all years
Available tests mainly cover the 2020 to 2024 Orbit models. It is a five-strut big-air kite known for strong boosting, hangtime, stability and fast looping, while remaining approachable for freeride. The 2020 model could front-stall, an issue corrected from 2021 onward and refined in later versions.
Strengths
- Excellent boost and hangtime
- Very stable in strong wind
- Fast loops with early catch
- Easy to fly for its performance
Weaknesses
- The 2020 model could front-stall
- Less versatile than a three-strut freeride kite
- Limited independent data for 2025 to 2027
Who for
It suits twin-tip riders focused on big air and loops, from intermediate to advanced level, especially in stronger winds.
Sources
- MACkite Boardsports Center2020 North Orbit First Impressions
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Orbit 9m 2021
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Orbit 9m 2022
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Orbit 9m 2023
- MACkite Boardsports2024 North Orbit Kite Overview
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Orbit 2024
