North Carve 2026 – Wave & Strapless Kite
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Carve Kite
Surf / Strapless Freestyle
The Carve is a powerful, responsive, yet easy-to-control kite. It is ideal for powerful turns on the wave, riding into the barrel, or strapless freestyle tricks with plenty of airtime.
Thanks to its stable design with a low aspect ratio, the Carve allows for fast pivot turns and excellent drift. It responds very directly to both bar pressure and steering inputs. Its intuitive handling lets you focus entirely on the wave, even when the kite is out of sight during a deep bottom turn, cutback, or inside the barrel.
The Carve has a longer, progressive depower stroke. This gives it a smooth, responsive feel throughout the depower range, and it still responds directly even when you push the bar all the way out.
For 2025, the Carve’s bridle system has been further optimized. It now offers more depower and exceptionally light, direct steering. This makes the Carve feel lighter, faster through turns, and more agile overall. The canopy profile has also been made more aerodynamic. Reduced bar pressure provides more stable and efficient drift, as well as less pull on the wave.
The improved overall balance and more swept-back tips further enhance drift. When surfing waves, the kite glides effortlessly along the line and waits for your next steering input. The lightweight wingtips and harmonious swept-back shape create a balanced flight position. A smaller leading-edge diameter reduces pull, while the greater sweep makes relaunching effortless.
The 2026 Carve flies more smoothly, stays more stable in the air, and is easier to control in gusty winds. It also flies upwind quickly. Experienced riders will benefit from its impressive power and efficiency, while advanced beginners and intermediate riders will enjoy a smoother, more user-friendly ride.
Freeriders and strapless freestylers will especially appreciate the light, direct steering, longer bar travel, improved hang time, and reliable catches during rotations, as well as the softer landings.
- Refined bridling for more direct control at your fingertips.
- Stable, clean profile.
- Fast, responsive power control and delivery.
- Reliable relaunch behavior.
- High hangtime and easy catch.
- Lightweight, durable surf construction.
- Easy handling with early responsiveness.
- Progressive bar travel across the entire depower range.
- Smooth and intuitive power delivery.
- Includes premium kite bag made from recycled materials.
- LONGER DEPOWER RANGE FOR BETTER DRIFT AND SMOOTHER RESPONSE Achieve full drift whether powered or depowered – ideal for down-the-line or onshore wave riding.
- SMOOTH POWER DELIVERY For 2025, the diameter of the Leading Edge was reduced and the profile optimized to achieve more even power delivery.
- N-DURE 2 LIGHT AND DURABLE REINFORCEMENT Removing unnecessary weight improves drift without compromising structural stability.
- IMPROVED WIND RANGE WITH MORE LOW-END EFFICIENCY The low-aspect-ratio design generates more apparent wind and ensures excellent stability and performance.
- LIGHTWEIGHT BLADDERS IN ALL SIZES A lighter kite responds faster, turns quicker, and generates more lift.
- SEGMENTED ARC WITH DIRECT PIVOT STEERING Light wingtips and a balanced shape provide a central sense of balance and direct turning impulses.
- HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-DRAG BRIDLE LINES WITHOUT PULLEYS Pre-stretched and precisely cut for maximum precision, less stretch, and longer durability. Without pulleys for more safety, less drag, and more direct handling.
- OPTIMIZED AERODYNAMIC PROFILE TRANSITIONS Ensure that tensions do not transfer to the canopy and that the profile shape near the Leading Edge remains stable.
- FASTER RELAUNCH THANKS TO SWEPT LEADING EDGE DESIGN More surface area in the center provides efficiency and makes restarting from the water easier, especially in waves.
- DURALITE SEAM PROTECTION Lightweight reinforcements protect against abrasion on struts and Leading Edge. Thin foam pads slightly lift the kite and additionally protect the seams.
- 2X INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE SETTINGS Bar pressure and steering behavior can be adjusted at the wingtips – for a personalized riding feel from light and forgiving to direct and precise.
- KEVLAR-REINFORCED STRUT SYSTEM WITH BRIDLE DEFLECTORS For a durable connection between strut and Leading Edge. Deflectors prevent line tangling.
- HYPERFLOW QUICK INFLATION SYSTEM Ergonomic single-point system with a large hose for fast inflation. The valve is easy to operate even in cold conditions and compatible with most pumps.
- N-HTRS HIGH PERFORMANCE RIPSTOP CANOPY High-strength polyester material for low weight, high tear resistance, zero porosity, and long lifespan.
- DURABLE N-DURE2 DACRON AIRFRAME All inflated structures and wingtips are made from high-quality N-DURE2 Dacron for maximum strength and durability. An additional markcloth layer reinforces the trailing edge and protects the canopy.
- N-HTRS – High-Performance High-Tenacity Ripstop Canopy.
- N-Dure2 – Dacron airframe and reinforcements.
- DuraLite seam protectors.
- Airlite lightweight bladders for all sizes.
- Kite
- Kite bag
- Repair kit
- Sandbag
