Description

The new North Spike is the ultimate light wind twin tip that will get you out on the water in 6-8 knots!

 

The North Spike is a light wind twin tip that takes advantage of a large, maximized planing surface to get you up and going when other twin tips can’t even get off the beach!

 

Unmatched upwind ability and aggressive heel grip allows you to get going in the super light stuff, yet still maintain your edge as the wind picks up.

 

The optimized flex and quick, lively feel still allow you to throw some big jumps and freestyle tricks despite being much larger than other freestyle twin tips. The Spike can also be used as an entry-level twin tip due to its large size and user-friendly nature.

 

Get the technical advantage of optimized flex, lively response and large, flat planing surfaces at the center and heelside to maximize your fun when your friends are sitting on the beach waiting for wind.

 

Unrivaled upwind performance and loads of heel grip will have you blasting around in wind speeds you never thought possible! Because of its size, the Spike can also double as an entry level twin-tip.

 

Great upwind and early planing abilities make this a very attractive freeride board. With the addition of a 163cm, there is a North Spike board to suit nearly every size of rider out there!

 

North Kiteboarding Track System:
Kiteboarding is evolving at an amazing pace. As a result of this development, the demands on the material are increasing as well.

 

Due to new tricks and an increased variety of people who engage in the sport, it has become more and more important that the entire equipment can be individually adjusted.

 

For this reason North have set out to develop a multifunctional mounting system for their boards. What North envisaged was a solution that would allow a wide range of adjustments as well as quick and easy mounting of the footpads without having a negative influence on the board’s flex and weight.

 

The result of this effort is a system that meets all our requirements. North proudly present the new THE TRACK SYSTEM!

 

 

The Track System features two ultrasonic welded tracks made of fibreglass reinforced plastic that are laminated into their boards in the production process. The tracks are then CNC milled out of the finished board.

 

The Track Nuts provide the connection with the footpad. The Track Nuts are made of non-corrosive brass and can be freely moved along the track to both sides. This system offers a whole range of possibilities to mount your footpads. One particular advantage is that the flexible tracks do not interfere with the finely-tuned flex of North boards.

 

It is a cruisy twin-tip with plenty of comfort for every-day riding!

Unique design features such as rounded rails, soft flex and special carving fins makes the North Spike a great board for getting up and riding as soon as possible!

 

The control is further enhanced by a wood sandwich construction and soft flex characterisitcs.

 

Small swept fins give you endless grip and very little drag to rip high speed carves in flat water and waves and even helps you load up for jumps.

The soft flex and good absorption allow you to ride effortlessly while the new carving fins give you outstanding grip and acceleration allowing for jumps, turns and riding through waves.

A great freeriding board, even in the lightest wind conditions, the North Spike 2012 makes riding easier and lets you focus on just getting out and riding!

 

 

Who is the board designed for:
The North Spike 2012 with its wide range of use, gives you great value for the money and is the clear choice for anyone who wants one board for lightwind conditions.

 

Riding Style: Freeriding / Cruising / Freestyle / Jumping

 

Skill Level: Beginner / Expert

 

North Spike 2012 Kiteboard - Length / Width:

• North Spike 2012 - 141 x 44.5cm
• North Spike 2012 - 153 x 46.5cm
• North Spike 2012 - 163 x 46.5cm

North Spike 2012 Key Features:

• Maximum Comfort and Versatility
• Fast and Controlled
• Extreme Lightwind Twin Tip
• G-10 S-Bend Fins
• Responsive Centre Flex
• Round Rails
• Soft Flex

Complete with:

• North Vario or Entity Multi-Adjustable Footstraps
• North Footplate Pads
• North S-Bend Fins
• North Grab Handle

North Spike Board Selector:

 

 

North Kiteboarding Vario Footstraps:

 

North Kiteboarding S-Bend Fins:

 

**Price include footstraps/bindings, grab handle and fins**

 

