This is Pat and Aaron with MACkiteboarding.com talking today about some kite and wing materials. We've got five different materials that have become the industry standard, and a bunch of different
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2018 North Evo Vs the 2017(Post)We’ve had a lot of requests for a solid review on the 2018 North Evo and how it compares to the 2017. I can’t say I’m surprised there is very little content beyond the basic brand notes on the 2018
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North High-V Split Kit | From Low-V to High-V in Minutes!(Post)Have a low-V (or low-Y) bar that you want to use with a kite that works best with a high-V bar? There's no need for a whole new bar- for just a few bucks and a couple minutes of your time, you can c
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Lieuwe Awesome Review | Why This All-Around Kiteboard Lives Up to Its Name(Post)We've got a new board brand at the shop, and Jake took one of their twintip kiteboards, the Awesome, out for a spin. The brand is Lieuwe, pronounced "lee-wa". Admittedly, that's even a bit har
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2026 Duotone Sky Style
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Now: $1,351.20Was: $1,689.002026 Duotone Sky Style Wing Foilboard Sizes: 5'0" / 5'2" / 5'4" FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE A blend of stability, agility, and play — that's the Sky Style. With an updated shape, it offers more...Now: $1,351.20Was: $1,689.00 -
2023 Duotone Freeride Quick Release Kit
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$94.002021 Duotone Freeride Quick Release Kit The Freeride Kit comprises of the smallest chicken loop combined with a short leash. This kit is the first choice for freeriders which are not unhooking. The...$94.00 -
2027 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,799.00 - $3,569.002027 Duotone Evo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite Sizes: 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m What Duotone has to say: FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE The premium all-rounder combining elite Freeride, Big...$2,799.00 - $3,569.00 -
Duotone Traction Pad Team Front - Grey/Stripes
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$79.00Duotone Traction Pad Team Front Delivering superior traction for maximum control with a thickness of only 3mm, the TRACTION PAD TEAM FRONT is the choice of our World Champions.Customise your grip...$79.00 -
2026 Duotone Whip D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
2026 Duotone Whip D/LAB Kite Surfboard Sizes: 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" SMALL TO MEDIUM WAVES / STRAPLESS FREESTYLE Snappy and agile, the Whip D/LAB is like a small racecar on the water — it's able to... -
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Duotone Mini Boom Platinum SLS
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Now: $79.00Was: $249.00Duotone Mini Boom Platinum SLS CARBON MINI BOOM - SLICK SLS Size: 125 Our new Platinum Miniboom SLS delivers an even more SLS-feel to your Slick SLS. Details: With its 25mm diameter carbon shaft, the...Now: $79.00Was: $249.00 -
Duotone T-Shirt Signature Originals Men
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$69.99Duotone T-Shirt Signature Originals Men Sizes: S / M / L / XL / XXL What Duotone has to say: The Tee Signature Originals SS for men is made from heavy cotton jersey (200 gsm) for a comfy, lasting...$69.99 -
Duotone Glide 3.0 SLS Front Wing
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$669.00 - $909.002027 Duotone Glide 3.0 SLS Front Wing Freeride / Freefly / Downwind / Parawing Sizes: 825 cm², 950 cm², 1100 cm², 1250 cm², 1400 cm² When you are looking to take your pumping efficiency and glide to...$669.00 - $909.00 -
2026 Duotone Neo D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$2,909.00 - $3,459.002026 Neo D/LAB Wave Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m What Duotone has to say: The Duotone Neo D/LAB is the most advanced wave kite in the Neo range, crafted with premium materials to optimize...$2,909.00 - $3,459.00 -
2027 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing
Duotone
$2,079.00 - $2,379.002027 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 3.5m, 4.0m, 4.5m, 5.0m, 5.5m, 6.0m, 6.5m When you want lightweight performance and immediate power transfer, the 2027 Duotone Unit...$2,079.00 - $2,379.00 -
