2026 North Orbit Kite (Pre-order)

Big Air / Freeride

Engineered for Extremity

With 8% less weight and 30% more strength, Orbit’s upgraded N-Max2 airframe shrugs off even the wildest gusts, remaining stable and poised so you can ride the storm’s full force - and come back wanting more.

North's iconic premier 5-strut kite delivers user-friendly performance with a big wind range, effortless steering and upwind drive. Completely redesigned for 2026, the new Orbit flies smoother, jumps higher and gives riders more control in big air maneuvers. It is your ultimate kite for loop progression, with more precise, responsive steering and increased loft and hangtime. The pro-technology N-Max2 airframe material has enabled us to create a slimmer, lighter leading edge (LE) for improved efficiency. A new five-point precision bridle supports this thinner LE, while a higher aspect ratio (from 4.3 to 5.2) and a more forward and cambered profile give the kite a smoother, more energetic feel.

Features

New Response 5-point bridle attachment system
New thinner low-drag LE and struts
New PTP2 contoured to reduce tension in the seams
Higher Aspect Ratio for increased loft and hangtime
More swept slimmer wingtips for precise responsive steering
More forward and cambered profile for higher boosts & easier loops
C-ARC Continuous Curved Segment Arc-design
Stable 5-Strut Performance
Ultralite StitchHold Technology
Low Profile Bridle Lines
Three performance tuning options
DuraLite Seam Protection
Airlite Lightweight Bladders
HyperFlow Rapid Inflation
Lightweight Trailing Edge Reinforcement
Kevlar Reinforced Strut Attachment
Includes Premium recycled fabric Kite Bag

Materials

New lightweight and durable pro-technology N-Max2 airframe
New N-RS3 High Tenacity Triple Ripstop Canopy

Includes: Kite, Kite Bag, Repair Kit, Sand Bag

“There’s something really special about the new Orbit. What stands out most for me is the second lift, that moment the kite catches me after the loop feels smoother than ever before. And the purple kite, easily my favorite color from the range.” - Nathalie Lambrecht