The 2012 Rebel remains North’s flagship kite, combining all the ingredients you need to cover a huge wind-range, rip apart any size surf, boost huge airs and ride comfortably in nearly all conditions. It is quite simply our best interpretation of what a modern free-ride/wave kite should be and it’s really no mystery why the Rebel is THE most sold kite ever.
The 2012 Rebel remains a loaded 5th line kite, offering its most acclaimed performance attributes like a short bar stroke, crisp, direct feeling, rock solid stability in all conditions, and it’s unique ability to steer while de-powered. The new square wingtip design maximizes the effective tip area, makes the tips less prone to distortion and fluttering while steering and gives the Rebel its new stylish and modern appeal. Super clean tip panels account for greatly improved, ultra smooth turning and easy handling that remains smooth even in over-powered conditions. Size-specific tuning ensures that the big sizes feel crisp and lively and the small sizes feel forgiving even in blistering wind. The Rebel also features a simple back-line adjustment to tune it for greater or lesser bar pressure to suit your desired feel. As with all North kites, the 2012 Rebel is built to last utilizing our proven construction methods and the highest quality materials like our exclusive Teijin D2 canopy fabric.
This is the kite of choice for the OAS Staff. Whether cruising back and forth, busting some freestyle maneuvers, or tearing waves to pieces, the Rebel is such a solid performer that we couldn't imagine something better out there for us to ride.
Wind Range (Knots)
5m 21-40
6m 19-38
7m 17-36
8m 16-34
9m 15-32
10m 14-30
11m 13-29
12m 12-27
13m 12-25
14m 11-23
Rating : * * * * (max 4) Reviewer: Brian Klauser Date: November 21, 2011
This kite is great. Huge range, excellent for tearing waves apart, freestyle, racing around or just cruising! I am in awe of this kite every session!
