Description

The all-time classic high perfomance freeride kite with a benchmark in big air superiority and stunning hangtime records. The Duotone Rebel is one of the most popular kites of all time; it is the choice of ambitious freeriders and kiters who like to boost huge airs.

 

There simply is no better jump orientated, all-round kite than the 2019 Rebel and is especially good for riders wanting an extremely stable kite than can handle high loads and big power spikes.

 

The Duotone Rebel can now be flown on 4 or 5 lines. The 5th line is unloaded for 2019, meaning you can decide the best setup depending on your preference and riding style.

 

What's new in the Duotone Rebel:

The 2019 Rebel has gained small performance gains together with improved depower and vertical jumps with the same impressive hangtime. Turning is much smoother and it still remains to be the ultimate high performance freeriding kite.

 

A new flatter profile in the centre of the kite adds power and improves the flying characteristics making the Rebel even easier to jump with.

 

The thinner leading edge has also made the Rebel more efficient, but allows it to twist, increasing the turning speed and making the handling very dynamic.

 

While many changes have been made, one aspect has remained constant; the Rebel is still the ultimate boosting machine offering huge jumps with lots of hangtime and glide in the air!

 

All that with the typical Rebel feel you love so much!

 

Adaptive Tips:

For 2019 the Rebel features the “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:

 

 

 

 

Why Choose 5th Line?

The Rebel in 5th line mode is great for the following reasons:

1.) Short depower stroke and crisp feel. In sizes 9 metres and over. Anyone who rides wave or has short arms or just likes a responsive kite can appreciate the importance of achieving full depower with a minimal movement of the control bar.

2.) Super stability. If it weren't so easy to keep in the air you'd be forgiven for thinking it's made of rock.

3.) Easy relaunch in light winds. Even riders who like four-line kites often add a fifth line to make relaunch possible in super-light wind.

4.) Safety. When you need to get total, complete and perfect depower in half a second, nothing else works as well as a 5th line.

 

Size Specfic Tuning:

 

1.) Sizes 10 to 14 have been tuned for short bar stroke and a maximally crisp feel.

2.) Sizes 5 to 8, which naturally tend to be a bit too crisp and responsive, have been tuned for a crispness and responsiveness that's just right. Not soft and slow; not uncomfortably harsh and fast.

3.) 9-metre kites can go either way, a bit slow and soft or a bit fast and harsh. We spent some time tuning this one for what we think is just the right feel in a wave and all-around kite.

 

 

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
• 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 **

 

	* 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
5.0	3.5	5.0	23-42	Beg / Exp
6.0	3.9	5.0	21-40	Beg / Exp
7.0	4.5	5.0	19-38	Beg / Exp
8.0	5.1	5.0	17-36	Beg / Exp
9.0	5.6	5.0	15-34	Beg / Exp
10.0	6.2	5.0	13-32	Beg / Exp
11.0	6.9	5.0	12-29	Beg / Exp
12.0	7.5	5.0	11-26	Beg / Exp
13.0	8.2	5.0	10-23	Beg / Exp
14.0	8.6	5.1	9-21	Beg / Exp
15.0	9.0	5.1	8-20	Beg / Exp

 

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Depower Control Bar

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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