Duotone What's New 2024

W H A T ’ S N E W 2 0 2 2 C O N S T R U C T I O N S In the last few years, we have developed kites with newmaterials that fly in lighter winds, react faster and drift better. Ou r SLS and D/LAB construction are the result of our relentless drive to create the absolute best performing kites - And we are very proud of that. Unfortunately, these innovations also bring price increases that are currently being exacerbated by global inflation. We are fully aware that these price increases are a major blow to some customers, especially in times like these. However, we feel it is important to point out that our current price structure simply reflects the leap in technology and performance and the increased costs associated with development and production of these high-end products. While we want to emphasize that D/LAB is the absolute pinnacle of performance and technically feasibility, it is equally important to point out that a D/LAB kite is not mandatory to have maximum fun while kiting! The performance advantages of a D/LAB kite are especially noticeable in large kite sizes where reactivity and weight play a big roll, but the smaller sizes of the Neo and Evo for example perform amazingly well in strong winds by absorbing gusts and offering superior comfort due to the more forgiving flex properties of the inflated Dacron structure. Of course, many of our customers are happy to afford the technology surcharge to reap the benefits of a leap in performance as evidenced by the popularity of our SLS kites, but it is also a shame to hear that at some kite spots anyone who doesn’t pump up an SLS or D/LAB kite is frowned upon. This is really unfortunate, because we don’t strive to produce the most exclusive goods - We strive to provide the absolute best kiteboarding experience for every individual, regardless of how much money they can or want to spend on their gear. We pour our heart and soul into every kite model we produce, regardless of the type of construction or price level. We only use the best materials that serve the purpose of creating an amazing experience on the water for the intended user and our kites are still the benchmark for every other kite in the industry, so it is with good reason that they win comparison tests with other brands again and again. “WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE ABSOLUTE BEST KITEBOARDING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL” AN INSIGHT VIEW WITH SKY SOLBACH 1 8 DUOTONE