DUOTONE Vegas 2026
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The Vegas is Duotone's dedicated freestyle and wakestyle kite, developed for riders prioritising unhooked tricks, explosive pop and controlled slack. Unlike an all-round freeride design, its power delivery is deliberately tuned around loading the lines, releasing from the water and creating the brief reduction in pull needed for technical passes and spins.
Pop and Slack
Power builds to support a strong vertical release. Once the rider loads and initiates a trick, the kite is designed to produce clearly timed slack rather than continuing to pull heavily through rotation. This gives room to pass the bar and control body position during advanced unhooked manoeuvres.
Power Release Delay
Duotone calls the tuning Responsive Power Release Delay. It keeps the kite connected and predictable during loading, then delivers release at a repeatable moment. That timing is central to wakestyle progression because inconsistent slack can disrupt passes even when take-off technique is correct.
Precision and Positioning
Direct handling translates bar movement promptly into response. Fast turning lets the rider place the Vegas accurately before a trick and recover it afterwards, while precise feel prevents unwanted movement during a technical sequence. The competition-focused design best suits riders developing freestyle or wakestyle technique, though it also supports initial unhooked progression.
Sizes and Setup
The current Vegas range covers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 metre sizes for freestyle and wakestyle riding.
Summary
The Vegas 2026 is a specialised freestyle and wakestyle kite for riders seeking vertical pop, deliberately timed slack and precise control. Its Responsive Power Release Delay, direct connection and fast positioning centre on technical tricks rather than broad all-round versatility.
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