Review North Rebel 2018

Riding type:	Freeride/Allround
Year:	2018
Brand:	North kiteboarding
Size:	05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m, 15m
Type:	SLE
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Big air / all-round riders

Designers Goals (manufacturer text)

If ever there was a kite that needs no introduction it is the Rebel, one of the most popular kites of all time; it is the choice of ambitious freeriders and kiters who like to boost huge airs. It’s perfect for experienced riders and experts alike, offering excellent performance for hooked in cruising and lots of hangtime. For the first time in the Rebel’s history, it can now be flown on 4 or 5 lines. The 5th line is unloaded for 2018, meaning you can decide the best setup depending on your preference and riding style. The turning speed has been enhanced, in combination with a smoother and rounder turning. The wind range has increased. While many changes have been made, one aspect has remained constant; the Rebel is still the ultimate boosting machine offering huge jumps with lots of hangtime and glide in the air! All that with the typical Rebel feel you love so much!

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Details:

Riding type:	Freeride/Allround
Year:	2018
Brand:	North kiteboarding
Size:	05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m, 14m, 15m
Type:	SLE
One pump:	Yes
Bridles:	Yes
Number of struts:	5
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 3 reviews on this product:

North Rebel 2018 11m

Name:

stefarius

Weight:

Riding style:

allround

Years of experience:

Personal page:

www.kitemobile.nl

Water conditions:

flat, chop

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 15 knots up to 25

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

11m

Most remarkable characteristics:

glide phase

ShortLong

high end

Small rangeLarge range

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

user friendly

PoorGreat

total depower

Some pressureTotal depower

kite reaction

SlowQuick

kite relaunch

DifficultEasy

bar pressure

HeavyLight

lift

GradualExplosive

drift

HardSoft

kitefinder.com - 15.09.2017 at 12:21 hour

Comments:

Had a great session with the Rebel. +20 knots with the 11m and can't wait to get the Rebel in 25 knots of wind. This is a real floater, totally different feel than the 2017 model. Feels a bit like other wide wing delta shapes. Strong feedback on the bar, great float, direct power de-power control and a sheet & go feel. The Rebel likes upwind tacks, just place the kite low in the wind window and up you go. My favoriet Rebel hangtime machine was the 2016 Rebel serie. That was the most tuned Rebel I ever rode. This one is more Delta, more All-round, more adjust to a wider public. North listening too the public, well done. Hardcore Rebel riders, the 12m from the 2016 series is the PRIME.

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North Rebel 2018 11m

Name:

stefarius

Weight:

Riding style:

allround

Years of experience:

Personal page:

www.kitemobile.nl

Water conditions:

flat

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 8 knots up to 12

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

11m

Most remarkable characteristics:

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

kite stability

UnstableStable

kite reaction

SlowQuick

low end

Small rangeLarge range

drift

HardSoft

user friendly

PoorGreat

kite relaunch

DifficultEasy

bar pressure

HeavyLight

kitefinder.com - 02.09.2017 at 20:04 hour

Comments:

Just had a ride with the new 11m North Rebel 2018. Had a 27m line bar (2017) and a hydrofoil. I know it's a kite for high end winds, big boost and floaty jumps. Still, liked to find out about you can hydrofoil in very light winds with the new Rebel. Yes, you can! Stability stays great, the Rebel hasn't a lot of grunt so you have to steer the kite a bit more. Critical situations in low edges of the wind window are no problem. Downloop or walk/swim upwind. The relaunch is only possible on the old school way. Swim towards the kite! Would it be my first choice for hydrofoiling? No, but if you are a big air kind of rider with a intension to foil in light winds. The Rebel will deliver!

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North Rebel 2018 09m

Name:

Thijs van Westing

Weight:

Riding style:

allround, big-air

Years of experience:

Personal page:

www.vikingbookings.com/

Water conditions:

small-waves

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 25 knots up to 35

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

09m

Most remarkable characteristics:

boost

SoftStrong

glide phase

ShortLong

price quality

PoorGreat

drift

HardSoft

slack line steering

SlowQuick

kitefinder.com - 10.08.2017 at 09:48 hour

Comments:

The 2018 Rebel overdelivers. It really got better on every aspect:

- Faster turning
- Higher jumping
- More float
- Easier to ride
- Better kiteloops

I tried the 7, 9 and 12 Rebel. Normally i ride 7, 9 Vegas and 12 Rebel. This year i chose the 7, 9 and 12 Rebel because i like boosting and looping. For me, this was a very good choice. The Rebel 2018 made my life so much easier now! I am very impressed!

Besides that, the new freeride bar (for riders like me, i never unhook) is great! Much more depower because of the small chicken loop and you are standing in a more natural stance, even when overpowered.

8 kudos - +