2024 North Code Zero Kite
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Borrowed from our North sailing heritage, Code Zero is the name of a sail born to go fast in light, shifty conditions. Like its namesake, we've engineered this kite for performance in very light air. The Code Zero is a light, fast and reactive single-strut performer with effortless one-handed control and efficient light wind power delivery. It flies and turns quickly - with excellent drift and maneuverability which makes it ideal for foiling and small surf. One of the lightest single-strut kites available, the Code Zero has a playful and agile feel with dynamic steering.
Refined for weight savings, we’ve stripped back the kite’s construction to the essential. Using lighter N-Dure Dacron on the leading edge and strut for stiffness and durability, a double-canopy layer to reinforce the trailing edge and lighter-weight bladder material in every size. DuraLite wingtip chafe protectors provide abrasion resistance only where you need it, and small battens on the 9, 10 and 11m stabilize the canopy. Super fun and easy to fly, with intuitive relaunch and reverse launch, the Code Zero is also great for learning to kite or foil in light winds. The kite is stable and evenly tensioned, with a balanced geometry. It won't luff, over-fly or front stall, and its one-handed steering means you can always foil in your preferred stance.
For 2024 we’ve updated the Code Zero with a newly revised bridle for a more rigid feel, lighter bar pressure, more direct steering response and added stability. We’ve optimized the angle of attack in the wingtip and improved the tension in the trailing edge for smoother aerodynamics and reduced flutter. And we’ve introduced three new sizes to the range: 6, 8 and 10m. The Code Zero is a highly efficient kite with a wide wind range and impressive power delivery for a one-strut kite – so you can ride lighter wind conditions with a smaller kite.
My mind was blown when in 11mph, my 14m Code Zero was zipping across the water to relaunch. Kitefoilers know the problem of having enough power to get up and ride but not enough to get the kite off the water. The Code Zero's arced leading edge keeps most of the leading edge off the water, allowing it to zip to either side with very little resistance. Amazing kite, a must have if you find yourself trying to sneak out sessions in wind that shouldn't be possible!
I have the new 2024 Code Zero 14m and boy am I amazed with this kite. This kite is a great kite for free ride riding in flat water or waves. My 14m kite is incredibly light weight (just a little over 6 pounds) and it has amazing construction quality It is a very grungty kite , but it still races upwind with the best of them. I feel it has a medium amount of bar pressure , but it still easily turns the kite when the bar is out. It has effortless launch and relaunch ability with and amazing drift ability even in the lightest winds. I ride the 14m Code Zero, in 9-14mph winds on a regular basis with a 155cm twintip and I easily stay upwind.
I give it Bonus points on how lofty the jumps are. Its quick turning ability is just what the doctor ordered for working in our onshore waves. Now I need to add a 10m to my quiver. 2 thumbs up!
The 2023 Code Zero was a really nice surprise last year and this years model takes everything I loved about that kite to the next level. Really deep low end with fast, responsive turning and it boosts to boot! Very predictable behavior and perfect tuning round out this one as one of the best foil kites I have ever flown. I did notice more flutter in this model as compared to last year but it is faster through the wind window and I think that adds a bit to the noise.
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