Duotone Neo 2027 Kite

Wave kite with impressive drift and control from Duotone

Few kites have spent as much time on the podium as this one. The Duotone Neo 2027 Kite has been collecting World Cup wins and world titles in wave and strapless freestyle for well over ten years, with James Carew, Matchu Lopes and Pedro Matos as the best known names. Duotone built the Neo for kiters who want control, drift and confidence at the moment it gets serious. Whether you're riding your first small waves at your local beach break or going down-the-line on a reef break, the Neo does exactly what you expect.

What the Neo is best known for is the drift. The kite floats down the wave with you on minimal line tension, without pulling you off your line. You can ride towards the kite, attack a steep section or set a powerful bottom turn, and the Neo just hangs there quietly until you need it again. The steering is direct but never twitchy, so you know exactly what's going on in transitions and quick corrections.

Power builds up gradually across the whole wind range, without sudden peaks. That makes a difference in the waves, where you want your weight on the board instead of hanging against the kite, and it helps in strapless freestyle too. Your pop stays controllable and the kite responds neatly during technical airs. Go down in the shorebreak? The optimised canopy profile and bridle setup give you a fast and easy relaunch, even when water rolls over the kite.

All of these characteristics also make the Neo an interesting choice if you have not been kitesurfing for very long. The kite responds calmly and predictably, has light bar pressure and remains easy to control even in gusty wind. If the kite crashes into the water, it is also easy to relaunch. This makes your sessions a lot more relaxed while you are still working on the basics. At the same time, the Neo is not a kite you will quickly outgrow. As your technique improves, you can keep getting more out of the kite. That makes it suitable for your first serious sessions, but also for riders who later want to progress towards wave riding or freeride.

With sizes from 3m to 12m you cover a wind range of roughly 11 to 42 knots, from strong offshore days to a light summer sea breeze. Sizes up to and including 10m run on 22m lines, the 11m and 12m on 24m lines, all on a size M bar. Looking for a kite that lets you focus on the wave instead of on your kite? Then check the Duotone Neo 2027 Kite.

Duotone Neo 2027 Kite Specifications

• Wave | Strapless Freestyle
• Suitable for all levels
• Technical carry over from the 2026 model
• New design
• Segmented construction for shape stability under load
• Lower aspect ratio for fast turns
• Direct steering with light bar pressure
• Gradual power build up across the whole wind range
• Excellent drift for down-the-line surfing
• Optimised canopy profile and bridle setup
• Fast relaunch in the shorebreak
• Sizes: 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 11m, 12m
• Wind range 11 to 42 knots, depending on size
• Recommended line length 22m (3m - 10m), 24m (11m - 12m)
• Recommended bar width M