{"product_id":"north-navigator-control-system-pro","title":"North Navigator PRO Control System","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@600;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n.pk-dt{font-family:'Barlow',system-ui,sans-serif;color:#0f1419;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6}.pk-dt h2,.pk-dt h3{letter-spacing:normal}.pk-dt img{max-width:100%}\n.pk-dt summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;font-weight:600;font-size:18px}.pk-dt summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.pk-dt details[open] .pk-plus{transform:rotate(45deg)}\n.pk-dt .pk-h2{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:40px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;margin:6px 0 28px 0}\n.pk-dt .pk-kicker{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:14px;color:#1b62b5}\n.pk-dt .pk-sec{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:56px 24px}\n.pk-dt .pk-box{background:#eef2f6;padding:40px 28px}.pk-dt .pk-lead{margin:12px 0 0 0;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:34px;line-height:1.05;text-transform:uppercase}\n.pk-dt .pk-in{margin:16px 0 0 0;color:#3d4752;max-width:760px}.pk-dt .pk-spec{margin:18px 0 0 0;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}\n.pk-dt .pk-hero{width:100%;height:auto;max-height:480px;object-fit:cover;display:block}\n.pk-dt .pk-ul{margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;color:#3d4752}.pk-dt .pk-ul li{margin-bottom:10px}\n.pk-dt .pk-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));column-gap:48px;row-gap:28px}\n.pk-dt .pk-grid h3{margin:0 0 6px 0;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;text-transform:uppercase}.pk-dt .pk-grid h3 span{color:#1b62b5}.pk-dt .pk-grid p{margin:0;color:#3d4752}\n.pk-dt .pk-gray{background:#f2f4f7}.pk-dt .pk-tw{overflow-x:auto}.pk-dt .pk-tb{width:100%;min-width:320px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:16px}\n.pk-dt .pk-tb thead tr{text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #0f1419}.pk-dt .pk-tb th{padding:10px 12px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em}\n.pk-dt .pk-tb td{padding:12px;font-weight:600}.pk-dt .pk-tb td:first-child{font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px}\n.pk-dt .pk-tb th:first-child,.pk-dt .pk-tb td:first-child{padding-left:0}.pk-dt .pk-tb th:last-child,.pk-dt .pk-tb td:last-child{padding-right:0}\n.pk-dt .pk-tb tbody tr{border-bottom:1px solid #d5dbe2}.pk-dt .pk-tb tbody tr:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pk-dt .pk-note{margin:14px 0 0 0;font-size:15px;color:#4a5561}\n.pk-dt .pk-qs{background:#fff;border-top:1px solid #e3e7ec;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7ec}.pk-dt .pk-quote{margin:10px 0 0 0;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:28px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase}.pk-dt .pk-qs p{color:#3d4752}\n.pk-dt .pk-tech{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));column-gap:48px}.pk-dt .pk-tech li{padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7ec}\n.pk-dt a{color:#1b62b5;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;font-weight:600}\n.pk-dt details{border-bottom:1px solid #c9d1da;padding:16px 0}.pk-dt .pk-plus{font-size:26px;color:#1b62b5;transition:transform .2s}.pk-dt details p{margin:10px 0 0 0;color:#3d4752}\n.pk-dt .pk-vid{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden}.pk-dt .pk-vid iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n@media (max-width:640px){.pk-dt .pk-h2{font-size:30px}.pk-dt .pk-sec{padding:40px 18px}.pk-dt .pk-quote{font-size:22px!important}.pk-dt .pk-lead{font-size:26px!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-dt\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eCONTROL BAR · HIGH PERFORMANCE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pk-lead\"\u003eNorth's safest, most compatible bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pk-in\"\u003eThe Navigator Pro is the evolution of the Navigator: now with auto-untwist, stronger, lighter and with unrivalled grip and comfort in any conditions. North put in more than 25 years of research, three years of development and hundreds of hours on the water, redesigning 70 % of its 130 parts. Its modular spare parts are easy to swap to extend its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pk-spec\"\u003eDyneema SK99 Pro lines · Bar 45 – 55 cm · Lines 22 m (12 + 10) · ISO 21853\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"pk-hero\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2349\/5374\/files\/NKB_MY24.2_PDP_FULL-SCREEN-BANNER_NAVIGATOR-PRO_DESKTOP_2880X1620PX.jpg?width=1600\" alt=\"Rider jumping with the North Navigator Pro bar\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eWHO IT'S FOR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pk-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemanding Big Air and freeride riders who want maximum confidence in their bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who uses kites from different brands: it's compatible with almost any.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want to forget about untwisting their lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-sec\" style=\"padding-top:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e Auto-untwist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front lines untwist by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e 20 % lighter and 20 % stronger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-piece bar with internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e Safer quick release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReloads in a single move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e New Dyneema SK99 Pro lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery low stretch and high load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e Comfortable maximum-traction grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when the bar is wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003e Tool-free modular Interloop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterchangeable Pro loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e07\u003c\/span\u003e Compatible with any kite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the High-V kit if your kite needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e08\u003c\/span\u003e Sizes M 45 – 50 or L 50 – 55 cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable by 5 cm under the bar ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e09\u003c\/span\u003e Smoother trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnodised aluminium cleat and Dyneema rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e Highly wear-resistant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip 