Review North Vegas 2016

Rider Profile

Loaded 5th line C-kite for experienced freestyle riders

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

The benchmark was set many years ago by the Vegas, it is the ultimate freestyle weapon used by our Pro Team to have a resounding effect on the world stage. However, it doubles up as a great kite for ambitious riders too, boosting huge airs and providing great rider feedback! With it’s insane hangtime, it’s no wonder why Aaron Hadlow used the Vegas to become the King of The Air as well as take his assault on the World Tour!

For 2016, the profiles have been optimized to offer a more consistent pop, in addition the tension in the canopy of the kite has been improved, which leads to a higher structural stiffness and smoother ride. The new 3D-shaped canopy panels offer a cleaner airflow, whilst the new strut reinforcements increase the durability of the kite so it can handle the beatings dished out by our Pro Team! Anti-Snag is a new design for the leading edge tips, reducing the risk of lines tangling and the 2016 Vegas also benefits from our improved Lazy Pump inflation system for even better airflow.

Features

• BEST UNHOOKED PERFORMANCE AND POP UNHOOKED
• RESPONSIVE POWER RELEASE DELAY
• WORKS BEST WITH WAKESTYLEBAR 
• 3 RIDING SETUPS WITH NUMEROUS TRIMMING OPTIONS
• DIRECT & FAST TURNING
• LOADED 5TH LINE

Freestyle bar North Kiteboarding

The completely new Wakestyle Bar is based on the Trust Bar but has been fully influenced by the North Kiteboarding Wakestyle/Freestyle Team. They wanted a shorter bar (42cm), a bigger chicken loop, 22m lines, single line depower with a rubber coating and the 5-line “V" split very low at 2m away from the bar. The delay in steering and heavier pressure on the Wakestyle Bar with the recommended medium depower setting allows you to concentrate more on doing your trick and less about what's happening with the kite or your input on the bar. The kite is able to move and produce power just as quickly as the stock Trust Bar, it just takes a little bit more input and effort on the bar for steering. The lower split on the 5-line “V” noticeably changes the overall performance of the kite generating more power release delay, more slack, more pop and a delay in steering that makes doing doubles or holding grabs much easier and un-matched by the stock Trust Bar. Even the shape of the kite in the sky is more closed and has a more true C-kite shape and feel.

Movie North Vegas 2016