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 hang-time. 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.
Ranges
| Size | Wind Range (Knots) |
| 6m | 20+ |
| 7m | 18-36+ |
| 8m | 16-35 |
| 9m | 14-32 |
| 10m | 12-29 |
| 11m | 11-27 |
| 12m | 10-25 |
| 14m | 8-22 |
*Recommended for an average-sized kiter riding a twintip with intermediate to advanced skills.
Lighter rider/beginner? Take 5 knots off the high end of the range.
Foiling? Drop a few sizes to suit the conditions.
Features
Faster-Flying Thinner Leading Edge
The 2026 Orbit is faster-flying with more direct turning, vertical lift, and improved low-end. The thinner LE also increases the loop speed, so it can fly forward and catch you quicker.
Aerodynamic Contoured PTP2
A zigzag-shaped single transition panel helps reduce span-wise tension in the seams, smooths out the profile shape, and creates a cleaner transition from the leading edge to the canopy.
Response 5-Point Bridle
The extra bridle point supports the slimmer LE, maintaining the rigidity of the lighter airframe and ensuring stability for controlled response, energetic feel, and increased depower.
Reduced Drag, Increased Lift
The Orbit’s segmented arc is slightly narrower in the shoulders and wider in the wingtips, for reduced drag and faster turning. The slightly deeper profile in the centre creates more lift.
N-Max2 Pro-Technology Airframe
A durable and lightweight airframe material. The multi-layer longitudinal weave improves consistency and tear strength and has greater bias elongation for more dynamic steering.
5-Strut Stability
Five struts provide additional canopy support, keeping the profile steady for incredible top-end stability, wind range and more control over the canopy movement at low attack angles.
Higher Aspect Ratio Design
Low-drag, high lift profile. Sits further forward in the wind window for upwind and boosting performance. The HA ratio provides more area in the centre of the kite for efficiency and relaunch.
