{"product_id":"2027-north-navigator-gen2-freestyle-control-bar-north-kiteboarding","title":"2027 North Navigator Gen2 Freestyle Control Bar | North Kiteboarding","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2027 North Navigator Gen2 Freestyle Control Bar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 North Navigator Gen2 Freestyle Control Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e is North’s dedicated 5-line control system for freestyle and wakestyle riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt specifically for 5-line kites such as the North Pulse, it takes the proven Navigator Gen2 platform and adds the components serious freestyle riders actually need: a dedicated 5th line, larger Freestyle Loop and HandlePass leash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2027, the bar also gets North’s lighter and stiffer Gen2 construction, improved grip, refined trimming system and updated Connect V2 Quick Release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're riding a modern C-kite and want a clean, purpose-built 5-line setup for unhooked freestyle, handlepasses and wakestyle, this is the Navigator designed for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDedicated 5-Line Freestyle Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference between the \u003cstrong\u003eNavigator Gen2 Freestyle and the standard Navigator\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dedicated 5th line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth developed this bar to work with 5-line freestyle kites such as the \u003cstrong\u003ePulse Modern-C\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the fifth line connects to the kite's centre bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system helps support the kite's shape while also assisting with relaunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth colours the fifth line blue, making it easy to identify when you're rigging and running your lines out on the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important distinction: the Navigator Freestyle isn't simply a normal four-line Navigator with a Freestyle Loop fitted. It is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003e5-line control system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Freestyle \u0026amp; Wakestyle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnhooked riding places different demands on a control bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator Freestyle comes standard with North's \u003cstrong\u003eConnect V2 Freestyle Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you the larger opening required for easier hooking back in after unhooked tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eHandlePass leash\u003c\/strong\u003e is also included rather than the standard freeride leash supplied with other Navigator models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setup is designed around riders doing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnhooked freestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandlepasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered tricks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern C-kite riding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you mainly freeride, foil, ride waves or boost hooked-in, the standard Navigator will generally be the better choice. This version is aimed squarely at riders who actually need a 5-line freestyle setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreestyle Leash Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freestyle Loop includes a dedicated Freestyle leash attachment point designed for riders who want a freestyle-style connection while retaining the ability to activate the primary quick release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives freestyle riders the cleaner setup they want for rotations and handlepasses without having the leash and landing line continually winding around the centre system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnect V2 Quick Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eConnect V2 Quick Release\u003c\/strong\u003e has been updated for 2027 with a stiffer security finger and secure single-action reload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth has designed the system to minimise the chance of accidental unhooking or release while keeping resetting straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter activation, the QR can be reloaded in a single action, which is particularly useful when you're getting back together in the water after a missed trick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStronger \u0026amp; Lighter Gen2 Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Navigator benefits from technology developed for North's premium Navigator Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new fibre-filled polymer internal truss increases bar stiffness by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping overall weight low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor freestyle riding, that increased stiffness helps maintain a direct connection between your hands and the kite – particularly when riding powered and making aggressive steering inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% SK75 Dyneema Flying Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator Freestyle uses strong, pre-stretched \u003cstrong\u003e1.8mm SK75 Liros Dyneema flying lines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're designed for long-term durability and resistance to shrinkage while maintaining the direct kite feedback freestyle riders expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard flying line configuration is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12m + 10m = 22m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modular construction also allows the upper 10m sections to be swapped for optional 8m, 6m or 2m extensions if you want to experiment with different line lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortening your lines can give the kite a faster, more direct feel, while the standard 22m setup provides the familiar balance of power, response and jumping performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact 38–43cm Freestyle Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator Gen2 Freestyle comes in one adjustable size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38–43cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth considers this compact width suitable across its freestyle and wakestyle kite range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower bar complements the fast, direct steering of smaller Modern-C freestyle kites without making the kite unnecessarily reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging width is simple. Pull out the bar-end cassettes, rotate them 180 degrees and reinstall them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38cm setting\u003c\/strong\u003e for a slightly calmer steering response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43cm setting\u003c\/strong\u003e when you want more steering leverage and faster kite movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImproved 2027 Grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth has refined the Navigator grip for better abrasion resistance while keeping the comfortable feel of the previous generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn offset tactile finger section also lets you identify the correct bar orientation by feel rather than needing to look down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly useful after spins and handlepasses when you need to grab the bar and immediately know which side you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth Manual Line Unwind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ceramic bearing in the centre system makes manually unwinding the lines smooth and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rotations, simply spin the bar back into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated leash attachment ring can also rotate to help prevent unnecessary twists developing through the landing line and leash connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefined Cleated Depower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Navigator uses North's proven above-the-bar cleated depower system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated power bracket provides smoother adjustment while helping reduce wear through the trim line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a straightforward system that allows quick power adjustment without unnecessary hardware around the centre of the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Choose The Navigator Freestyle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eNavigator Gen2 Freestyle\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're riding a 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