“When you make something really, really good, there’s no point in changing much!” grins Nick, still fizzing on his new season Orbit. It’s the kind of kite you want when you’re jumping off, or over cruise ships, islands, forts, and the world’s tallest building. While his R&D contribution to the new kites has been limited during Covid, Nick gave the design team feedback throughout the year with small details like the bridles and the arc. “The 2022 Orbit is slightly lighter, and I feel like it boosts a little higher. We’ve eliminated those rear pulls you get in gusty winds, and we’ve focused on finding a balance so you don’t overloop the kite and it doesn’t back stall. I think we hit the spot perfectly.”
What makes Nick want to perform such stunts with the Orbit? Curiosity, he thinks, combined with a feeling of achievement. But he would never do something that didn’t feel right. “I know it can seem crazy when you list what I’ve jumped with a kite, but
