Review North Evo 2010
« Return to search resultsRiding type: | Allround/Starters |
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Year: | 2010 |
Brand: | North kiteboarding |
Size: | 05m, 07m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m |
Type: | Delta |
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Kite
Beginner/Allround/freeride kite with freestyle capability.
Designers Goals
The Evo is an allrounder. It offers a good low-end, a lot of pop, excellent feedback and stability. Compared to previous models the 2010 Evo offers a better re-launch with the smaller sizes.
Details:
Riding type: | Allround/Starters |
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Year: | 2010 |
Brand: | North kiteboarding |
Size: | 05m, 07m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m |
Type: | Delta |
One pump: | No |
Bridles: | Yes |
Number of struts: | 5 |
Colours: | Various |
Line length: | 24m |
Bar length: | 46cm-55cm |
Bar: | 4 and 5 lines |
Depower: | Clamcleat |
Safety: | Pull |
Swivel: | Yes |
Variable bar length: | Yes |
Oh shit handles: | No |
North Evo 12m
Test conditions
wind: 12/15 knots
location: flat water
Conclusion
The 12M North Evo performs well in light wind conditions, in particular for skim and/or strapless kitesurfers. The kite has a good reaction time and small turning circle and is fun to fly.
The 12M Evo is less suitable for freestylers because it lacks the boost and there is little or no sweet-spot. However, if you are a big guy/girl and you are looking for a kite to get you up and going in normal conditions the 12M Evo might be right for you, it has enough power to get you going without an explosive build up of power.
On top of all this the Evo can put a smile on every old-school rider.
Compared to the previous Evo the 2010 Evo keeps it's profile better and the preformance has increased.
Basics
Windrange
Total depower
Safety system
Kite re-launch
Kite stability
Total depower. underpowered it has a tendancy to tilt forward.
Oldskool
Lift
soft
High-end
Glide phase
Low-end
Wave
Turning circle
Steering with low line tension
Reaction to steering action
Feedback at edge of wind window
Race
Acceleration
Kiteposition in wind-window
Maximum speed
Going upwind
By pulling the bar towards you it gives you power, with a little practice and technique you will be able to go upwind.
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