2026 Duotone Volt D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,499.002026 Duotone Volt D/LAB Kite Surfboard Sizes: 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" SMALL WAVES Small waves? No problem. The Volt D/LAB is Duotone's premium small-wave board that makes the most of weak surf. The 2026...$1,499.00 -
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2026 Duotone Unit SLS Wing
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$1,079.20 - $1,471.202026 Duotone Unit SLS Wing FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 2m / 2.5m / 3m / 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m If you want high-end performance with crisp responsiveness, the 2026 Duotone...$1,079.20 - $1,471.20 -
2026 Duotone Trust Bar Quad Control
Duotone
$619.002026 Duotone Trust Bar Control System Sizes: 42cm-49cm (S/M) 49cm-56cm (M/L) Line Lengths: 12-24 (12m +12m Extensions) Recommended for Schools 22-24 (22m +2m Extensions) Standards...$619.00 -
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2026 Duotone Skybrid SLS
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$1,703.20 - $1,935.20Skybrid SLS Sizes: 5'2" / 5'5" / 5'7" / 5'9" / 5'11" / 6'1" / 6'4" / 6'7" Freeride / Freefly / Parawing The Skybrid SLS is back for 2026 with updated handling, better take-off performance, and more...$1,703.20 - $1,935.20 -
2027 Duotone Select Concept Blue Twintip
Duotone
$799.002027 Duotone Select Concept Blue Sizes: 135cm / 138cm / 141cm / 144cm What Duotone has to say: The Select Concept Blue 2027 is a Freeride Twintip combining natural materials with smooth and...$799.00 -
2026 Duotone Volt SLS Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,299.002026 Duotone Volt SLS Kite Surfboard Sizes: 4'11" / 5'1" / 5'3" SMALL WAVES Those days where the surf is less-than-perfect? That's where the Volt SLS comes in. Its new shorter, rounder outline has...$1,299.00 -
2023 Duotone Wakestyle Quick Release Kit
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$114.002021 Duotone Wakestyle Quick Release Kit The Wakestyle Kit comes with a huge chicken loop and a long leash. This setup is ideal for unhooked freestyle and wakestyle riding. Easy to hook back in...$114.00 -
2023 Duotone Freestyle Quick Release Kit
Duotone
$114.002021 Duotone Freestyle Quick Release Kit The Freestyle Kit comes with a large chicken loop and a long leash. This setup is ideal for unhooked freestyle and wakestyle riding. Easy to hook back in...$114.00 -
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2026 Duotone Neo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,455.20 - $1,951.20Neo SLS Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m WAVE Enter the Neo SLS, a kite designed for those who live for the waves and strapless freestyle. Back for 2026 with a fresh colorway, Duotone...$1,455.20 - $1,951.20 -
2027 Duotone Jaime Concept Blue Twintip
Duotone
$819.002027 Duotone Jaime Concept Blue Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 139cm / 142cm Looking to level up your Big Air and Freestyle sessions with an eco-conscious edge? The 2027 Duotone Jaime Concept Blue brings the...$819.00 -
2026 Duotone Evo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,999.00 - $2,549.002026 Evo SLS Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m What Duotone has to say: The Evo SLS, the ultimate performance allrounder designed for progressive riders who...$1,999.00 - $2,549.00 -
Duotone Monobloc-Tail H D/LAB
Duotone
$639.00 - $649.002027 Duotone Monobloc Tail H D/LAB Downwind / Parawinging / Wing Freefly Sizes: 130 (43cm Tail Length), 150 (40cm Tail Length) When you want to maximize your glide and stay on foil with minimal...$639.00 - $649.00 -
2027 Duotone TS Big Air SLS Twintip
Duotone
$1,259.002027 Duotone TS Big Air SLS Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 139cm What Duotone has to say: The TS Big Air SLS 2027 is the dedicated competition Big Air board in the Duotone lineup. Engineered for maximum...$1,259.00 -
2027 Duotone TS Freestyle SLS Twintip
Duotone
$1,259.002027 Duotone TS Freestyle SLS Twintip Competition Freestyle / Wakestyle Sizes: 136cm, 140cm, 144cm When you are pushing your unhooked maneuvers and competitive riding, the 2027 Duotone TS Freestyle...$1,259.00 -
2026 Duotone Blur D/LAB Kite Surfboard
Duotone
$1,499.002026 Duotone Blur D/LAB Kite Surfboard Sizes: 5'3" / 5'6" / 5'9" MEDIUM TO BIG WAVES Trusted by riders like James Carew and Matchu Lopez, the Blur D/LAB is built to perform in powerful, performance...$1,499.00 -
2027 Duotone Unit SLS Wing
