Freestyle Kitesurfing is the most spectacular discipline in kiteboarding. It’s all about tricks, jumps, and loops, where the rider actively steers the kite and uses the board to combine height, rotation, and style.

Typical Freestyle features:

• High jumps and kiteloops

• Rotations, handlepasses, and technical tricks

• Explosive power release and short flight phases

Freestyle is pure self-expression – dynamic, powerful, and demanding. With a Freestyle Kite like the Duotone Dice, Rebel or Vegas, you achieve maximum control and performance in every move.

A Freestyle Kite is specifically designed for aggressive manoeuvres, jumps, and technical tricks. Compared to all-round or wave kites, it offers:

• More direct steering with instant response to input

• Explosive power for jumps with strong lift

• Stable flight characteristics under high load – ideal for kiteloops and freestyle moves

• A C-Shape or Hybrid-Shape for maximum control and slack

While an all-round kite (e.g. the Duotone Evo) is built for versatility, a Freestyle Kite is optimised for precision, pop, and aerial control.

The best Freestyle Kites are defined by explosive pop, consistent pull, and pinpoint steering precision.

Top Duotone models include:

• Duotone Dice SLS: All-round freestyle kite with strong lift, perfect for kiteloops

• Duotone Vegas: The classic for professional freestylers with true C-Kite feeling

• Duotone Rebel SLS or Rebel D/LAB: Big Air kite with power and hangtime for massive jumps

All models combine lightweight construction, durable materials (e.g. Trinity TX, Penta TX, or Aluula) and precise handling – for uncompromising performance in Freestyle Kiteboarding.

For the ultimate Freestyle (Big Air) Kiteboarding experience, you’ll need:

• Freestyle Kite, e.g. Duotone Rebel

• Freestyle Twintip Board: with stiff flex for explosive pop (e.g. Duotone TS Big Air SLS)

• Bar & Lines: short, responsive lines and precise quick release (e.g. Duotone Click Bar)

• Harness: seat or waist harness with a secure fit (e.g. ION Harness)

• Wetsuit & Safety Gear: for comfort and protection (e.g. by ION)

• Jump Height Sensor: for international Big Air leaderboards (e.g. Woo)

This setup provides the stability, control, and power you need for jumps, kiteloops, and technical tricks.

A Freestyle Kite is mainly aimed at advanced riders and pros who can already ride upwind, jump confidently, and control their kite precisely.

Not ideal for beginners, as Freestyle Kites:

• Offer less depower

• React quickly to steering input

• Require precise timing and refined technique

Experienced and ambitious riders, on the other hand, will benefit from the direct power and control to take their tricks to the next level.

The ideal Freestyle Kite size depends on your weight, spot, and wind conditions:

For freestyle riders, a C-Kite or Hybrid-Kite with direct handling, solid bar pressure, and consistent pull is ideal.

When buying, consider:

• Material quality (e.g. Duotone D/LAB Series)

• Bar compatibility

• Relaunch characteristics and wind range

With a Duotone Freestyle Kite, you’re fully equipped whether for unhooked tricks, loops, or Big Air.