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High Performance Freeride / Big Air

Art.-No. 44900-3000

The all-time classic high performance freeride kite, benchmark in big air superiority and stunning hangtime, designed by kite designer legend Ken Winner.

KEY FEATURES

DUOTONE REBEL 2019

Reduced diameter leading edge

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.

Flatter centre shape

A new flatter profile in the centre of the kite adds power and improves the flying characteristics.

Powerful lift and huge hangtime

Perfect for freeride performance with explosive powerful lift and huge as well as long hangtime.

Best sheet and go power development

The sheet and go handling makes a kite incredibly easy to fly.

Biggest windrange

The Rebel can be flown in a very wide aspect of wind strengths, without changing the size.

4 and 5 line setup

You can choose the best setup, depending on your preference and riding style. The 5th line makes it easier to relaunch.

REBEL 2019

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Characteristics

Duotone Rebel 2019

Freestyle Unhooked SLACK / POP
Freestyle Hooked KITELOOP / BIG AIR / HANGTIME
Freeride WINDRANGE / UP WIND / SHEET & GO
Foil FLYING ABILITY IN LIGHTWIND
Wave DRIFT / TURNING DEPOWERED / FAST TURNING
Entry EASY RELAUNCH ABILITY / STABILITY IN AIR
Size
Windrange
Rec. Line Length
Weight without bag (kg)
56789101112131415
23-4221-4019-3817-3615-3413-3212-2911-2610-2309-2108-20
22-2422-2422-2422-2422-2422-2422-2422-2424-2724-2724-27
2,502,652,953,103,303,503,703,904,054,254,40

Details

Duotone Rebel 2019

The 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. The Rebel works perfectly with the Click Bar in either 4 or 5 line configuration. 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.

Tech Features

Duotone Rebel 2019

Trinity TX
Trinity TXTrinity TX

Teijin is the world’s leading supplier of polyester fabrics and sail materials to marine sports. The combined creative power of Duotone saw the formulation of TRINITY TX. Exclusive to Duotone, TRINITY TX is a 3x2 canopy material, which has proven to be far superior to other canopy materials in terms of durability and dynamic performance.

The 3x2 yarn combination has proven to be the best solution in performance as well as durability, overall superior to any 2x2 or 4x4 yarn solutions. TRINITY TX. Made to stand the test of time.

Load Distribution Panels
Load Distribution PanelsLoad Distribution Panels

As kite geometry improves, the canopy must continue to resist increasing forces. To spread these forces, Load-Distribution-Panels are used, holding the kite’s shape even under the most extreme loads. In practice this gives a smoother and more consistent performance from the kite in any riding situation.

Fusion Strut
Fusion StrutFusion Strut

This construction allows for a controlled distribution of forces between strut and leading edge. Struts are 100% connected to the leading edge with a flexible Dyneema line, which promotes higher canopy tension and a clean profile.

Double-V Pigtails
Double-V PigtailsDouble-V Pigtails

These pigtails distribute the load of the line connections to the kite, minimizing the risk of fatigue, making the kite less prone to distortion and helps it to steer more smoothly.

Kook Proof Connectors
Kook Proof ConnectorsKook Proof Connectors

The kook proof line connection points prevent accidents by guaranteeing that you cannot accidentally connect your lines incorrectly when rigging your kite.

Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam
Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing SeamHeavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam

The leading edges of all kites are extremely durable due to a special heavy duty closing seam. The Dacron material at the leading edge is reinforced with a self sticky Insignia Tape and double stitched additionally. The Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam is resistant to very high tensions and diagonal forces.

Trailing Edge Force Control
Trailing Edge Force ControlTrailing Edge Force Control

The Trailing Edge Force Control is responsible for the smooth power distribution between the different materials of the kite, forcing the tensions in the right directions. Since 2013 the waves are higher and wider to eliminate stress points between the Dacron Trailing Edge and the Trinity TX Canopy material. This change in construction reduces fluttering marks and ensures that the material is not wearing out.

Self Rescue Handles
Self Rescue HandlesSelf Rescue Handles

The self-rescue handles on the inside of the wingtips can be easily found in case of an offshore break down. They provide a good, comfortable grip while sailing back to the shore during a self-rescue manoeuvre.

