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 manoeuvrability 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. Read More...
FEATURES
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Fast light wind performance
Ideal for foil and wave riding, the Code Zero has excellent drift, manoeuvrability and extremely fast, reactive steering. Engineered for travelling at speeds so fast other kites couldn’t keep up, the Code Zero has excellent drift for foiling, where you travel at very high speeds downwind and it's important the kite goes along with you.
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Newly revised bridle
The redesigned bridle gives the kite a more rigid feel, with lighter bar pressure, more direct response and added stability. The bridlepoints are designed to sit on the intersegments, ensuring the bridle loads through a thicker part of the LE for a more direct/solid feel. Moving the bridle toward the outside of the kite also places less load through the centre of the kite, creating more stability and lighter bar pressure.
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More direct steering
The steering response is result of the reworked bridling. We’ve also increased the low end slightly – while maintaining responsiveness.
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Smoother aerodynamics and minimal flutter
We’ve optimised the angle of attack in the wingtip, making it more direct, and improved the tension in the trailing edge. The balanced geometry ensures the kite has minimal flutter, but maintains its upwind capability. Easy to fly, stable and evenly tensioned, the Code Zero won’t over-fly or front stall. The balanced geometry also makes flying one-handed a breeze. This means you can maintain your preferred stance when changing direction, without getting into an awkward position.
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More sizes for 2024
We’ve added in three new sizes: 6m, 8m and 10m. If you’re <70kg and hydrofoiling, you won’t need bigger than an 8m – even in the lightest winds.
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One of the lightest single-strut kites ever designed
In light wind kiting, you want to go out using the smallest possible kite in the least amount of wind to keep the kite flying. The less weight it has, the easier it is to fly. We wanted to see how light you could go without losing performance or making it too fragile. Engineered using the lightest materials possible, we’ve taken a minimalist approach – there’s nothing on it you don’t need. This helps contribute to the Code Zero’s playful, agile feel and fun, dynamic steering.
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2-Ply Canopy Trailing Edge reinforcement
A double layer of canopy material at the trailing edge provides optimal tension in the canopy shape, keeping it as smooth as possible and helping the kite to fly faster through the sky. Two layers of canopy material are softer than using a single-ply reinforcement material, allowing the kite to twist better and be more responsive. Small battens stabilize the canopy and counter flutter on sizes 9m, 10m, 11m and 14m
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Lighter N-MAX Dacron
12 % Lighter and 21 % less elongation compared to standard Dacron (156gsm). We’ve used lighter weight N-Max Dacron in the leading edge and strut for stiffness and durability. The N-Max ensures the airframe meets the structural demands without adding unnecessary weight. Using a lighter Dacron on the leading edge and struts saves a significant amount of weight, without compromising strength or durability. The Dacron has a more balanced weave for a crisp, lively feel. The symmetrical yarn pattern gives the material a lower bias elongation that snaps back to its original shape faster. This provides the kite with a crisp response, more direct steering and more dynamic recovery.
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Ride lighter wind conditions with a smaller kite
With responsive power delivery in light, shifty conditions, the Code Zero is highly efficient, and it reacts super direct on steering impulses. The Code Zero has a wide wind range and impressive power for a one-strut kite. It depends on the size, but it performs best in its low-end range, and will carry you through the lulls and gusts. When you’re riding with more wind, the smaller sizes will open the world of foil freestyle. The kite is lighter and faster through the window, making it fun for performing tricks.
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Easy relaunch and reverse launch
Curved leading edge profile means less surface area touching the water surface, for fast, headache-free launching.
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Duralite seam protection
Thin foam padding is inserted underneath to form a lightweight durable buffer which lifts the kite slightly off rough surfaces and protects the stitching along the struts and leading edge seams. Markcloth seam protectors on the canopy also help to protect the stitching.
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HyperFlow rapid single-point inflation
Ergonomic high volume single point inflation system with large diameter hose for rapid inflation and deflation. The cap and valve base geometry has been optimised for more comfortable opening and closing in colder conditions (when your fingers are freezing). The bayonet style main inflation valve is compatible with most pumps. No adapter needed.
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Recycled PET kite bag
Recycled materials are also used to make our own custom webbing. It’s generously sized to fit your packed-down kite easily, with corrosion-free zippers, stash pockets and air-vents in the bottom and sides of the bag. North kite bags also have an external Control System pocket, Kite Pump attachment and ergonomic shoulder and chest straps.
"Effortless and fluid manoeuvrability in even the most subtle conditions. The Code Zero is an essential part of my quiver so that even the most unexpected days can be harnessed to the fullest." - Jesse Richman
2020 KING OF THE AIR & BIG WAVE PRO RIDER
SIZE GUIDE
CODE ZERO SIZE (m2)
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
14
FOIL WIND RANGE (knots)
18-30+
14-25
12-22
10-21
8-19
8-18
7-17
7-16
7-15
SURF WIND RANGE (knots)
22-34+
18-28
17-27
16-26
14-23
12-20
11-19
10-18
7-17
*Recommended for an average-sized kiter riding a twintip with intermediate to advanced skills. Lighter rider/beginner? Take 5 knots off the high end of the range. Foiling wind range aslo dependent on your hydrofoil selection. recommended ranges are based on an average sized wing
PERFORMANCE
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