What We Got Wrong About the 2025 Duotone Evo D/Lab LTD

Jake's back with a quick follow-up to add some more details about the Limited Edition Evo D/LAB, specifically the blue Aluula material.

Why Is the Blue Aluula Really a Limited Run?

Initially, the guys thought it was a limited run due to cosmetic issues with the first run of blue Aluula. They could see some lighter areas that looked like crease marks and took those to be a flaw in the manufacturing process, but it turns out that's a common trait of Aluula and not a defect at all. It's present in gold Aluula as well, but it's not as noticeable.

Close-up of the mottled appearance of Aluula

The blue Aluula D/TX material is currently in very limited supply, which is why there isn't enough to do the full 2026 Evo D/LAB run in blue. However, in the future you should expect to see the updated Aluula not only in blue, but in other colors as well on both kites and wings. Yep, they've unlocked the ability to use Aluula in different colors. Grey, black, green, and pink are all possibilities now. And, of course, it just wouldn't be Duotone without some purple!

Should I get the Limited Edition Evo D/LAB or Wait?

The Limited Edition Evo D/LAB gives you a chance to get your hands on the new D/TX Aluula early, so if you're a performance-oriented rider looking to pull off double loops, this is a great chance to go hands-on with the new material. As we mentioned in the first video, Duotone recommends trimming it in a bit to prevent backstalling, and that'll make it into a performance freeride kite.

jumping with the 2025 Evo D/LAB kite