North Kiteboarding & Foils

North Technology Group (NTG) continues to expand its family of marine brands with the addition of best-in-class sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails to the group. These respected sailmakers will sit alongside other NTG brands, including North Sails and Southern Spars. As part of NTG’s diverse portfolio of world class businesses operating across the sailing and ocean lifestyle industries, Doyle, Quantum, and North Sails will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identity and competing for market share. NTG CEO Sam Watson comments: “North Technology Group is passionate about the sailing industry, and with big ambitions and a relentless drive we are continuously evolving. We saw a real opportunity for growth and development by bringing Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails into the NTG family. We look forward to welcoming their customers and our new colleagues on this journey.” Interested in reading the full press release? Head to northtechnologygroup.com

Finding your edge. Feeling the rush. Discovering the thrill that matches your heartbeat. This is Big Air 2025. Courage is calling. #ItCalls #NorthKiteboarding #BigAir

We're looking for a Sales Agent/Rep for Germany & Austria to join our team at North Actionsports Group. As a Sales Agent, you will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the NAG business in Germany and Austria. You will also be the spokesperson for all NAG brands, including North Kiteboarding & Foils , North Windsurfing & SUP, and Mystic Waterwear and Apparel. For more information about this opportunity, visit our careers website: https://lnkd.in/ezz7nbui

Entering the race for Olympic Gold 🏅   In partnership with Hannes Papesh, North will submit its first RAM-Air kite design for registration next month with the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Quadrennium, joining the race for Olympic gold in the Formula Kite Class. #formulakite #kitefoil #RAMAirKite #IKA #olympics #NorthKiteboarding #NorthFoils #NorthSails https://lnkd.in/g3eFviHy

North Actionsports Group is proud to announce the appointment of Max Blom, brand director and co-founder of Mystic, to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Having led Mystic for 20 years, Blom is set to drive a unified marketing and brand strategy for all the Group's brands — Mystic, North Kiteboarding & Foils, and North Windsurfing — to enhance global market presence and operational efficiencies.   Taking on the newly established CMO role, Blom will bring together the marketing efforts of each brand, aiming for efficiency across the board. The Netherlands will act as the central hub for this endeavor, ensuring a cohesive strategy while the New Zealand office will continue its commitment to product innovation and technical excellence.   Under Blom’s experienced leadership, this move is a significant step in the Group’s goal to create a more dynamic and agile marketing operation. With streamlined processes and the onboarding of new talent, the Group will align its brands with the market's pivot towards the key markets but also position itself to react swiftly to the fast-paced global market. “Our decision to centralize marketing under Max’s expertise is strategic and forward-thinking,” said Thies Jansen, CEO of North Actionsports Group. “His vision will drive our brands to operate more cohesively, enhancing our global outreach and market adaptability.” Reflecting on the CMO role, Max Blom said, “It’s an honor to lead our brands into this new chapter. We’re reinventing our approach to be more aligned and efficient, ensuring each brand’s unique identity thrives within our collective narrative.”

Our Brand Director Mike Raper catches up with Luc Moore from #WingLifePodcast to discuss North Foils recent launch of the Sonar MAv2 Series. The new Sonar MAv2 Series are pitch-stable across the entire speed range, feature controllable early lift, ventilation-free tip breaching and improved pumpability. Learn to foil with the larger sizes, then step down in size to step up your game. One MAv2 series, two parts. Learn to Foil  1500v2 - 1850v2 - 2100v2- 2400v2 Versatile  700v2 - 850v2 - 1050v2 - 1200v2 Wing. Kite. Boat. Wake. Surf. No bad days. Sonar MAv2 Series - https://albc.us/NtHyhSe6QQ Wing Life Podcast - https://lnkd.in/g4jybEm8

North Kiteboarding, the proud sponsor of Red Bull King of the Air. 2023 marks the eleventh year of the event, with the wind window spanning from November 25 to December 10, requiring wind speeds of 30 knots or higher as well as a decent swell to kickstart the action.   North’s competing athletes include Marc Jacobs, Luca Ceruti, Cohan van Dijk and Josue San De Carvalho Ferreira.   For the latest news and to watch the event live, tune in here - https://albc.us/kota #ItCalls #WeAreNorth #BigAir #RedBull #KOTA #CapeTown #ExtremeSports

The New Orbit Pro. The kite you’ve all been waiting for, North Kiteboarding's first Pro Series kite. Constructed with N-Max material, stripped-back scuff guards, the lightest bladders, reduced HyperFlow hardware with pro point light and direct steering attachment options.   Not for the faint-hearted. Watch it fly here - https://albc.us/7tyqBkZ4rj Find out more here - https://lnkd.in/gPtc-x2A Mike Raper Brent Tucker Uli Sommerlatt Julia Minnaar

NZ BoardStore and the North Foils team demoed the 2024 wings, foils and boards yesterday at Lake Pupuke, New Zealand. We had an awesome group of local riders and beginners come by and learn from Brand Director Mike Raper and Product Manager’s Uli Sommerlatt Brent Tucker. We even managed to get our Marketing Manager Julia Minnaar out and winging! 

Together with North Sails, North Sails Apparel, North Windsurfing, North Kiteboarding and North Foils, we are excited to share the passion and products that unite us.   North is more than just a name to us. It's the force of the wind and the allure of the ocean. It’s at the heart of everything we do.    If you find yourself wondering where to go next, Go North. To discover more on Go North - https://lnkd.in/gXgCQ2EH