£2,259.00 – £2,759.00
The Neo D/LAB 2023 is the most advanced wave kite available, featuring an Aluula frame that delivers otherworldly performance. Prepare to have you mind blown with this incredible addition to the Duotone line up.
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Duotone Neo D/LAB 2023
The Neo D/LAB 2023 is the most advanced wave kite available, featuring an Aluula frame that delivers otherworldly performance. Prepare to have you mind blown with this incredible addition to the Duotone line up.
We tested this kite when it was released and were hugely impressed by it’s flying characteristics. Some of the Neo models in the past have been rather sluggish in the turn and we found too grunty for a true park and surf wave kite. The 2023 Neo, both SLS and D/Lab have changed our perception of using a Duotone kite in the waves or hydrofoil. The D/lab especially has amazing drift, it will just sit there and hang when you ride towards it on the wave or when foiling. The turning speed and response has been significantly improved, the 2023 Neo is very intuitive, just touch the bar and it reacts, even when the kite is underpowered or with slack lines as you ride towards it. We also really enjoyed its improved efficiency and ability to fly forwards in the window. In the past the Neo used to just sit there and pull, we often found it used to pull you off the wave, not so with the 2023 D/Lab which still has the power on tap but if you want to dump it, head upwind or drift around when foiling, it will sit further forwards in the window and cut through the air…A magnificent kite which is now one of ur favourites for all round free riding, foiling and out in the waves.
“FROM OUR SOLO SESSIONS ON NEAR GLASSY CONDITIONS TO THE SPEED AND DRIFT! IT’S CHANGED THE WAY WE CAN RIDE WAVES! IT’S THE ONLY THE KITE I WANT TO RIDE!” MATCHU LOPES
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The Neo D/LAB is poised to take the world by storm, the ultimate in high performance kite technology and featuring the absolute pinnacle of design and lightweight materials. Utilising an updated version of the Aluula fabric in a combination with a new Hybrid Flex Strut, offering up to an incredible 30% weight saving on the original Neo and guaranteeing an incredible responsiveness.
Innovative materials such as Trinity TX and our high-end construction standards combine to ensure the Neo D/LAB is light. It is also very durable and can handle the rigours of a session in big waves. The kite’s performance must be experienced to be truly understood; it is nothing short of phenomenal. The Neo has a reputation as one of the best performing wave kites on the market, and the D/LAB version is entirely out of this world. The low-end range is unsurpassed, while the high-end control is abundant. In addition, as you initiate a turn, it is dynamic and responsive in a way you have never experienced before due to the Hybrid Flex Strut.
The Neo D/LAB truly becomes an extension of your body on the wave, and the flight characteristics are intuitive. As the wind goes offshore, you can tap into the fantastic drifting capabilities offered by this lighter version, the kite hangs in the air forever. With settings on the kite for strapless, you can quickly set up for some jumps and spins, and the extra airtime afforded to you allows you to pull the latest moves with ease.
The Neo D/LAB is a massive leap forwards in terms of performance for the pinnacle of wave riders who demand the best; get a quiver before they sell out!
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CHARACTERISTICS Duotone Neo D/LAB 2023
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Duotone Neo D/LAB – Key Features
SIMPLY THE BEST DRIFTTHE NEO IS FAMOUS FOR ITS INCREDIBLE DRIFTING ABILITIES; THE D/LAB VERSION IS UP TO 30% LIGHTER THAN THE ORIGINAL VERSION, ALLOWING THE KITE TO FLOAT DOWN THE LINE IN A MANNER YOU WOULD NOT THINK POSSIBLE.
DYNAMIC HANDLING/HYBRID FLEX STRUTTHE TURNING SPEED AND THE STEERING IMPULSE OF THE NEO IS EXCEEDINGLY QUICK DUE TO THE NEW FLEX STRUT DESIGN. THE NEW ALUULA FABRIC MAKES THE KITE INCREDIBLY LIGHT WHILE ALSO CREATING A STIFFER, MORE RESPONSIVE FRAME AND EACH KITE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY FINE-TUNED FOR PERFORMANCE.
THE FLEX STRUT WAS INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED TO EACH SIZE OF THE KITE.
UNRIVALLED STEERING EVEN WHEN DEPOWEREDONE OF THE UNIQUE AND ENCHANTING FEATURES OF THE NEO D/LAB IS ITS ABILITY TO BE DIRECT AND DYNAMIC, EVEN WHEN THE BAR IS PUSHED OUT AND THE KITE IS DEPOWERED. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU TO RIDE THE WAVE HOW YOU LIKE WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT BAR AND KITE CONTROL AS MUCH.
INCREDIBLY POWERFUL WITH MASSIVE DEPOWERTHE RANGE OF THE NEO D/LAB IS UNBELIEVABLE! IT HAS A HUGE BOTTOM END, THANKS TO THE LIGHTER ALUULA MATERIAL, MEANING YOU CAN GET GOING ON A SMALLER KITE BEFORE OTHER RIDERS. COUPLED WITH IMPRESSIVE DEPOWER, IT HAS YOU OUT RIDING FOR LONGER WHEN THE WIND PICKS UP, AND YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH A SMALLER QUIVER.
D/LAB CONSTRUCTIONTHIS HELPS TO REDUCE THE OVERALL WEIGHT OF THE KITE AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE BY MAKING THE FRAME STIFFER. IN ADDITION, MATERIALS LIKE ALUULA AND TRINITY TX MAKE THE KITE EXCEEDINGLY LIGHT WHILE OFFERING EXCELLENT DURABILITY.
GEOMETRY TUNED TO SIZETHE LARGER KITES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO USE A WIDER ARC AND HAVE LESS SWEEP IN THE TIPS, MAXIMISING POWER. AT THE SAME TIME, THE SMALLER SIZES HAVE MORE SWEEP AND A NARROWER ARC FOCUSING ON MANOEUVRABILITY.
TECH FEATURES DUOTONE NEO SLS
HYBRID FLEX STRUT
The new Hybrid Flex Strut offers the kite its exceptional performance and leads to slightly smoother and more refined handling. The turning is faster and feels more dynamic. These features are controlled by the precisely tuned ratio of Penta TX and STW70 adjusted to each size. The percentage of flex material in the tip struts decreases as the size increases.
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.
ALUULA FRAME CONSTRUCTION NEO D/LAB
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.
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.
KOOK PROOF CONNECTORS
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Shipping Costs
- UK: FREE standard delivery of 1-5 working days (usually 1-2 days) on all UK purchases over £79.99 – Upgrade to Express Delivery for £4.99 UK Orders under £79.99: £4.99 Standard, £6.99 Express
- Europe Mainland and UK Highlands & Islands: £14.99 on all items under 2 kg and £19.99 over 2kg
- Rest of the World and European Islands: £19.99 for small items under 2kg, £39.99 over 2kg and £69.99 for all items over 6kg. Fedex available as an upgrade option for all countries and the only option for Asia, Africa and South America
- Surfboards and SUPs have an additional £29.99 shipping cost. Due to a huge percentage which have arrived damaged we now only use reliable (more expensive) couriers
- Please note that Duotone products shipped to the US will receive a shipping excess of £250.
VAT (Tax) Free
If you live outside the EU or have a BFPO address, you are eligible for VAT free (20%) purchases so can save a lot of money. This is automatically deducted at checkout but please contact us if you would like further information. The prices shown on the website include VAT as standard until you enter your shipping country at the shipping Basket/Checkout page or are already logged in.
Returns
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return it to us in its original condition (with packaging and tags intact) within 14 days of the purchase date. We can either issue an in store credit for the item, send a different size or product if you would like an exchange or refund your payment.
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