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North 2022 Foil

Postby Toby » Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:40 pm

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Run. Fly. Be. | North Foils launches new season Wing, Surf and Kite Foil Collection.

www.northfoils.com





As humans, we’re drawn to foiling because it gives us back a direct connection to nature, to freedom. Foiling opens up a whole new world. It’s a sport and a technology that sets us free. The North Foils rally cry “Run, Fly Be”, inspired by philosopher Bruce Lee, reminds us that we can be as powerful, as ever-changing, as unstoppable, as wild, and free as water itself. “Run, Fly, Be” inspires us to create a lifestyle based on your own rules, not that of anyone else.

Brand Director Mike Raper is enthusiastic about the launch and growth of the North offering, in line with the rise of foiling worldwide. “North is inspired by nature - Engineered, Refined, Intuitive – and the North design process begins and ends on the water. But we live by the philosophy of less is more. Keeping our gear simple and easy to use, but still high-performance and built to last,” says Mike.

There are several exciting new technological developments across the 2022 range which help deliver a more effortless experience to the rider:
The new Nova Freeride Wing has a completely different outline, a big sweet spot between the bottom and top end, and improved power delivery: “When you’re riding the wing it has a much lighter feeling, the tacks, gybes and transitions feel really easy. We’ve focussed attention to the performance of the wing, but also to the user interface, with the introduction of rigid griplock handles.
“Rigid handles give you so much more control over the wing and the ability to initiate a turn with a flick of the wrist. You’re able to make micro-adjustments, and control the wing with one hand,” says Mike. “Plus the handles reduce fatigue.”

Product Manager Uli Sommerlatt says: “We spend a lot of time tacking upwind then riding rolling swells downwind. You’re literally surfing, carving, hacking these ocean waves. With the rigid handles our riding levels have improved so much – you nail manoeuvres straight away, first time.”
Refined for 2022, the Sonar Modular Foil System has been upgraded to include the longer 700mm fuselage, and a new, higher aspect carbon stabilizer, while the addition of the new MA Series of hydrofoil wings takes your foiling to a whole new level.

“The Sonar Carbon is one of the stiffest and highest performing systems on the market,” says Uli. “Combined with the new S-Series high speed, low drag, super-efficient stabilizers, the new Sonar takes your foiling to a whole new level. “We’re also stoked on how much fun the new MA-Series Front Wings are across every foil discipline – wing, prone and kite. Agile and fast-turning, with incredible speed range and manoeuvrability, the MA hydrofoil is a complete game-changer.”
Attaching the Sonar Foil System to your foilboard is fast and simple. You never have to lose a bolt or screw, and you can easily adjust your mast position. The DropBox fast foil-mounting system allows you to leave the screws and nuts attached to the foil mast. Simply drop them into the slots on your board, slide them back, tighten and go. For 2022 North has made the DropBox track longer on the Seek and Swell for greater adjustment range.

The new SEEK Wingfoil Board has a radically different design for 2022, making it much easier to use. Board shaper Jaimie Scott says: “The biggest challenge for most riders is getting up on foil. For 2022 we’ve updated the rocker profile and added more curve between the feet - this increases the waterline length and allows the board to get up and going a lot sooner. You’ll find the new boards are a lot more forgiving and allow you to stay in the same position on the board when you’re starting out and when you’re up foiling, using straps, or strapless.”

The new Swell Foil Surf Board is designed to fit the waves: “We’ve put more rocker in the board, which allows you to foil closer to the surface of the water and you can touch down a lot better without tracking. This gives you the ability to push harder through your turns and even attempt to bounce off white washes. Concave in the bevelled rails on the underside of the board improves your grip when duck-diving, and when you’re popping up. We’ve kept the wedge cut in the tail, so you basically don’t feel the drag when you hit the water, just bounce up and carry on.”

The new 2022 North Foil collection is now available to purchase at your local retailer or directly at northfoils.com, so you can now configure your set up online and have it delivered straight to your door.

