Boosts and loops with a smooth reliable catch
The Reach has superb loft and hang time with a compact steering radius, thanks to its medium-high aspect ratio design with wider wing-tip and well-balanced bridle. During a loop, many kites will pause before they climb back up, but the Reach has a smooth, consistent catch and doesn’t hesitate to come back around.
Incredible stability for foil and light wind
Boasting predictable, consistent power delivery in every condition, the Reach has exceptional performance at the low-end - especially at slower speeds in lighter wind. Its moderate leading-edge diameter provides additional buoyancy, helping the kite to release quickly from the water in eve the lightest conditions.
Well-balanced tactile surf handling
Quick responsive steering and neutral static balance helps you fire up your performance in the surf, without any surprises. The Reach drifts well and doesn’t fall over, front-stall or back-stall - making it your go-to kite for foiling and wave-riding.
New segmented curve arc for improved canopy tension
Where nature meets technology. We’ve revised the Reach arc shape so tension ca transition more evenly through the canopy, as you would see in a catenary shape in nature. The new segmented curve arc gives the kite a cleaner profile that is more stable in kite loops. The kite remains light and fast but now has a crisper, more snappy feel.
Massive wind range and upwind drive
A precise draft-forward profile gives the Reach a very smooth and efficient profile entry and upwind drive. We’ve refined the panel cuts for a cleaner profile entry, removing the heavy-duty canopy panels.There’s now only one panel segment instead of two, this reduces the number of seams, and helps to smooth out the profile shape, creating a smooth transition from the segmented leading edge to the curved canopy. This results in an even more aerodynamic and efficient airflow and less turbulence.
Reduced Dacron for lighter weight
Using a lighter weight Dacron on the leading edge and struts saves a significant amount of weight. For 2024 we’ve reduced the total amount of Dacron used on the kite, making what is already the lightest kite in our range even lighter. We’ve used a two-ply canopy material along the trailing edge for optimal steering and performance, without compromising strength or durability. The lighter weight kite has a snappier response, more direct steering and more dynamic recovery.
Progressive freestyle medium-high AR
A forgiving kite with pop when you need it for freestyle manoeuvres. The medium high aspect ratio, combined with the powerful profile, gives the Reach explosive pop. Good pop helps generate line slack for handle passes - simply load up, edge hard and pop off water for easy freestyle progression.
Direct and Responsive steering
Tactile handling with light bar pressure and steering impulse for a fast response and tight turning radius. Refined tuning of the short responsive bridle gives the Reach quick, exponential deposed, allowing you to ride it in an even wider range of conditions. The bar pressure and steering impulse can be adjusted on the wing tip, allowing you to fine tune the kite's characteristics to your personal preference
Larger sizes light wind-optimised
Predictable, consistent power delivery in every condition, and exceptional performance at the low-end. The 13,15 or 17m Reach will get you up and riding with a power-hungry TwinTip like the new Trace in just 8 knots. The combination of lighter weight materials and design elements give the kite a surprisingly light bar pressure, fast turning speed and fore and aft balance. We recommend you select your lightwind kite size according to rider weight rather than wind range. We recommend the 13m for lighter riders (under 70kg), and the 17m for heavier riders (over 85kg).
Lightweight Bladders in every size
Bladders make up a bigger weight percentage than any other material used in a kite. The lighter the kite, the more efficiently it flies, the greater the performance in lighter winds, the faster the steering, the more lift created and the higher you jump.
Durable, higher tensile leading edge seams
There is a large amount of force on the closing seam of the leading edge due to inflation and steering movement. We’ve replaced the thread in the closing seam with a new lightweight thread that features a higher breaking strength and better shock-absorbing qualities. Similar to the lines on a parachute, which undergo a high amount of movement and elongation, the new thread has improved fatigue, impact and wear resistance.
Highest quality no-pulley, low drag bridle lines
Our highest-quality, low-profile, pre-stretched bridle lines are a pre-loaded and measured before cutting to improve accuracy and consistency. This results in reduced shrinkage, reduced elongation and improved longevity. Removing ALL pulleys from the bridle improves safety and gives the kite direct and precise handling. The end result is lower drag, more accuracy and a more direct feeling.
High Performance N-HTRS Canopy
All our kites are manufactured using North High Tenacity Ripstop (N-HTRS) polyester yarn canopy material for lightness, high tear strength, zero porosity and longevity.
DuraLite seam protection
Lightweight reinforcement to protect from chafing and abrasion along the struts to the leading edge. Thin foam padding is inserted underneath to form a lightweight durable buffer which lifts the kite slightly off rough surfaces, and protects the stitching along the struts and leading edge seams.
HyperFlow rapid inflation system cap and valve geometry
Ergonomic high volume single point inflation system with large diameter hose for rapid inflation and deflation. The cap and valve base geometry have been updated for more comfortable opening and closing in colder conditions (when your fingers are freezing). The bayonet style main inflation valve is compatible with most pumps - no adapter required.
