2026 Duotone Rebel SLS Kiteboarding Kite

2026 Rebel SLS

High Performance Freeride / Big Air

Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 14m

You know it, you love it — the Rebel SLS. A legend in the big air world for years, the 2026 version keeps the legacy alive with even more lift and control. Chasing massive boosts? Looking for longer hangtime? The Rebel is your ticket to send it higher every session.

This year's Rebel SLS has some upgrades, making it feel quicker and more precise. Its sleeker profile, updated bridle setup, and removal of pulleys gives you cleaner, more direct feedback, with better edging to the wind window. On the water, the Rebel still stands strong to that signature ease when sheeting. It's a give and take: the harder you push it, the more it rewards you with towering jumps and floaty landings. Even though it's powerful, the Rebel stays controllable and predictable, so you feel in sync with you.

What Duotone has to say:

The Big Air kite for maximum hangtime and controlled power

The legendary Duotone Rebel SLS, the ultimate high-performance kite designed for freeride and big air enthusiasts. Built with advanced Penta TX and Trinity TX materials, the Rebel SLS offers maximum hangtime and controlled power, setting the stage for powerful and stylish tricks on the water.

What's New for 2026:

• Increased vertical lift without compromising hangtime
• More direct feedback from the bar, improving control
• Faster climbing to the edge of the wind window, especially during kite loops
• Explosive vertical boost for greater dynamism
• Enhanced agility and intuitiveness in high-performance riding scenarios

Design Features

The Rebel SLS is engineered for those who crave huge hangtimes. With its remarkable ability to facilitate powerful jumps, this kite allows riders to perform their best tricks with confidence. Its “sheet and go” design makes for easy takeoffs, empowering you to launch into the sky with minimal effort. Experience powerful loops executed with full control, enabling you to navigate the air like never before. One of the standout features of the Rebel SLS is its direct bar feedback, which enhances precision and confidence during both ascent and descent.

This is complemented by explosive lift capabilities, giving riders vertical takeoffs and extended airtime that elevate the performance standard in the big air segment. Key improvements have been made to enhance vertical lift without compromising hangtime. By shortening the chord length, the Rebel SLS presents a sleeker, more aerodynamic profile that facilitates efficient upward propulsion during jumps.

The removal of pulleys from the front bridle simplifies the kite's setup, leading to a more responsive feel on the bar. This adjustment not only improves direct feedback from the bar but also enhances the rider’s ability to maintain precision control during dynamic maneuvers. With a decreased leading edge sweep angle, the kite can now climb faster to the edge of the wind window, particularly during kite loops. This optimization of airflow over the kite enables rapid ascents, making it easier for riders to execute quicker loops with explosive vertical boosts.

The overall structural adjustments made to the Rebel SLS significantly enhance vertical acceleration, allowing for more dynamic jumps and aerial maneuvers. Additionally, modifications to the bridle system enhance agility and intuitiveness in high-performance riding scenarios, ensuring that every steering input translates seamlessly into kite response. This results in a more intuitive flying experience, allowing riders to tackle complex tricks with increased confidence.

The Duotone Rebel SLS is your ticket to the skies. With its combination of powerful lift, responsive handling, and advanced technology, this kite is designed for riders who demand the very best in performance and style. Elevate your kiteboarding experience and reach your full potential with the Rebel SLS 2026.

What is Concept Blue for the Rebel SLS?

Concept Blue is Duotone’s step toward pairing high-performance design with more sustainable materials. By integrating bio-based bladders, recycled plastics, and undyed fabrics into the proven construction, riders get the same lightweight responsiveness, control, and efficiency expected from Duotone gear, but with a reduced environmental footprint. Concept Blue highlights Duotone's commitment to pushing wing design forward while paving the way for a more conscious future.

The Rebel Concept Blue mixes the renowned performance of the Unit SLS and builds upon it with an eco-conscious approach. By using a bio-based bladder, undyed fabrics, and recycled plastics, the Concept Blue has reduced its carbon footprint by 29%.