NOVA Performance Freeride Wing 
1.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5 | 6 | 7 m
Power up in a wider wind range 
Exceptionally smooth, balanced wing with powerful forward drive, massive wind range and light, intuitive handling. The new Nova has a compact outline with shorter wingspan. This improves the power delivery, makes the wing easier to handle and reduces tip-strike. New rigid GripLock control handles with comfort grip enables more intuitive hand positioning, micro-trimming, and more immediate control.

https://northkb.com/products/nova-wing-2022


NEW SONAR CF Carbon Edition
CF72 | CF85
Crafted to perfection 
Insane response. Incredible performance. Engineered with exceptional stiffness for all disciplines, the CF Edition is made from lightweight and durable carbon pre-preg components and has a reduced swing weight for an agile, dynamic and direct feel, and great pumpability. Assembled from our fully modular Sonar system components, the new CF Edition has a longer C700 Fuselage and new S270 Stabilizer for added stability, performance, and efficiency.  

https://northkb.com/products/sonar-carb ... ition-2022


NEW SONAR AF Foil Edition 
AF72 | AF85
Future proof your foiling
Start building your modular foil quiver here. The AF Edition is engineered to last, with exceptional strength to weight and our unique GeoLock system for a clean direct feel with minimum resistance. The new AF Edition kite, wing, surf and tow-in foils with added stability, performance and efficiency.

https://northkb.com/products/sonar-foil-edition-2022


NEW SONAR MID-ASPECT (MA) FRONT WINGS 
MA1050 | MA1200 | MA1350
Up your game 
Agile, fast-turning wings with incredible speed range and maneuverability, insane glide and pumpability.  The easy-to-use MA is your go-to front wing for Kite, Wing, Surf and Tow Foiling. A must have for every foil quiver. 

https://northkb.com/collections/front-wings


NEW SONAR STABILIZERS
S210 | S270 | S320
Performance, efficiency and exceptional glide across all disciplines
Our new thinner profile and higher aspect ratio carbon stabilizers offer reduced resistance and a more efficient outline. The S270 is your go-to for all round kite, wing and surf performance, offering optimal balance, speed, efficiency and control. Pair the S210 with a smaller front wing for high-speed performance and a more agile feel. Pair the S320 with a larger front wing for early planing, greater balance and stability. 

https://northkb.com/collections/stabilizers


NEW SONAR STABILIZER SHIM KIT 
Finetune your ride 
Use our stackable custom shims to make the smallest tweak in the Angle of Attack and control the amount of downforce the stabilizer creates. Shimming can improve comfort, reduce fatigue, change the cadence of your pump or the turning radius of your carve and let you increase/decrease your front and rear foot pressure without changing your foot position. 

https://northkb.com/products/sonar-stabilizer-shim-kit


SEEK Wing Foil Board 
4’4 | 4’6 | 4’8 | 4’10 | 5’1 | 5’5 | 5’11
Rise up 
Early takeoffs. Effortless touchdown recovery. Easy gybes and tacks. Engineered for an intuitive and direct connection to your hydrofoil, the Seek has a stiff and responsive, lightweight and durable Hybrid Carbon construction with a PVC-reinforced EPS core. With updated volumes for each board length, you can now ride a full size shorter.

https://northkb.com/products/seek-foil-board-2022


SWELL Surf Foil Board 
3’10 | 4’1 | 4’4 | 4’7 | 4’10
Catch every wave 
Pocket frother. Foam chaser. The Swell’s short, compact outline is shaped for efficient energy transfer across endless lumps and bumps. Its lightweight yet durable hybrid carbon construction is stiff, responsive and maneuverable. With a redefined rocker and redistributed volume, the 2022 Swell delivers a more forgiving ride with improved wave-fit, crisper release, exceptional pumpability and efficient paddling. New easy to grab concaved forward rails. Wedged tail shape for faster take-offs and improved pumpability.

https://northkb.com/products/swell-foil-board-2022


SCOOP Performance Kite / Tow-In Foil Board 
120x46 | 135x49 cm
Ride like the wind 
A versatile, direct and responsive performance foilboard with instant touchdown recovery. The Hybrid Carbon Scoop features an intuitive concaved deck for smooth transitions and easy steering. The shape is refined for 2022 with steeper bevelled rails and increased tail rocker to help the board release off the water and improve pumpability. We’ve also introduced a new 135cm size for riders who prefer more length forward of their front foot.