3.5 times more abrasion-resistant than an EVA one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e Nautical colour coding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e 10 cm of adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compensate for line shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e Prevents accidental releases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmer spring and 20 mm of travel before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e Reduces accidental unhooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiffer chicken finger and smaller loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e Always rinse it with fresh water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo it keeps spinning smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e ISO 21853 certified\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-gray\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eSIZES AND SPECS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eWhich bar size to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-tw\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pk-tb\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBAR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKITE SIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS 38 – 43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM 45 – 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 11 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL 50 – 55 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eover 8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pk-note\"\u003eNorth's official recommendation for freeride. North lists the Navigator Pro in sizes M and L; if you see size S in the selector, ask us about availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-qs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-sec\" style=\"max-width:860px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eCONCEPT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pk-quote\"\u003eTotal confidence when you jump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth knows from experience that trusting your bar is everything, especially when jumping. The Navigator Pro is safer, more comfortable and easier to use, even when competing at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eTECHNOLOGY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eTechnology and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pk-tech\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-untwist:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front lines untwist smoothly and reliably while you ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece overmoulded bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e with an internal reinforcing structure: lighter and stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro loops:\u003c\/strong\u003e freeride (included), freestyle for the freestyle leash ring, and sliding for waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e low V-split; for kites with a high V, North recommends its High-V kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e light overmoulded handle, Dyneema rope and injected aluminium cleat with hard anodising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e three knots under the floats, 5 cm apart: up to 10 cm of adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-sec\" style=\"padding-top:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eOFFICIAL VIDEO\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-vid\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/us7_LgOe46Y\" title=\"Designer Notes Navigator Pro with Hugh Pinfold | North Kiteboarding\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-sec\" style=\"padding-top:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eCOMPARE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eWhich one to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pk-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.popkite.com\/en\/products\/north-navigator-control-system\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: the classic bar in three sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.popkite.com\/en\/products\/north-navigator-pro-control-system-2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigator Pro 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: the latest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;color:#3d4752\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0f1419\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.popkite.com\/en\/products\/north-high-v-split-kit-2025\"\u003eHigh-V kit\u003c\/a\u003e for kites with a high V, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.popkite.com\/en\/products\/north-freestyle-leash-ring-pro-2025\"\u003ePro freestyle leash ring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"pk-gray\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-sec\" style=\"max-width:860px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pk-kicker\"\u003eQUESTIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pk-h2\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich bar size should I choose?\u003cspan class=\"pk-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to North, for freeride: 45–50 cm for kites up to 11 m and 50–55 cm for over 8 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with kites from other brands?\u003cspan class=\"pk-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It has a low V-split, compatible with most; if your kite uses a high V, North recommends the High-V kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included?\u003cspan class=\"pk-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bar, quick release with chicken finger, 12 + 10 m Pro lines (1.55 mm front and 1.33 mm rear), Pro freeride loop and Pro standard leash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat maintenance does it need?\u003cspan class=\"pk-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse it regularly with fresh water so it keeps spinning smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North","offers":[{"title":"45-50cm","offer_id":47768894636378,"sku":"8715738848771","price":589.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50-55cm","offer_id":47768894669146,"sku":"8715738848788","price":589.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"38-43cm","offer_id":50711723475290,"sku":"8715738884656","price":589.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2349\/5374\/files\/121902_6ceb5e442f8894244eddd60e93738bf2702656f9.png?v=1748595639","url":"https:\/\/www.popkite.com\/en\/products\/north-navigator-control-system-pro","provider":"Popkite","version":"1.0","type":"link"}