Description

The Duotone Neo is the ultimate wave riding weapon for all the riders out there who love to ride surfboards, offering excellent freeride abilities as a plus. It is the go-to kite for our pro team competing on the Strapless World Tour and the kite of choice for wave riders all over the world.

 

For 2019 the goal was to further improve the handling and responsiveness of the kite. To achieve this, Duotone designers have made the leading edge segments longer which has moved the bridle anchor points out and down. These changes have permitted Duotone to go a little bigger in the leading edge and deeper in the canopy profile. This gives the Neo a more surf-orientated feel, more continuous power and grunt while turning the kite and better drift.

 

This has vastly improved the handling capabilities of the kite making it one of the most dynamic wave kites on the market today. The kite is also exceedingly stable in the air, with excellent drift, making it perfect for freeriding. If you want to get the most out of every wave session, the Duotone Neo is the kite for you!

 

The Neo can be ridden on 4 or 5 lines and is an ideal kite for riders with a keen eye on simplicity and ease of use. Super durable and made with our highest quality materials and construction methods, the Neo is built to last.

 

The struts have also been moved further towards the outside of the kite, this has shifted the centre of gravity allowing the kite to sit further back in the window. This enables the kite to drift down the line incredibly well, allowing you to park the kite and ride the wave without having to worry about it stalling.

 

Additionally it is responsible for an easy and fast relaunch. The Neo is extremely responsive to rider input on the bar, making it easy to manoeuvre on the wave. The lightweight construction makes the kite very lively in the air, but also means there is even less chance of the kite dropping back in the window as you race down the line.

 

The steering is lively yet absolutely predictable. The safety works fast and effective. The Duotones Neo's round and compact shape flies equally well making it a great kite for a wide range of riders and riding styles.

 

This means huge range and top-end comfort on those super windy days and the ability to instantly turn the power off and on at will as you link your turns down the line.

 

The Duotone's Neo’s unique steering sensitivity and smoothness have also been improved by implementing a straight segment in the leading edge for an ultra clean, flutter-free canopy near the tips that keeps you connected and in-tune to the kite’s every movement.

 

Overall Geometry:
The change in geometry that is shared by all Neo's is the reduction from three segements to just one segment in the span between tip and quarter struts. This is an idea Duotone have tested and revisited over the years, but only now have hit upon the right way to do it.

 

From testing, and from observing some other kites on the water, Duotone knew that having too few segments through the centre part of the kite – the part that has the most curve in the arc – has undesirable effects on canopy profile shape. Therefore, Duotone knew they didn’t want to use single-segment geometry through the middle of the kite. However, nearer the tips, where the arc of the kite is normally not so curved and where flat canopy profiles are desirable because of their resistance to fluttering and flapping, the single segment approach makes sense.

The result of this use of single-segment geometry gives canopy tips that are cleaner, less draggy and nearly flutter-free.

This simple yet high performing kite can be used with any 5th line control bar providing the depower line is more than 45cm long.

 

Duotone Neo 4 / 5 Line control:

The Duotone Neo 2019 can be ridden on 4 or 5 line control bars, uniting new-school and free-ride in one kite. The Neo‘s delta shape also offers great sheet and-go riding, excellent wind range and high de-power.

 

The overall shape helps the Neo turn quickly and predictably while the new bridle geometry stabilizes the arc for a soft, consistent bar feel and extreme back-stall resistance.

 

The 4-line mode boasts an innovative new safety system and bar-feel prefect for those who prefer soft, easy handling.

 

In 5-line mode the 5th Element additionally stabilizes the arc, providing very direct bar-feel for new-school riding and the ultimate 5th line safety.

 

Auto re-launch means that you can go for it and never have to worry about re-launchng your kite. Just take your hands off the bar and let the kite do the work for you!

 

For 2019 the Neo features the new “Adaptive Tip”. In recent years, there has been a trend leaning towards more reactive kites with even lighter sheeting forces than in the past. Such kites are really comfortable, lively for wave riding and offer more forgiving kite loops because they pivot around the wingtip.

 

However, comparison tests have shown that Duotone team riders and testers actually prefer kites with a harder bar feel because they offer better feedback, precise steering and more dynamic turning, which in turn creates more power.

 

The new “Adaptive Tip” allows users to easily change the sheeting force and turning performance through a simple back pigtail adjustment, allowing you to customize your kite to your desired style and feel.

