2023 North Mode Wing

North developed N-Weave, a new low-elongation, high tensile strength woven fibre, to help reduce geometric compromise in our inflated structures. N-Weave creates a stiffer, lighter rig that holds its shape when under load and has a highly efficient power delivery. 3x stiffer than a polyester of the same weight, N-Weave reduces structural deflection and transfers wind energy into greater forward speed, explosive boost and hangtime for freestyle tricks.

VMG-Optimised Design

Our primary design objectives for the Mode were speed and VMG, or Velocity Made Good, which indicates your speed towards or from the direction of the wind. The wing’s fast, VMG-optimized design enables you to sail closer to the wind, on higher upwind angles, reducing your need to tack or gybe, so you reach the mark as quickly as possible.

Freestyle and Freeride Performance

We designed the Mode for high-speed performance, but the stiffer airframe also translates into unprecedented loft for higher jumps and forward momentum on landings.

High end stability and impressive wind range

The Mode has incredible high-end stability. The 4.2 and 5.5 are designed for high end, stronger winds, while the 7m is optimized for greater power in lighter air. The wing also has excellent range – that’s why there’s only three in the whole quiver. Any rider will benefit from the wing’s stability and tensioning. Once you’re up on the foil its designed for stability at the high end – whereas the Nova and Nova Light Wind are designed for better performance in the low end.

New panel layout

Stabilizes the wingtips and increases tension under load

Compact outline with reduced wingspan

Balanced lower aspect ratio design with rounded wingtips to reduce tip strike.

Dual inflation valves

There are two main valves, one on the LE and one on the strut, with an interlinking valve and hose. This enables you to inflate the strut to a higher pressure than the leading edge. The N-Weave material also has a higher inflation pressure capacity, which enables you to to use a smaller wing size, without sacrificing power.