The Duotone Rebel is the all-time classic freeride kite, legendary performance, big air superiority and a stunning hang time. Last year the Rebel had a significant overhaul that saw the design built around a 4 line set up. The kite was a huge success and this year Ken Winner has been working hard to make the best even better! Updates on the 2019 model include a smaller, reduced diameter leading edge and a flatter centre shape profile.
The goal was to improve the handling and boosting capabilities of the kite. The thinner leading edge makes the new Rebel more efficient, but also allows it to twist, increasing the turning speed and making the handling very dynamic. The new flatter profile in the centre of the kite adds power and improves the flying characteristics. More importantly, the kite now jumps higher and floats for longer; massive airs are even easier on the new Rebel! The kite can be flown in the standard 4 line set up, or if you wish, there is a 5th line upgrade available too.
As ever the wind range is huge, there is plenty of low-end power, and the high-end is incredible with the 5-strut design keeping the canopy stable even in gusty conditions. Sheet and go handling makes the Rebel incredibly easy to fly, it’s suitable for riders just starting out on their kitesurfing journey as well as pro’s who want to boost to the moon and everyone in between. This iconic kite has long been the freeride standard all other kites try to emulate, now the bar is set even higher, the new 2019 Rebel will blow you away.
What's new in the Duotone Rebel:
A thinner leading edge makes the Rebel more efficient, but also allows it to twist, increasing the turning speed and making the handling very dynamic.
A new flatter profile in the centre of the kite adds power and improves the flying characteristics.
Freeride performance with explosive powerful lift and huge as well as long hangtime.
The sheet and go handling makes a kite incredibly easy to fly.
The Rebel has the biggest windrange of the Duotone modelas and can be flown in a very wide aspect of wind strengths, without changing the size.
You can choose the best setup, depending on your preference and riding style. The 5th line makes it easier to relaunch.
All that with the typical Rebel feel you love so much!
Key Features:
- Perfect for Freeride / Wave Riding
- Short and Direct depower stroke
- Adaptive Tip Feedback Option
- Sheeting Force for different bar pressure options
- Lazy One-Pump System
- Floating centre strut
- Easy Relaunch Bungees
- Self Rescue Handles for easy water packdown and swim
- All sizes have greater structural stability and a more solid feel
- All sizes have lower drag, less flutter and better depower
- All sizes have stronger, more repeatable construction
- Small sizes are softer and more forgiving
- Middle sizes crisper in feel and more stable in the air
- Large sizes are crisper in feel and great for hangtime
- Direct and fast following steering commands, even completely depowered
- Low drag design
**Prices shown are kite only - includes bag**
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Amended Rebel Review Review by Charlie
Once again the Rebel has been further refined, so precise on the bar with great feedback and a also a tight bar throw. It's great to have this kite on a simple 4 line setup now with the option to go to 5 lines for absolute safety.
The wind range has been tweaked to be even wider, I've been hacking upwind on a 6m when others were on 9,10's and 11's. The top end is really impressive and the Rebel is my choice to use in gusty stormy conditions, the short bar throw combined with its ability to soak up the gusts fills me with confidence in the more extreme conditions.
Jumps, well the Rebel excells at jumping, there is potential to go massive with this kite and the hang time is really floaty. If you are out for Woo records then the Rebel wont hold you back.
A beautifully tuned, responsive mega jumping freeride kite.
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Beautifully Tuned Review by Charlie
Once again the rebel has been further refined, so precise on the bar with great feedback and a tight bar throw. this year the kite is even more of a boosting machine and the wind range is massive. A free ride monster!