 

Tunable Bar Pressure:
The 2019 NEO features an adjustment in the back line bridle that permits the rider to opt for greater or lesser bar pressure. Low bar pressure reduces strain on arms and makes turn initiation easier, but gives less feedback about kite position and load condition. Higher bar pressure is a little more athletic and is often preferred by more experienced riders.

 

Key Features:

 

• Perfect for Freeride / Wave Riding
• Loaded 5th Line Concept
• Adaptive Tips
• Short and Direct depower stroke
• 3 Struts
• Smooth Power Development
• Easy, direct control bar feedback
• V-backline system with integrated relaunch bungees
• Super easy relaunch
• Comfortable, light and lively steering
• Direct and fast following steering commands, even completely depowered
• Low drag design
• Sizes: 3/ 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11/ 12

**Prices shown are complete with kite, bag and pump**

 

	* A Harness is required to fly this kite - click for harnesses >>
	* You can learn how-to setup and fly water relaunchable kites using the Kiteboarding Progression DVD - click for info >>

Wind Range

Model	Projected Area (sq m)	Aspect Ratio	Wind Range (knots)	Skill Level
3.0	1.8	4.7	29-42	Beg / Exp
4.0	2.2	4.7	26-40	Beg / Exp
5.0	2.7	4.7	23-38	Beg / Exp
6.0	3.3	4.7	21-36	Beg / Exp
7.0	3.8	4.6	19-34	Beg / Exp
8.0	4.5	4.6	17-32	Beg / Exp
9.0	5.0	4.5	15-30	Beg / Exp
10.0	5.5	4.5	13-28	Beg / Exp
11.0	6.0	4.5	12-25	Beg / Exp
12.0	6.5	4.5	11-22	Beg / Exp

 

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Depower Control Bar

Duotone NEO Trust Control Bar System:

Riders of all levels, from pros to newcomers, will all gain substantial advantages from the new Duotone Trust Bar system.   Safety - perform all moves with safety leash Water Start - without swimming Performance - increased performance due to wider wind range   All kites can be flown with the same bar, just the short line attached in the middle of the leading edge has to be adjusted to the different kite sizes. Instructions will be attached to all bars or upgrades.   Line Length Advisor: Different styles of riding, different kite models or the kite size can be influencing factors that require different line length.   In order to further increase this synergy effect the 19 and 22 m lines come now on a medium bar (49 / 42 cm) and the 24 and 27m lines on a large bar (53 / 46 cm).   The bar is the riders’ first point of contact with the kite. In order to achieve a maximum in comfort of riding it is essential to match the kite and the riders’ style of riding to the correct line length.   19m (70% Handling / 30% Power) Super fast and reactive tuning speeds, shorter lines are best for extreme freestyle and crazy kiteloops. They are also excellent for wave riding, where kite turning speed is important. Wakestyle riders like the close connection to the kite too. The disadvantage is you lose some of the low end power.   Fast and reactive turning Extreme Freestyle, Wakestyle and Waves Tight, super fast and hard kite loops 22m (60% Handling / 40% Power) The favourite length for freestyle and waves! These 22m lines are still great for getting lots of speed from the kite, perfect for wave riding and freestyle. Not as extreme as the 19m lines, they still lose a bit of low end power.   Reactive turning Fast Kite Loops Great setup for freestyle riders Best choice for waveriding 24m (50% Handling / 50% Power) The best choice for an all round length, good turning speed combined with good power make 24m the perfect choice for a lot of riders. Great for freeride, waves and freestyle.   Most Versatile Length Great for all-round freeriding Good low end and a good turning speed Most Versatile Length High jumps as you can “load” the lines The recommended size for a one bar quiver 27m (40% Handling / 60% Power) The extra length means extra power, get a little more range out of your quiver by adding this bar with the longer lines. They are also great for jumping as you can really “load” the lines when you edge and send the kite back through the window.   Enormous Low End Power Huge Jumps Lots of Lift The bar is your first point of contact with the kite, It is the connection between you and your kite and it is important to get it right. And it’s actually an easy formula: The shorter the lines, the more direct and faster the kite turns. The longer the lines, the more power you can generate out of them! Choose a Duotone Trust Bar, and choose the right line set up for your style of riding.

 

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