{"product_id":"2027-north-navigator-pro-gen2-control-bar","title":"2027 North Navigator Pro Gen2 Control Bar | North Kiteboarding","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 North Navigator Pro Gen2 Control Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is North’s premium kiteboarding control system, built for riders who want lighter construction, high-performance SK99 lines and a smooth automatic front-line unwind system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 2027, North has made the Navigator Pro stronger and lighter while refining many of the details that matter once you’re actually on the water. A new fibre-filled polymer internal structure increases bar strength by 20%, while the titanium-coated stainless steel centrepiece provides smooth bar travel and works with the integrated auto-unwind system to keep your front lines organised after rotations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a clean, high-end control system aimed at riders who appreciate direct kite feedback, low-drag lines and a bar that requires very little attention while riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic Front-Line Unwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest differences between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavigator Pro and standard Navigator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is North's front-line auto-unwind system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter rotations and loops, simply sheet the bar back down and the system allows the front lines to automatically untwist. The depower main line and landing line run inside durable TPU tubing, giving the centre of the bar a clean feel while reducing friction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor riders doing plenty of rotations, kite loops or directional riding, it means less time manually untwisting your centre lines and more time concentrating on the kite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium SK99 Dyneema Pro Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navigator Pro uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSK99 Dyneema Pro flying lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a more direct connection between rider and kite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.55mm SK99 front lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.3mm SK99 rear lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thinner rear lines reduce aerodynamic drag, while the different front and rear diameters have been designed to help limit uneven line shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their low stretch and direct response, the Pro lines are particularly noticeable when you're riding powered, boosting or making fast steering corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe line system uses North's modular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12m + 10m configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you the standard 22m setup while making it easy to customise your line length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined Titanium-Coated Centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the Navigator Pro is a stainless steel bar insert finished with a titanium PVD coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides a hard, smooth and wear-resistant surface for the centre lines while allowing the bar to move freely through the centrepiece. The wider geometry also plays an important role in the Navigator Pro's reliable auto-unwind system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s one of those details you may not think much about until you’ve spent time on a bar where everything moves smoothly without grabbing or binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect V2 Quick Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect V2 Quick Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses North's single-action reload system and has been updated with a stiffer security finger to help reduce the possibility of accidental unhooking or release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smaller Freeride Loop also gives you approximately 20mm more available bar travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResetting the quick release is simple: push the end back into the mechanism until it reconnects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included loop forms part of North's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToolless InterLoop system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to swap between:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeride Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreestyle Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurf Slider Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo tools are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Rubberised EVA Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth has upgraded the Pro grip with a rubberised EVA construction designed to provide increased comfort and secure grip when wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered port and blue starboard colour coding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes bar orientation immediately obvious, while an offset finger section also lets you identify the correct side of the bar by feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat can be particularly useful after spins, crashes or situations where you're repositioning the bar without looking down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth On-Demand Depower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navigator Pro retains North's straightforward cleated depower system, with an updated power bracket designed to make trimming smoother and reduce line wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA circular cleat base also allows the bar to rotate cleanly as the auto-unwind system does its job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's uncomplicated, easy to access and gives you plenty of adjustment without cluttering the centre of the control system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Bar Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navigator Pro is available in three adjustable sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall – 38 \/ 43cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium – 45 \/ 50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge – 50 \/ 55cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo change width, simply remove the bar-end cassettes and rotate them 180 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging bar width gives you an easy way to adjust how responsive the kite feels. A wider bar gives you more leverage and faster steering, while a narrower setting can slow down a very responsive kite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth's Recommended Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38–43cm Small:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kites under approximately 8m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–50cm Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kites under approximately 11m and the best all-round option for many quivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–55cm Large:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally suited to kites over 8m, particularly larger freeride and light-wind kites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are recommendations rather than hard rules. Riders can also choose bar width according to their preferred steering feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible With More Than Just North Kites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navigator Pro uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-V front-line split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and equal-length line connectors, making it compatible with North kites and most other Low-V bridled kites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor kites designed around a High-V line configuration, North offers a separate High-V Split Kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the Navigator Pro a particularly good option if your quiver includes kites from more than one brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium North kiteboarding control system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable front-line automatic unwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% stronger 2027 bar construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight fibre-filled polymer internal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium PVD-coated stainless steel centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium SK99 Dyneema Pro flying lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.55mm front lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-thin 1.3mm rear lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular 12m + 10m line configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect V2 single-action Quick Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStiffer QR security finger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller Freeride Loop for increased bar throw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToolless interchangeable harness loops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubberised EVA comfort grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed port \/ blue starboard colour coding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTactile bar orientation grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth cleated depower adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable bar width by ±5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-V line configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with most Low-V bridled kites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinning leash attachment ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 21853 certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 North Navigator Pro Gen2 Control Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect V2 Quick Release with Security Finger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12m + 10m SK99 Dyneema Pro flying lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect V2 Freeride Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Standard Pro Leash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavigator Pro or Standard Navigator?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most recreational freeriders, the standard Navigator Gen2 remains an excellent control system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavigator Pro Gen2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes more sense if you specifically want the premium features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic front-line unwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher-spec SK99 Dyneema Pro lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinner, lower-drag rear lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitanium-coated stainless steel centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium rubberised EVA grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lighter, more performance-focused feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor riders who spend plenty of time jumping, looping, rotating or simply want North's best control system, those upgrades make the Navigator Pro a genuine step above the standard bar rather than simply a cosmetic upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North 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