Anti Snag
Anti SnagAnti Snag

The Anti Snag webbing is preventing the lines from tangling around the tip of the kite. Waterstarts are made easier and safety is increased.

SIZE FINDER

Duotone Rebel 2019

Specifically designed to assist you in finding the perfect setup for the conditions that you ride, it’s a fun feature that will help you construct the optimum quiver within our extensive range of products.

Your Weight
Windrange
BEST SIZE10 m2

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True Quotes

Duotone Rebel 2019

Jeremie Tronet
“The Rebel is always my first choice when I go boosting. It gives me so much time to perform old school tricks and I just love to jump over happy island with my Rebel!”
Jeremie Tronet
“The 2019 Rebel has slightly thinner sections in the leading edge at the center which gives a little more flexibility for turning and allows the kite to fly closer to the edge of the window for more vertical jumps.”
KEN WINNER
KEN WINNER
Sky Solbach
“The Rebel is simply the best high performance freeride kite. Boosting, gliding, hooked in tricks, you can do it all.”
Sky Solbach

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TRINITY TX

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Trinity TX

Test Reports

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Reviews

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Overall rating
5,0
20.06.2019
Best Freeride Kite I’ve Ever Flown
by Bill from New York
PROS
  • Great jumping ability
  • Unreal hangtime
  • Soft landings
  • Handles big gusts with ease
CONS
  • N/A
BEST USE
  • Jumping
  • Hooked in tricks
Comment

I ride my Rebel whenever possible. I love it for the jumping ability, great hangtime and soft landings. I ride in very gusty conditions and the kite maintains its integrity and makes the changes in wind very easy to handle. It turns very smoothly and seems to be the definition of a park and ride kite.

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.
24.05.2019
Hang Time Master
by Colleen from Hood River
PROS
  • Jumping
  • boosts
  • predictability
  • hang time
CONS
  • N/A
BEST USE
  • sending it
Comment

Talk about hang time! The Rebel boosts to the moon and brings you back down to the water as though your light as a feather. I love grabbing a rebel for a strong wind session where all I want to do it send it!

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.
23.05.2019
My favorite jumping kite ever
by Jeremie TRONET from Union island
PROS
  • Incredible hang time
  • Great wind range
  • Smooth handling
  • Super stable
CONS
  • N/A
BEST USE
  • Junping
  • Freeride
  • Crossings
  • Jumping hugher
Comment

The Rebel has to be my favorite kite of all times. The kite offers an amazing wind range which helps reduce the number of kites in your quiver. The 12m rebel is my favorite size as it covers the perfect Caribbean winds wind range of 10 to 25 knots ans plus.
To jump high simply pull the bar hard at the right timing and the elevator effect will be felt in full force.

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.
23.05.2019
Hang-time machine!
by Reno Romeu from Rio de Janeiro
PROS
  • Five struts constrution
  • Amazing in strong winds
  • Hang-time machine
  • Very powerful, good for heavy people!
CONS
  • N/A
BEST USE
  • 15m holds very well up to 20 knots
  • perfect for old-school and big jumps
Comment

Rebel is my kite of choice if I'm looking to send my biggest and longest jump. Awesome hang-time, very friendly and amazing performace.

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.
22.05.2019
Floaty Boosts!
by Lewis C from Worthing, UK
PROS
  • Incredible vertical lift
  • massive hangtime
  • 4 line Simplicity
  • Eye Catching Design
  • easy handling
CONS
  • N/A
BEST USE
  • floaty transitions
  • big boosts
Comment

I love this kite, especially the 14m & 10m. Such big floaty boosts, a must have also if you want to progress in big transitions. My go to summer kite and when the winds cranking the 8m has a massive wind range.

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.
21.05.2019
Nixon24
by Nixon from Berlin
PROS
  • Hangtime
  • lift
  • upwind performance
  • lowend
CONS
  • drifting ability
BEST USE
  • big air, hang time, freeride
Comment

I really like the Rebel for boosting airs. The kite has massive hangtime. I really prefer to ride my Rebels overpowered.

BOTTOM LINE
Yes, I would recommended this to a friend.