Duotone Evo 2021 kite review

 The Duotone Evo 2021 Kite Program:

 From the German brand Duotone Kiteboarding:

The Duotone Evo kite has been part of the Duotone range for many years. In a constant pursuit of improvement, it has become the most allround kite in the Duotone range.

Riders like Tom Hebert don't let their kite define their riding style. They love freestyle as much as they love big air, old school, and foil.

The Duotone Evo kite is Tom's choice because its versatility doesn't limit him, no matter the day's program.

For the 2021 version, Duotone removed the pulleys from the bridles; this increases the kite's responsiveness while offering incredible depower. The designers developed a new Trailing Edge design incorporating a wave pattern, which significantly reduces flutter and canopy wear in this critical area.

The Duotone Evo kite can be rigged with a 4 or 5-lines control bar, like the rest of the Duotone kite range.

The choice of a three-strut delta design is linked to this pursuit of versatility.

Kitesurfing has always been synonymous with freedom. Don't let your kitesurf kite define you; let the Evo set you free!

For more information, visit: https://www.duotonesports.com/kiteboarding/kites/evo/

For The Kiteboarder magazine:

"This is an engaging kitesurf kite; with a simple flick of the wrist, the Duotone EVO 2021 kitesurf kite offers enormous lift. It's agile with stable traction, easy to control with great upwind performance and easy power delivery."

Quote from: Brad Poulos

"Really light feel with good pull, it's a fast, balanced kitesurf kite with quick turns even when slightly underpowered."

Quote from: Tom Moore

"Stable, predictable in the window and relaunches easily. Good bar pressure, tons of depower, and I really never had to look at the kitesurf kite during sessions."

Quote from: Dan Lerer

The kiteboarder:

This year, the Evo kitesurf kite did things on the water that made us seriously rethink our notions of what a kitesurf kite is capable of. The Duotone Evo 2021, a big air kite, is stunning; it exceeded all our expectations. The Evo's 3-strut design with severely swept wingtips seems to have undergone some minor changes, resulting in a significant performance improvement this year.

The Duotone Evo 2021 kitesurf kite uses Duotone's large-diameter inflation valve, dubbed the "Max Flow" system, which connects directly to the Duotone pump hose without using a nozzle. The intermediate hoses between the Leading Edge and the struts also have a high flow rate. This lets the kitesurf kite deflate faster.

New this year, the Evo now features a fixed, single-setting bridle that has eliminated the use of pulleys. The Leading Edge bridle ends with knots, and the kite attachment ends with loops. The kite's wingtip offers three attachment points: "Soft," "Medium," and "Hard." The factory setting is "Medium."" The factory setting is "Medium," while "Soft" is recommended for surf/foiling, and "Hard" is recommended for freestyle.

The Evo 2021 kite now features Duotone's new Trailing Edge material, which offers lighter weight, less material, and better surface control.Our first jumps with the Duotone Evo 2021 kitesurf kite were frightening, with much more lift than we expected. With light to medium bar pressure, the controls are very comfortable, with precise steering response and fast turning speed. Compared to the Rebel, the Evo seems to turn a little faster and in a tighter, more pivotal steering arc. The power delivery and feel are very even and progressive, with a good sensation that will give the rider confidence in controlling the power of the Duotone Evo 2021 kitesurf kite. Its exceptional upwind performance and depower make the kite suitable for crossover and foil, as well as surf.

Steer it aggressively and it becomes downright explosive on jumps. This kite acts like an elevator, ripping you off the water and boosting you solidly into the upper limits of big air. The Evo kite doesn't have the same hangtime as the Duotone Rebel, so you'll need more active steering for longer flights and softer landings. In our opinion, the Evo's position in the Duotone range slightly overlaps with the Duotone Rebel. However, the handling, progressive power, and depower of the Evo might make it a better fit for foil, freeride, carving, and crossover riding, as well as surf. The Evo's solid, user-friendly handling makes it an excellent progression kite for beginners.

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GlissEvolution's Take:

Not every year brings a revolution, but 2021 is AGAIN a pivotal one for the Duotone EVO 2021 kite.

Its short bridle makes it more reactive and direct. It gains character and low-end wind range. The new Trailing Edge makes the kite stiffer in gusts, which boosts its high-end wind range.

In short, the Duotone Evo 2021 kite has an exceptional wind range.

When it comes to riding, its program is indeed very allround. For big air, you will go as high as with a Duotone Rebel. The Evo will sustain less long, and even then… Just change its settings and you transform it into a freestyle or Surf kite.

If you have any doubts, come and test it during the test days organized by the GlissEvolution store. You can also contact our ambassadors to arrange a session with them.

Source article: The Kiteboarder: https://www.thekiteboarder.com/2020/04/tkb-review-2020-duotone-evo/

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