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North Spike with VARIO Pads 2012 Kiteboard 141 x 44.5cm: £479.00 153 x 46.5cm: £479.00 163 x 46.5cm: £479.00	North Spike with ENTITY Pads 2012 Kiteboard 141 x 44.5cm: £539.00 153 x 46.5cm: £539.00 163 x 46.5cm: £539.00

Wind Range

North Spike 2012 Kiteboard Wind Range
Model	50-60kg	60-70kg	70-80kg	80-90kg	90>kg
141	****	****	**
153		**	****	***	***
163		**	****	***	***
Key	*	Not Good Choice for this Weight
	**	Good Choice for this Weight
	***	Very Good Choice for this Weight
	****	Best Choice for this Weight

Features

North Spike 2012 Specifications:

North Spike Kiteboard - 141cm:

Length: 141cm
Width: 44.5cm
Weight: 3.0kg

Core: Light Woodcore
Footstrap: 2 x Asymmetrical
Foodpad: 3D Foodpads
Fin Configuration: 4 x S-Bend Fins

North Spike Kiteboard -153cm:

Length: 153cm
Width: 46.5cm
Weight: 3.2kg

Core: Light Woodcore
Footstrap: 2 x Asymmetrical
Foodpad: 3D Foodpads
Fin Configuration: 4 x S-Bend Fins

 

North Spike Kiteboard - 163cm:

Length: 163cm
Width: 46.5cm
Weight: 3.4kg
Core: Light Woodcore

Footstrap: 2 x Asymmetrical
Foodpad: 3D Foodpads
Fin Configuration: 4 x S-Bend Fins

 

North Spike 2012 Kiteboard - Length / Width:

• North Spike 2012 - 141 x 44.5cm
• North Spike 2012 - 153 x 46.5cm
• North Spike 2012 - 163 x 46.5cm

North Spike 2012 Key Features:

• Maximum Comfort and Versatility
• Fast and Controlled
• Extreme Lightwind Twin Tip
• G-10 S-Bend Fins
• Responsive Centre Flex
• Round Rails
• Soft Flex

North Spike 2012 Features / Technology:

 

Comfort:
The strong, fibrous structure of the wood core allow for a thinner core profile and a higher amount of bending compared with a traditional foam core, without the risk of breakage. The result is a board with a greater amount of flex, working as an active suspension while riding, providing a smooth and controlled feeling even through rough water.

 

Responsiveness:
Thanks to the natural flex characteristics and spring back of the wood core, our new boards have a responsive and lively feel on the water, without sacrificing the comfort. A further step in technology is the Responsive Centre Flex. The result is a highly responsive, yet still forgiving board, with instant feedback to the rider’s input.

 

Strength:
North's wood core has three times higher density than a standard foam core, and much greater strength and impact resistance. Fatigue resistance, the ability to withstand stress caused by thousands of impacts and hard landings over time, has been significantly improved. Heel dents, split cores and cracked laminates are history.

 

3D Decks Responsive Centre Flex:
For 2012 North have worked hard to further enhance the feeling and performance of our twin tips through innovation. A harmonic flex from front to rear means that the rocker line is actively changing and adapting to the water’s surface, which gives you pro active dampening and absorption of chop. Furthermore, the continuous flex offers increased power flow for hard pop, making take-offs easier and more predictable. Torsional Absorption
System offers smoother, stickier landings, a more solid feel through the water, more grip on the heel-side edge and consequently better upwind performance. Flex Tips give you more control when combined with lower bottom curve as well as responsive, controllable pop and cushioned, comfortable landings.

 

Absorption Flex Tips:

The flex tips are reinforced with transversal ribs for increased torsional stiffness to create a more aggressive edge grip and pop while the longtitudinal flex remains moderate for a smooth and forgiving ride. The result is maximum performance, control and durability in combination with a high level of comfort.

 

Medium Flex:
Allowing you to ride a majority of water conditions without compromising on performance.

 

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