2027 Duotone Evo SLS Concept Blue Kiteboarding Kite

2027 Duotone Evo SLS Concept Blue Kite

High performance all-round | Freeride | Big Air | Freestyle | Wave

Sizes: 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 13m

If you refuse to limit yourself to a single riding discipline, the 2027 Duotone Evo SLS Kite offers high-performance versatility across big air, freestyle, freeride, and waves. You'll experience direct bar feedback and precise control whether you are sending vertical boosts or drifting down the line on a surfboard. The updated frame design provides reduced deformation under heavy loads, ensuring the 2027 Duotone Evo SLS Kite holds its shape during powered kiteloops and hard edging. You can push your limits in any condition thanks to its wide wind range, rapid depower, and explosive lift.

What Duotone has to say:

The Duotone Evo SLS 2027 Kite is made for riders who do not want to choose just one discipline. Massive boosts and kiteloops today, hooked freestyle tomorrow, and a relaxed freeride or wave session the next time you hit the water. The Evo SLS combines all of these disciplines in one sporty kite with plenty of control. It feels direct, gives clear feedback through the bar, and offers a huge wind range. Exactly what you want as an advanced rider who likes to mix things up from session to session.

For 2027, Duotone has updated the frame of the Evo SLS. The Flex Strut is gone and has been replaced by thinner, significantly stiffer struts. This reduces frame deformation when the kite is heavily loaded. For example, when edging hard for a jump or initiating a kiteloop while fully powered. The kite holds its shape, reacts directly to steering input, and maintains its turning speed. Especially when riding aggressively, you will notice that the Evo SLS continues to feel solid and controlled.

The pressure in the frame has also been increased. Sizes up to and including 10m are inflated to 9 psi, while the 11m and larger are inflated to 8 psi. This higher pressure makes the airframe stiffer and more responsive. Combined with the SLS construction, this gives you a kite that translates steering input into action quickly. Another important update is the canopy profile. This gives the Evo SLS more progressive bar pressure and makes it easier to feel where the kite is positioned in the wind window. The canopy connection at the tips has also been optimized for cleaner airflow and improved stability.

Concept Blue:

The Evo SLS is also available as a Concept Blue version featuring undyed fabrics, a bio-based bladder with up to 57% bio-based carbon content and engineered polymer components made from post-industry recycled material. Concept Blue combines the same high-performance riding characteristics with carefully selected material innovations inspired by Duotone ongoing Concept Blue philosophy. The 5 m size is not available in Concept Blue.

Who is this for?

This kite is designed for advanced riders who want high-performance execution across multiple disciplines. Whether you are blasting upwind, pulling fast kiteloops, performing hooked or unhooked tricks, or catching waves on a directional board, the Evo SLS adapts to your session goals.

Design Profile:

3-strut performance all-round kite built with Strong Light Superior (SLS) construction utilizing Penta TX and Trinity TX materials.

Performance Features:

• Explosive vertical lift and high hangtime
• Fast kiteloops with a reliable, smooth catch
• Stable handling and shape retention under high load
• Strong freeride drive and efficient upwind tracking
• Good drift and responsive steering while depowered

How does it compare?

Versus the Previous Flex Strut Model:

The Flex Strut system has been replaced by thinner, stiffer struts that significantly reduce frame deformation under heavy load. Combined with higher inflation pressure (up to 9 psi), the 2027 model provides a stiffer airframe, delivering faster steering translation and cleaner canopy airflow through optimized wingtip connections.

Design Features:

• Strong Light Superior (SLS) Construction - Utilizes high-grade Penta TX and Trinity TX materials to optimize strength and stiffness while keeping frame weight down.
• Stiffer Strut Frame - Replaces Flex Struts with thinner, stiffer struts to prevent frame distortion during aggressive turns and powered jumps.
• Optimized Wingtip Connections - Refined canopy connections at the tips ensure smoother airflow, enhancing structural stability in high wind conditions.

Tech Specs:

• Higher Inflation Pressure - Engineered for 9 psi in sizes 5m through 10m and 8 psi for 11m through 13m, creating a rigid and responsive airframe.
• Updated Canopy Profile - Delivers more progressive bar pressure for intuitive feedback on kite positioning within the wind window.
• Concept Blue Option - Available in select sizes using undyed fabrics, bio-based bladders, and recycled production materials.