North Mode Pro Wingfoil Wing Review | Hydrofoil Academy |

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Welcome to our in-depth review of the highly anticipated North Mode Pro Wingfoil Wing! In this review, we take you through every aspect of this revolutionary wing, designed to elevate your wingfoiling experience to new heights.
Join us as we unbox the North Mode Pro and delve into its innovative features. From its sleek and aerodynamic design to its cutting-edge materials, we explore how North has pushed the boundaries to create a wing that maximizes performance and efficiency.
Our expert testers have put the North Mode Pro through its paces, and we're excited to share their first-hand experiences with you. We'll showcase its impressive stability, responsive handling, and how it effortlessly generates power even in light winds. Whether you're an experienced wingfoiler or a beginner, this wing promises to take your riding to the next level.
If you're ready to unleash the true potential in wingfoiling, hit that play button and discover how the North Mode Pro Wingfoil Wing can redefine your riding experience. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more exciting content on the world of foiling sports! Happy wingfoiling!
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Time Line
0:00 Intro
2:12 Sizes
3:27 Rebranding
4:36 Differences
8:54 Henry Interview
12:38 My On Water Experience
15:16 Profile Discussion
18:05 Wish List/Negatives
19:30 Who is it for?

[@MikeRaper0505]

Thanks for the review guys, enjoyed! Appreciate the in depth review on the details like battens, Matrix & N-WEAVE45, etc.

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Our pleasure!

[@scp8412]

Nice work boys! Quick on the review. For the different pressures, inflate from the strut, pinch at 7psi to isolate the LE and keep pumping :D

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks @scp8412! Haha, yes I do that usually but I wanted to see what it was like with the exact recommendations. I was surprised how stiff it was at 7psi. I have no doubt that people will adopt your technique. Thanks for watching mate.

[@funkymonk8952]

Nice review. Will you be doing a review of the 2024 North Seek? I have not seen any reviews of this board anywhere.

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Yes, I was planning on doing this soon!

[@oskarhansson3744]

Hi! What foil setup are you using in the clip from 14:00-14:50? Thanks

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Hi mate, I was on the North Sonar HA 950 with the 208 tail and no shim. 95 Carbon mast. It was super gusty with sometimes no wind and gusts of maybe 12-15kts. Hope that helps.

[@oskarhansson3744]

@@hydrofoilacademythanks!!

[@blooskyy7]

Great review! I'm keen to move up from the Nova to the Mode, just debating between the 4.8 and 5.5. Interested to hear your thoughts how the 4.8 compares to the Nova 5.0?

[@hydrofoilacademy]

I love the 4.8. It's my most used wing

[@blooskyy7]

@@hydrofoilacademy amazing, thanks, I was thinking the 4.8 would be best too for conditions over here in WA

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Yes the 4.8 is a fantastic wing. Please feel free to message me on [e-mail] or WhatsApp [phone] for a special North Loyalty deal for you ☺ @@blooskyy7

[@Wingfoiler]

Still worth buying last year models on sale now or there is a massive improvement in build quality and performance now?

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Last years Mode is a great wing and if you can get a bargain, i'd recommend it. That being said, the new Mode is definitely built to last longer and it handles better in my opinion. If you can afford it, i'd go with the new Mode!

[@Stefan-Foil]

Great review thanks👍😃 Is it similar to Ozone Flux or more/less low end

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thank you! Not sure i'm afraid as I've not actually used a Flux. Low end is great in this wing though.

[@jockharcourt9936]

How does it compare to other wings luffing when going down wind in surf.

[@hydrofoilacademy]

It's not the the lightest wing i've used but it behaves itself very well when flagged out behind you. Very easy to use.

[@jockharcourt9936]

@@hydrofoilacademy Cheers I am trying to decide between the Mode Pro and the new Armstrong A wing XPS have you guys tried that as well.

[@jockharcourt9936]

Thanks very much great reviews by the way. @@hydrofoilacademy

[@TheGription]

Still no radial panels? They've been making them in racing sails for decades when molded sails arent an option. Why arent they doing that here? Do they get better shapes and tension with this layout, at the expense of stretch?

[@MikeRaper0505]

Great question... We tested radial panel layout concept across multiple samples, but we found that they did not improve performance, instead we have orientated the warp & weft to spread the loading where we think it needs to be, without giving away an IP, we found the new panel layout was more efficient at spreading the load. If you have a close look you will find that the orientation changes depending on the location. We’ve specifically designed our new low-stretch, low-deflection Matrix N-HTRS high-tenacity canopy material to manage the added tension of the N-Weave 45 airframe, further increasing the wind range, and holding its shape in all conditions. The Matrix material makes a huge difference. Compared to a traditional canopy Matrix is 2.5x stronger on the 0/90deg warp/weft direction and 5x stronger on the 45deg bias direction. This gives your wing canopy greater structural integrity for longer. It will maintain its designed shape over time, especially when used in the overpowered conditions that the Mode Pro excels in.

[@TheGription]

@@MikeRaper0505 Wow. What a response! Thanks for going into detail.

[@secondlife7976]

@@MikeRaper0505 i saw you teased downwind board more then 3 month ago and then rebranding happened. Does it mean that new downwind board will not be available anytime soon ?😢

[@hydrofoilacademy]

I can't answer that better than Mike!

[@stevefollis9454]

I do not understand why you say that 2 inflation valves would be better as my Modes and Pro modes already have 2 (one for the LEI and another for the centre strut)?

[@hydrofoilacademy]

I mean so that they are completely independent with no inter-linking tube.

[@stevefollis9454]

@@hydrofoilacademy yeah, for me I never open the air interlock always inflate independently but suppose it keeps all users happier as you can choose which method you prefer.