Review North Dice 2018
« Return to search resultsRiding type: | Freeride/Wave |
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Year: | 2018 |
Brand: | North kiteboarding |
Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m |
Type: | SLE |
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Rider Profile
Wave & freestyle riders
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
If you love freestyle, but also like to play in the waves from time to time, the DICE is the kite you need in your quiver. For 2018 there have been some major updates; the goal was to create a modern kite with a slight delta shape to make it a progressive freestyle kite for advanced riders. An extra panel was added between the centre and quarter strut; this increases the radius profile of the kite. Also, the leading edge diameters were completely reworked to increase the structural stiffness in the wingtip area. These changes have improved the dynamic handling that the DICE has always been famous for and impresses even the most progressive freestyle rider. The steering is now even more responsive, allowing you to boost bigger jumps and control your loops with ease. Pop created by the kite is explosive, and there is a good amount of slack for unhooked tricks too. The DICE is the only kite to combine outstanding pop and release for freestyle with dynamic handling for waves, pleasing the kite crack who wants it all.
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Details:
Riding type: | Freeride/Wave |
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Year: | 2018 |
Brand: | North kiteboarding |
Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m |
Type: | SLE |
One pump: | Yes |
Bridles: | Yes |
Number of struts: | 3 |
Colours: | Various |
Bar length: | 35cm - 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 |
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For the rebel, I have a 2017 7m and a friend took a 9m 2018. No big surprise, the wing is still good in jumping. The advantage of this year, it goes in 4 lines and it is faster.
For bar pressure, both are light
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When you unpack the kite, it’s beautiful. The new grey/black colours give an amazing contrast with the turquoise Zanzibari waters.
The canopy material has changed into Trinity material with 3 and 2 cords woven into it for better strength and durability. Also it has 2 coatings for a more crisp feeling and a longer lifespan of the kite.
On the water the kite is very stable and the low end is definitely improved. The drifting is much better and with a downloop the kite keeps power and when you start to edge the power gently increases back into the kite. With the Dice from last year it was more on-off.
The kite is very direct and you can constantly feel where it is, which makes it a very predictable kite with a smooth feel.
We enjoyed the new Dice a lot.
Check it out for yourself:
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