Review North Neo 2017

Riding type:	Freeride/Wave
Year:	2017
Brand:	North kiteboarding
Size:	04m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m
Type:	SLE
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Dedicated Wave

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

The Neo is a purebred wave kite ready to meet your wave shredding needs. Perfectly suited to hardcore wave fanatics and strapless wave freestyle riders, this powerful kite design allows you to use 1-2sqm less than you would normally do on other models, which automatically makes you use faster turning kites! The high performance design concept makes the Neo travel fast and effortless when riding towards the kite or surfing down the line, but delivers smooth power when needed, e.g. in powerful bottom turns. The Neo is the guarantee for a responsive ride with excellent manoeuvrability. Due to its accessible steering, the forgiving feel and a quick and easy relaunch, the Neo is also ideal for freeriding, doesn´t matter if on a twin tip or a surfboard.

Features

MODERATE DELTA DESIGN
4TH AND 5TH LINE COMPATIBLE
3 STRUT DESIGN
EXCELLENT DRIFTING ABILITES
RESPONSIVE STEERING WHEN DEPOWERED
QUICK AND CONSISTENT TURNING WHEN POWERED
VERY POWERFUL (CHOOSE 1-2 SIZES SMALLER)

North Click Bar

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Details:

Riding type:	Freeride/Wave
Year:	2017
Brand:	North kiteboarding
Size:	04m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m
Type:	SLE
One pump:	Yes
Bridles:	Yes
Number of struts:	3
Colours:	Various
Line length:	19m-22m-24m-27m
Bar length:	35cm - 45cm
Bar:	4 and 5 lines
Depower:	Clamcleat
Safety:	Push
Swivel:	Yes
Variable bar length:	Yes
Oh shit handles:	No

There are 1 reviews on this product:

North Neo 2017 09m

Name:

stefarius

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Riding style:

allround

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Tested Wind Conditions:

From 10 knots up to 12

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

09m

Most remarkable characteristics:

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

safety system

DifficultEasy

kite stability

UnstableStable

bar pressure

HeavyLight

kitefinder.com - 26.09.2016 at 11:41 hour

Comments:

I had a hydrofoil session with the new Neo 9m in very light wind for this size. The 9/12 knot where enough to lift me out of the water and ride. So the low end is great ( like always).

The new Neo feels the same, had the new click bar in my hands and I believe this gave the Neo a slightly different feel.
So, the Neo is pretty the same, the new click bar gives it a bit more compact & direct feel.

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