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Kitesurf Test & Review

Jérémie Tronet tests the new North Rebel 2018 kite.

Published August 7, 2017 · by the GlissEvolution team

Jérémie Tronet, pro rider and manager of the Union Island kite base in the Grenadines archipelago, quickly became the go-to for testing new kites in the North Kiteboarding kite range.

In summary

  • He rides every style, regularly showcasing them at the idyllic Spot of Union Island.
  • Check out the test footage of the new North Rebel 2018 kite: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r52QDiOzKs[/embed] Here's your sneak peek at the new North Rebel 2018 kitesurf kite.
  • Northkiteboarding radically redesigned the Rebel for 2018. It is now a 4-lines kite!
  • The active 5th line is gone. The North Rebel 2018 now features a more C-shaped design and a bridle on the front lines, letting you ride with the North Quad Control bar (a 4-line bar).
Jérémie Tronet, pro rider and manager of the Union Island kite base in the Grenadines archipelago, quickly became the go-to for testing new kites in the North Kiteboarding kite range. He rides every style, regularly showcasing them at the idyllic Spot of Union Island. With his in-depth knowledge of the North range, here's the test footage of the new North Rebel 2018 kite: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r52QDiOzKs[/embed]

Here's your sneak peek at the new North Rebel 2018 kitesurf kite. This year, it's a revolution!

This year, Northkiteboarding radically redesigned the Rebel for 2018, moving to a 4-line setup. The active 5th line is gone. The 2018 North Rebel now has a more C-shaped profile and features a bridle on the front lines. This lets you ride with the North Quad Control bar (a 4-line bar). Like the rest of the Northkiteboarding range, you can still use a 5-line bar, but the 5th line is passive. It only helps with relaunch and safety. Switching to 4 lines makes the kite livelier and more maneuverable. Most importantly, it's suitable for a wider audience. It keeps the excellent jumping ability and high boosts that made the North Rebel so successful. Now, it's even more versatile and accessible! For 2018, the entire North kite surf kite range, including the Rebel 2018, comes with the new Teijin Trinity TX canopy. This is the best fabric available today. It features two horizontal "lines" and three vertical "lines." This offers a perfect balance of durability and weight, and it provides flexibility. KEY POINTS: • 4 Lines (with a 5th line option). • More playful and maneuverable. • More accessible and versatile. • Unmatched jumping ability. • Short bridle with 6 attachment points on the leading edge. • New Teijin "TRINITY TX" canopy. If you love height and hangtime, the North Rebel 2018 is the kite for you! Soon available at the GlissEvolution store.

More info


Website: North Kiteboarding: https://www.northkiteboarding.com/fr/ Facebook: North Kiteboarding: https://www.facebook.com/northkiteboardingfrance/ Website: JT Pro Center in Union Island, Grenadines: https://www.kitesurfgrenadines.com/ Facebook: JT Pro Center: https://www.facebook.com/jtprocenter/ Facebook GlissEvolution: https://www.facebook.com/glissevolution/
For more information on the North Rebel 2018 kitesurf kite, contact Adrien at 09 62 64 74 77 or email adrien@glissevolution.com. You can also visit us at the GlissEvolution store on the Port of Pornichet / La Baule.
 
• Unmatched jumping ability • Short bridle with 6 attachment points on the leading edge • New Teijin “TRINITY TX” canopy If you love height and hangtime, the North Rebel 2018 is the kite for you!Excerpt from this article

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