https://northkb.com/products/scoop-foil-board-2022


NEW SCOOP MINI Peformance Freeride Foilboard 
110x45 cm
The Minimalist 
When we set out to design the Scoop Mini, we wanted to craft a board that would perform a single task to the highest standard possible. Instead of trying to do it all, we’ve focused on the essential. Introducing the Scoop Mini, a direct and responsive high-performance kite foilboard for more advanced riders. Featuring a compact, ultralight hybrid carbon construction with durable, high-density foam core. Less, but better.

https://northkb.com/products/scoop-mini-foil-board


SENSE Kite/Wake Foil Board 
135x47 cm
Another dimension 
Step up your foiling game with roll to ride water starts, magic glide, fast set up and fuss-free travelling. The Sense delivers strength and performance in a lightweight and durable wood core construction. Even on the lightest wind days, this board is your gateway to new adventures.

https://northkb.com/products/sense-foil-board-1


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www.northfoils.com

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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby Javig84 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:23 pm

North wing foil gear looking sweet! How does one begging to understand wing and foil size needed!?

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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby StellaBlu » Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:45 pm

Javig84 wrote:
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:23 pm
North wing foil gear looking sweet! How does one begging to understand wing and foil size needed!?
Wing size is pretty straightforward, and you can find wind range for most wings on the market. 5m is a very common size and can stretch to fit a range from 12-24 knots (north website says 10-28, which seems way over/under powered at the ends of the range) for an advanced, average sized male rider (more like 16-20 knots for a beginner).

Foil is more complicated and depends on the shape / aspect ratio of the foil. Way oversimplifying, but you can get lift from both area (sq/in or cm) or larger aspect ratio - but these variables also change other ride characteristics. Probably start with something mid aspect (5.0-7.0 AR) in the 1300-1600 sqcm range. I havent ridden these foils (but have experience with other high/mid/low aspect foils of varying sizes) and this still seems like a bit of a gap in the North lineup. The MA 1350 looks like roughly the right shape, but seems slightly small for a beginner and lower aspect than I would like. Their high aspect range isn't actually very high aspect, so the HA 1450 might be the best option, particularly if you have foiling experience.

Generally looks like a solid line. The tweaks to the boards look really good and I like the handles on the wings. So many good foil options on the market right now, hard to get overly excited about these.
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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby verkiter » Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:30 pm

Wondering if the new S270 will pair well with the original Sonar 1150. I have been waiting for new stabilizers to be released. I thought it was odd that they only had one stab for the entire foil line. The original stab never felt quite right to me but there were no other options.

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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby mattaiken MYS NKB » Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:48 am

verkiter wrote:
Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:30 pm
Wondering if the new S270 will pair well with the original Sonar 1150. I have been waiting for new stabilizers to be released. I thought it was odd that they only had one stab for the entire foil line. The original stab never felt quite right to me but there were no other options.
All foil components are forward/backward compatible, so you can use any of the new stabilizers on previous season foil systems. I have tried the new stabilizers but I understand the new S270 will feel faster than the previous/first generation.

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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby gmb13 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:09 pm

Enjoying my first wave session on the 2022 North Foils Gear.
Wing: Nova 2022 3.5m
Board: Seek 2022 4'8"



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Re: North 2022 Foil

Postby FoilFreak » Fri Jun 03, 2022 6:41 pm

Thrilled to have a new quiver of 2022 North Nova's. The handles on the 2021 wings were great, but these new rigid bars on the 2022's are a complete game changer, especially when riding with gloves/mitts in the winter/spring/fall here in Ontario. The room on these bars to pass the wing from one hand to the other is amazing, where before it was difficult to 'match hands' into the same smaller handle (especially with the extra bulk of gloves).
The pulled in wingtips are a huge improvement too. I dip them into the water way less now.
Plus the construction is bomber!
Also loving the 98 litre SEEK board (i'm 200lbs) and the 50 litre SWELL (as pictured here). Get some.
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