2022 Duotone Neo SLS Kite



2022 Duotone Neo SLS Kite

Sizes: 5m | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 11m | 12m

Colors: Grey/Mint, Coral-Red/Blue

NOTE: Please indicate your top Kite color priorities in the order note!

The world’s best wave and strapless freestyle kite, even better with the Strong Light Superior construction featuring Penta TX; accept no substitutes and get your ticket to get barreled.

Key Features

Duotone Neo SLS

  • Incredible drift ability

The incredible drift ability is essential for surfing waves.

  • Slightly smoother, more refined handling

The handling is slightly smoother and more refined compared to previous models.

  • Fast, dynamic turning and handling due to Flex Strut and light weight construction

Due to Flex Struts and the light weight construction, the turning and handling is fast and dynamic.

  • Penta TX frame construction

The Penta TX frame construction ensures a very stiff and very responsive kite construction.

  • Up to 15% lighter construction, due to material mix and Penta TX

Penta TX and a carefully resourced material mix are the reason for an up to 15% weight reduction compared to original models.

  • Flex Struts for more dynamic handling and steering

The unique Flex Struts ensure a very dynamic handling and a very direct steering.

 






Sizes 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Windrange 22-38 20-36 18-34 16-32 14-30 12-28 11-25 10-22
Rec. Line Length 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 22-24 22-24 22-24
Weight without bag (kg) 1,94 2,11 2,33 2,45 2,63 2,78 2,94 3,11


Tech Features

Duotone Neo SLS

Penta TX frame construction Neo SLS

The Penta TX frame construction is the reason for a 5-times higher tear resistance, 50% less elongation compared to standard Dacron constructions and a 15% lighter overall construction compared to the Original Neo models, resulting in a great low end in combination with an incredible top end due to the solid frame construction.

Flex Strut Neo SLS

The counterpart to a stiff frame are the Flex Struts, between middle and tip struts. They ensure a direct and very reactive feel of SLS kites. The agility of a three-strut kite combined with the stiffness and the solid frame of a 5 strut kite. A softer material enables the Flex Struts to bend and twist in a defined way. Steering impulses are transformed smoothly and fast into turning actions.

 

Heavy 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.


Self 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

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

 

Load 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.

 

Trailing 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.

 

Double-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

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



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