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The North Code Zero is a very light single-strut kite aimed primarily at light-wind foiling, while remaining usable for wave riding. The 2024 version improves turning speed, drift, stability and bar feedback over the 2023 model, while the 2023 is praised for easy relaunch and strong low-wind performance.
Strengths
- Excellent light-wind performance
- Light, fast and easy to control
- Very easy relaunch, even in minimal wind
- Good drift and useful foil-to-wave versatility
Weaknesses
- Can flutter near the top of its range
- May stall in extremely light wind during direction changes
- The 2024 version is more foil-focused
- Some user reports mention trailing-edge wear on certain kites
Who for
Best suited to freeride foilers seeking maximum light-wind performance, with occasional small-wave or surf-kite use.
Sources
- TheKiteMagNorth Code Zero 2024 Review - TheKiteMag Tests2025-11-03
- MACkite Boardsports Center2023 North Code Zero On-Water Review2026-11-08
- MACkite Boardsports Center2024 North Code Zero | On-Water Review2026-11-08
- MACkite Boardsports Center2024 North Code Zero Review2026-10-31
- iKitesurf MagazineCode Zero 2024 Review2024-01-28
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Code Zero 9m 2023
- iKitesurf MagazineNorth Kiteboarding Code Zero 2024
- RedditNorth Code Zero 2023 vs 20242023-08-29
