![]() As you move from soft to hard, you are moving the effective attachment point for the outside lines farther forward on the leading edge which increases the bar pressure and causes your bar movements to have bigger impacts on the airframe. The yellow knot puts you in the ‘soft’ position, the blue knot is in the middle with a black knot sets you on you the ‘hard’ setting (which is noted to be the choice of world champ Airton Cozzolino). The wingtip uses Duotone’s adaptive tip bridle which, this year, offers three settings to tune the feel of the kite. The Neo uses a single setting bridle that utilizes a single slider to adjust the angle of attack with the front bridle attachment point ending in a knot and the wingtip pigtail ending in a lark’s head loop. Deflation options are available through both the inflation valve and a dump valve on one side of the kite, making both inflation and deflation quick and easy. ![]() Sporting Duotone’s large diameter inflation valve dubbed the ‘Max Flow’ system which connects directly with Duotone’s pump hose without the use of a nozzle the inflation system’s twist valve rotates with the insertion of the hose to keep air locked in the kite. On its face, the regular Neo uses various grades of Dacron in its 3-strut airframe and high-quality trinity TX ripstop in the canopy. In addition to the changes made this year, the Neo is also available in the upgraded SLS materials which pits the traditional material version against the new Penta TX airframe.Īttachments: Center bridle: Knot / Wingtip bridle: Lark’s head loopįront Bridle Options: Single setting bridle / one sliding pulley ![]() With slightly narrower canopy width/cord across the center strut and a slightly larger width/cord at the wingtips, Duotone’s goal was to increase drift and swifter steering for keeping the Neo ahead of your surf game as you’re carving down the face of a wave. This year Ken Winner, architect of the Neo has narrowed the arc or curve of the leading edge while changing the layout of the canopy and some of the loft profiles on the struts to achieve a smoother feel that dials up the maneuverability as well as the classic drift that the Neo is known for. While the subject of this review is the conventional Dacron version of the Neo, it’s also available in Duotone’s step up SLS construction this year as well, although if you’re looking for a 3 or 4m version, the regular Neo is your only option. This year the Neo gets a number of substantial tweaks that lead to slight changes in the performance of the iconic surf kite that holds the most world championships under its belt. If you want to dominate the waves with total confidence and rule skies, the Neo is the kite for you tune it to your riding style, initiate the launch sequence, and head straight to the top step of any podium! ![]() The wind range is huge with lots of low-end power, allowing you to ride a smaller kite, while at the top end, the kite still offers lots of control. The result is a kite that feels like an extension of your body on the wave. The kite’s weight has been optimized to increase performance and the kite reacts instantly to input from the bar. For years the Neo has been the wave kite against which all the others are measured the unique combination of power, control and drifting characteristics have made it the wave kite everyone wants to ride. ![]() The Neo is the benchmark in kiteboarding in waves, incredible drift, total control at all times and the ability to perform to podium levels in the waves and for strapless freestyle. ![]()
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