Duotone
$1,349.00 - $1,889.002027 Duotone Unit SLS Wing Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 2.0m, 2.5m, 3.0m, 3.5m, 4.0m, 4.5m, 5.0m, 5.5m, 6.0m, 6.5m When you need direct handling and solid power on the water, the 2027 Duotone...$1,349.00 - $1,889.00 -
2027 Duotone Rebel SLS Concept Blue Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,989.00 - $2,699.002027 Duotone Rebel SLS Concept Blue Big Air / High-Performance Freeride When you want high-altitude jumps and extended hangtime, the 2027 Duotone Rebel SLS Concept Blue delivers powerful big air...$1,989.00 - $2,699.00 -
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2026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing
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$1,631.20 - $1,895.202026 Duotone Unit D/LAB Wing FREERIDE / FREESTYLE / WAVE Sizes: 3.5m / 4m / 4.5m / 5m / 5.5m / 6m / 6.5m It's back for 2026—the benchmark of all-round wings. Built with an Aluula Gold leading edge...$1,631.20 - $1,895.20 -
Duotone Sweater Explore Unisex
Duotone
$149.99Sweater Explore unisex Sizes: 50/M - 52/L - 54/XL What Duotone has to say: The Sweater Explore unisex is a must-have piece for embarking on adventures in style. This season, it features an updated,...$149.99 -
2027 Duotone Evo SLS Porsche Edition Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$1,999.00 - $2,459.002027 Duotone Evo SLS Porsche Edition Sizes: 7m / 9m / 12m What Duotone has to say: The High Performance All-round Kite with explosive lift, direct handling, exceptional versatility, and exclusive...$1,999.00 - $2,459.00 -
2027 Duotone Soleil Concept Blue Twintip
Duotone
$799.002027 Duotone Soleil Concept Blue Sizes: 128cm / 132cm / 136cm What Duotone has to say: The Soleil Concept Blue 2027, especially designed for women, combining natural materials with a female specific...$799.00 -
2023 Duotone Rope Harness Quick Release Kit
Duotone
$104.002023 Duotone Rope Harness Quick Release Kit The Rope Harness Kit presents a small chicken loop with a metal plate and a short leash, which can ONLY be used with a rope harness. You must not use this...$104.00 -
Duotone Glide 3.0 D/LAB Front Wing
Duotone
$979.00 - $1,219.00Duotone Glide 3.0 D/LAB Front Wing 2027 Sizes: 600 / 700 / 825 / 950 / 1100 cm² A premium high-aspect front wing engineered for exceptional glide, effortless pumping, early lift, and dynamic...$979.00 - $1,219.00 -
2025 North Carve Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,399.00 - $1,929.00The Carve is a powerful, reactive and controllable kite, ideal for carving up a wave face, tucking into a barrel or boosting strapless tricks. Engineered with a stable, lower aspect ratio design for...$1,399.00 - $1,929.00 -
2025 Naish Atom Wing
Naish
$1,050.00 - $1,100.002025 Naish Atom Wing LIGHT WIND Sizes: 7m, 8m Don't want to waste a warm day just because the wind's being lazy? The 2025 Naish Atom Wing is your answer. This light wind lifter helps you in...$1,050.00 - $1,100.00 -
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2025 North Mode Ultra Wing
North
$1,001.40 - $1,277.402025 North Mode Ultra Wing Performance Race Sizes: 4.2m, 4.8m, 5.4m, 6.2m, 6.5m, 7m Built for riders who want to go fast and fly high, the 2025 North Mode Ultra Wing delivers top-tier performance...$1,001.40 - $1,277.40 -
2025 North Focus Twintip Kiteboard
North
$819.002025 North Focus TT Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 139cm / 142cm FREESTYLE What North has to say: Explosive pop. Dynamic Flex. Precise Response. The Focus is precisely engineered to push the boundaries of...$819.00 -
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2025 North Prime Twintip Kiteboard
North
Now: $447.30Was: $639.002025 North Prime TT Sizes: 133cm / 136cm / 138cm / 141cm / 144cm / 148cm / 152cm FREERIDE The North Prime is a freeride twintip that let's you progress quickly while keeping sessions fun. North...Now: $447.30Was: $639.00 -
2027 Duotone Unit SLS Concept Blue Wing
Duotone
$1,349.00 - $1,889.002027 Duotone Unit SLS Concept Blue Wing Freeride / Freestyle / Wave Sizes: 2.0m, 2.5m, 3.0m, 3.5m, 4.0m, 4.5m, 5.0m, 5.5m, 6.0m, 6.5m When you need direct handling and solid power on the water, the...$1,349.00 - $1,889.00 -
2026 Duotone Juice D/LAB Kiteboarding Kite
Duotone
$3,689.00 - $3,989.002026 Juice D/LAB Freeride / Lightwind / Foil Sizes: 14m / 15m / 17m What Duotone has to say: The Ultimate Low-End Performer For years the benchmark in lightwind kites, the Juice D/LAB still is the...$3,689.00 - $3,989.00