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North Mode
Β£1,129.00 GBP
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When high-speed performance is required, efficiency is key. The North Mode is a high-speed performance wing that incorporates N-Weave woven fibre technology, 3x stiffer and 40% lighter than traditional leading-edge materials, for the most efficient power delivery on the market. N-Weave reduces structural deflection and transfers wind energy into greater forward speed, explosive boost and hangtime for freestyle tricks.
Development of this new material technology has allowed us to create a stiffer, lighter and more durable wing without geometric compromise. The Mode has a fast, VMG-optimized design, which lets you sail closer to the wind, on higher upwind angles, and reduces your need to tack or gybe, so you reach the mark as quickly as possible.
North have designed the Mode primarily for high-speed performance, but the stiffer airframe also translates into unprecedented loft for higher jumps and forward momentum on landings. With incredible high-end stability, the 4.2 and 5.5m are ideal for use in stronger winds, while the 7m is optimised for greater power in lighter air.
The wing has a balanced lower aspect ratio with rounded wingtips to reduce tip strike, and the new panel layout delivers wingtip stability and increased tension under load.
Featuring rigid GripLock micro-trim control handles for immediate response, and new race-window positioning to help you keep a close eye on your opponents.Β
A new low-elongation, high tensile strength woven fibre, to help reduce geometric compromise in our inflated structures. N-Weave creates a stiffer, lighter rig that holds its shape when under load and has a highly efficient power delivery.Β 3x stiffer than a polyester of the same weight, N-Weave reduces structural deflection and transfers wind energy into greater forward speed, explosive boost and hangtime for freestyle tricks.
The primary design objectives for the Mode were speed and VMG, or Velocity Made Good, which indicates your speed towards or from the direction of the wind. The wingβs fast, VMG-optimized design enables you to sail closer to the wind, on higher upwind angles, reducing your need to tack or gybe, so you reach the mark as quickly as possible.
The Mode has incredible high-end stability. The 4.2 and 5.5 are designed for high end, stronger winds, while the 7m is optimised for greater power in lighter air. The wing also has excellent range - thatβs why thereβs only three in the whole quiver. Any rider will benefit from the wingβs stability and tensioning. Once youβre up on the foil its designed for stability at the high end β whereas the Nova and Nova Light Wind are designed for better performance in the low end.
There are two main valves, one on the LE and one on the strut, with an interlinking valve and hose. This enables you to inflate the strut to a higher pressure than the leading edge. The N-Weave material also has a higher inflation pressure capacity, which enables you to to use a smaller wing size, without sacrificing power.
Rigid GripLock micro-trim control handles for immediate response and intuitive transitions. The rigid handles radically transform the way you ride,β―with instant control and reduced hand-fatigue.β―The two long handlebarsβ―areβ―wrappedβ―in a soft EVA grip for comfort, and enable you to slide your handsβ―into optimum trimming positions to control the wingβs pitch,β―yawβ―andβ―roll,β―while keeping your body positioned perfectly over the foil.β―More freedomβ―in your hand placement lets you choose the best feel based on the conditions, your armβ―length,β―and your body size.
New race-window positioning for keeping an eye on your opponents. Weβve placed two smaller windows in front of you so you can see down wind. Weβve also placed a window towards the end of the strut for a visual on whatβs behind you.
