Instructor's Choice Kiteboarding Package

Instructor's Choice Kiteboarding Package

This package comes 100% complete, including:

• Kite, Control bar & lines, pump, & safety leash
• Board, fins, foot straps & pads
• Optional harness
  
• Optional flotation vest 

2023 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite

Lively and playful, this 3-strut allrounder has unparalleled versatility and wind range. Big jumps. Upwind performance. Effortless relaunch. For 2022 we’ve introduced a new lighter Dacron exo-skeleton in every size and revised the arc design for a crisper, snappier response, more direct steering and more dynamic recovery. Still nimble and easy to ride, but now with a cleaner profile that’s even more stable in kite loops, the Reach is your go-to kite in all conditions. The lighter construction excels throughout the entire wind range, foil and surf, without compromising the kite’s durability. Its fast, responsive steering and efficient power delivery give rise to incredible boosts, loops and freestyle, while the short responsive bridle provides quick, exponential depower. In the three larger sizes, the Reach is a powerful lightwind kite designed with a predictable, consistent drive forward for TwinTip riding - long after everyone else has gone in.

Item Includes

Kite, Bag, Repair Kit 

Features

• Boosts and loops with a smooth reliable catch   
• Incredible stability for foil and lightwind  
• Well-balanced tactile surf handling 
• Massive wind range and upwind drive   
• New lighter N-DURE Dacron in all sizes  
• Incredibly powerful and efficient  
• Larger sizes lightwind-optimised  
• More durable leading-edge seam  
• New revised arc design for cleaner kiteloops   
• Lightweight bladders in every size   
• Highest quality no-pulley low drag bridle lines
• Direct and Responsive Steering   
• Confident relaunch with swept design   
• Precise draft-forward profile   
• Progressive freestyle medium-high AR   
• Duralite seam protection  
• Kevlar reinforced strut system with bridle deflectors   
• New HyperFlow rapid inflation system cap and valve geometry   
• Recycled PET Kite Bag with Foil Assist

North Reach 15m for Light Winds

North Reach Overview

Kiteboard Options

< Liquid Force PKG

The base model in our packages is the PKG, or package, board. It's a basic compression-mold twintip by Liquid Force. While it's a bit heavy and doesn't have a lot of flex, it's a great board to get you up and riding at a low cost. It's a free option in our packages, so if you're looking for a budget-friendly way to get out on the water, this might be the board for you.

It's a fine board for beginners who are learning to kiteboard. It has an offset single concave on the bottom, which gives you a little more grip while riding. However, you will likely progress out of it by your second year, which is why we have a board upgrade option in our packages.

Sizes: 136cm (Red), 146cm (Blue)

Airush Switch v11 Twintip Kiteboard >

The longest-running board model in kiteboarding history – the Switch is the ultimate refined freeride machine. Designed for all-around fun riding, combining ease of use with forgiving and friendly handling, the Switch matches the needs of progressing kiters and those looking for a comfortable ride. With the new kiter in mind, the progressive single concave provides excellent comfort for a smooth and lively riding experience. Thin rails ensure a clean water release and offer sensationally low drag and easy upwind tracking.

Sizes: 132x39 / 135x40 / 138x41 / 141x42 / 144x43 / 148x44 / 152x45cm

PKG vs. Switch Weight (board only)

Weight can make a difference in upwind drive, jumping, and comfort on the water. You want to get the most time out of your sessions, and the less weight you have on your feet, the less quickly you will get fatigued. A lighter board is easier to maneuver as well. PKG 136cm - 7.5 lbs. 146cm - 9.1 lbs. Switch 135cm - 5.9 lbs. 145cm - 6.6 lbs.

Straps

Both boards come complete with comfortable, brand-name straps.

• PKG Varies - A single strap option we have on hand such as the Duotone Vario Straps
• Airush Switch - AK Durable Supply Co Bindings

Summary

Unless budget is a serious consideration, the Switch will likely be a worthwhile upgrade. You'll get a lot more use out of the Switch board because you won't outgrow it for a while, if ever, and once you do progress out of it, you'll be ready to move straight into a specialized board. You'll progress out of the PKG fast enough that you won't yet be ready for an advanced board and will still need to get an intermediate board like the Switch. However, the option is there and the choice is yours to make. As always, we're happy to talk to you to help you decide if you still have any questions.

Harness

Mystic Star Hybrid Waist/Seat Harness

A Waist/Seat harness combination is an affordable, supportive option for beginning kiteboarders. The seat portion of the harness is removable, making this option valuable and long-lasting. Enjoy moderate support from the soft neoprene interior, anatomical backplate, and covered side parts. Included is the Bananabar spreader.

Impact / Flotation Vest

Mystic Block Vest

The Mystic Block Vest is designed to integrate comfortably with your harness to provide buoyancy and impact protection without inhibiting range of motion or harness function. The paneling and no-slip Wind Skin waist help lock your harness in place and prevent it from riding up. The vest features a strategic layout of 20mm foam panels that provide flotation and impact protection in critical areas, with a feel that lets you forget you’re even wearing it.

Select your kite size, kiteboard, harness, and remember to indicate what color you want in the colors below. Made all of your choices? Good - it looks like you're just about ready to hit the water. Congratulations on your new gear, and welcome to the sport. We can almost guarantee it is going to change your life.