North Wing Handles / Boom

The ShiftLock carbon handles offer immediate responsiveness to your input, while also providing the ability to smoothly slide and lock into an endless array of positions. These handles can be bought separately from the wing, allowing for effortless customization to suit your individual needs.

 There are four carbon handle lengths, from the single 1100 boom to the 500, 400, and 250 mm handles. Follow the size chart to determine the best handle combination for your wing size. If you're a more experienced rider and you know what you want, then you've got the option to either downsize or go for a boom.

The 1100 boom is considered to be the most lightweight handle available. Despite its longer length, it only has two connection points, resulting in a lower overall weight than two separate bars with four mounts.

For riders seeking a lighter rig in lighter winds and utilizing larger wings, North Wing Handles / Boom is the ideal option. The boom offers a cost-effective solution that accommodates riders of all levels, with the added benefit of allowing for easy hand sliding during tacks. Advanced riders looking for precise positioning will benefit from the smaller 250 handles.

Features

• Freedom to adjust handle positioning to maximize efficiency
  
• For use with the patent-pending ShiftLock Modular Track Mounting System
  
• Customised wing performance and control
  
• Fine-tune your ride with Carbon ShiftLock Handles or Boom (sold separately)
  
• Combine 250mm 400mm and 500mm handles or opt for the single Boom 1100mm handle
  
• Compatible with Nova Pro
  
• Not compatible with GripLock Rigid Handle Wings
  
• Torx T40 or Micro Tool required for setup (not included)
  
• Patent Pending
  

ITEM INCLUDES
1x Carbon Handle, 2 x Clamps (threaded), 2x Clamps (screw side), 2x T40 M6x23mm Screws

TECHNOLOGY

Choosing your handle length
Follow the size chart to determine the best handle combination for your wing size. If you're a more experienced rider and you know what you want, then you've got the option to either downsize or go for a boom.

Slide and Lock
Some riders like to slide their handles a long way forward, so the Wing depowers more as they go through the tack. In contrast, if you're jumping, you could slide your handles back into a more powered position. Once assembled, there’s no need to remove the handles or deflate the strut to reposition - simply undo the mounting screw one revolution, shift the handle mount, and then tighten.

1100 Boom
The 1100 Boom is more forgiving because it allows you to slide your hand up and down during tacks. Although it's the longest handle, it only has two connection points, so the overall weight is lower than two separate bars with 4 mounts. This suits a rider wanting a lighter rig for lighter winds and larger wings.

Proven strength
Cyclic load and on-water testing have been integral to proving the strength and durability of the ShiftLock system on and off the water. We've been testing for two years without failure or excessive wear.

Ding protection for you and your board
When it comes to the debate about soft handles versus hard, ShiftLock delivers the best of both worlds. The rigid carbon handles instantly react to your input, while the soft TPU handle ends help protect you and your board.

Biomechanically optimised
You’ll find some of the technology developed for our new Navigator Pro kite control system in the ShiftLock handles, like the stitched seam and the oval finger bar. Both features improve comfort and intuitive control.

Easy pistol grip for torsional control
The thumb indent also allows for an easy pistol grip, so you can use the front of the front handle rather than the depower handle for downwind and chop-hopping – to power up again, only only need to grab the back handle

Light weight
Two 500mm ShiftLock Carbon handles (with the track) are lighter than two standard GripLock 500mm handles. The ShiftLock handles have a carbon shaft, and you can reduce the overall weight even more by using a boom or smaller handle combination.

Travel Friendly
Hint: When using smaller handles on larger wings, use the larger harness loop because the Velcro attachment points are further apart. The attachment points are closer together when you have two 500mm handles.

Harness Loop friendly
Hint: When using smaller handles on larger wings, use the larger harness loop because the Velcro attachment points are further apart. The attachment points are closer together when you have two 500mm handles.

Easy to use
It's loose enough to snap onto the bolt rope without the individual pieces falling apart. Then, once you tighten it up, the clamp will secure around the bolt rope tracks and will not move. The Torx T40 tool is supplied with ShiftLock wings.