qM9UrSh0.dpufThe new 2016 Rebel is the ultimate kite for huge jumps and massive hangtime! There have been quite a few changes across the range this year to ensure it still delivers the maximum performance across all the sizes. The smaller sizes in the range now feature a lower aspect ratio, which makes them smoother in gusty winds whilst also improving the turning speed of the kite. This makes the smaller Rebels even livelier than before without loosing stability and still allows you to boost huge airs.
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.DA9oymn1.dpuf
The new 2016 Rebel is the ultimate kite for huge jumps and massive hangtime! There have been quite a few changes across the range this year to ensure it still delivers the maximum performance across all the sizes. The smaller sizes in the range now feature a lower aspect ratio, which makes them smoother in gusty winds whilst also improving the turning speed of the kite. This makes the smaller Rebels even livelier than before without loosing stability and still allows you to boost huge airs.
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of these kites has been tweaked to offer amazing performance. The 12m to 14m kites now have a higher aspect ratio, which offers higher jumps, longer hangtime and better power delivery with a smooth bar feel. The big 16m Rebel shares a similar shape and profile with the 14m, but the bigger 16 has more of an emphasis on low end power and jumping ability replacing the Rebel 18.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions. - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.DA9oymn1.dpuf
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of these kites has been tweaked to offer amazing performance. The 12m to 14m kites now have a higher aspect ratio, which offers higher jumps, longer hangtime and better power delivery with a smooth bar feel. The big 16m Rebel shares a similar shape and profile with the 14m, but the bigger 16 has more of an emphasis on low end power and jumping ability replacing the Rebel 18.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions. - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.DA9oymn1.dpuf
The middle sizes in the range offer the perfect blend between turning speed, handling and jumping ability. The profile and aspect ratio of these kites has been tweaked to offer amazing performance. The 12m to 14m kites now have a higher aspect ratio, which offers higher jumps, longer hangtime and better power delivery with a smooth bar feel. The big 16m Rebel shares a similar shape and profile with the 14m, but the bigger 16 has more of an emphasis on low end power and jumping ability replacing the Rebel 18.
The Rebel has always been the class-leading kite; now each size has been designed to offer the ultimate in freeride and jumping performance regardless of the wind conditions. - See more at: http://www.northkiteboarding.com/products/kites/rebel/#sthash.DA9oymn1.dpuf
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2016 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m, 16m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 19m, 22m, 24m, 27m, 32m |
| Bar length: | 35cm - 45cm |
| Bar: | 4 and 5 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Kite surfing review North Rebel 2016
Test conditions
Wind: 17 - 22 knots
Water: small waves
Bar set up: out side position
Kite set up: 24m lines
Conclusion
Kite Completed!
The evolution of the North Rebel is finished. This kite found its users & kite feel.
The new 2016 Rebel is mostly the same as the 2015 Rebel We detect a few small construction tweaks, but no big changes.
The North Rebel has its own followers, riders who love that special kite feel of gradual lift, big floating jumps and great power & depower control in high winds. Well, nothing has changed. Last year we tested the 9m and now the Rebel 11m. A different size with the same accent on that typical Rebel feel.
North Rebel 9 or 11m?
What would be the best size for me? It depends on your weight, home spot and your most important kite characteristics. Lighter riders go for the 9m, if you have a minus 20 knots homespot, go for the 11m. The right combination of kite characteristics is pretty personal. We advice you to choose your 3 most important kite characteristics and try the Kite Finder.
Hydrofoiling?
For hydrofoiling the Rebel can be used in light winds, but the Rebel 11m is at its best in the higher windrange. The North Neo or North Evo would be our choice for foiling.
wind: 14 - 33 knots
water: flat, chop, small waves
bar set-up: standard 22m
kite set-up: fabric set-up
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1460/cabrinha-fx-2015#sthash.PNFyyZ9Y.dpufwind: 14 - 33 knots
water: flat, chop, small waves
bar set-up: standard 22m
kite set-up: fabric set-up
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1460/cabrinha-fx-2015#sthash.PNFyyZ9Y.dpufwind: 14 - 33 knots
water: flat, chop, small waves
bar set-up: standard 22m
kite set-up: fabric set-up
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1460/cabrinha-fx-2015#sthash.PNFyyZ9Y.dpufBasics
Windrange
great high end, low end for a bit more experienced riders
Kite re-launch
Kite stability
best stability in high end wind conditions
Total depower
Safety system
5th line safety, great power & depower control
Oldskool
Lift
Gradual power that lead you in it's high end to big hights
Low-end
The Rebel need good flying skill in light ind conditions
High-end
Great for big air, long floaty jumps and straight up transitions
Glide phase
Best performance in +18 knots
Wave
Turning circle
Drift
Drift isn't real fast, for the foil something to consider
Reaction to steering action
Feedback at edge of wind window
Steering with low line tension
Always in control, long depower stroke
Race
Kiteposition in wind-window
Tune the Rebel to change the wind window position
Going upwind
Great up wind performance, easy sheet & go power control
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Compared to the North Neo or Evo, the Rebel is a high ratio wing. Gives it a wider turning circle and not so smooth. Another thing that surprised me was its float, it drift back easily and gives you a great steering control in gusts or in your downwind tacks.
Small Hydrofoil kite, Neo or Rebel?
Neo, if you are a playful rider, the Neo has the smallest turning circle and a good low-end characteristic
Rebel, if you think about small jumps, you need that wing for the soft landings.
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