DUOTONE Dice SLS 2023 Kitesurfing Review

DUOTONE Dice SLS 2023

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The Dice SLS provides exceptional performance in a variety of disciplines, including freestyle, big air, kite loops, and breaking waves, taking the level of fun to new heights! With its lightweight design, impressive speed, and enhanced control, this kite is the go-to choice for riders who prefer unhooked riding.

A standout feature of the Dice SLS is its incredible jumping capabilities, offering a powerful pull off the water and long hangtime for thrilling aerial maneuvers.

Since its inception, the Dice SLS has prioritized control, allowing riders to excel in various disciplines such as big air, freestyle, and waves, while instilling confidence during every session.

Specifically designed for outstanding unhooked performance, the kite exhibits a well-calibrated power delay after a pop, enabling riders to execute the latest freestyle tricks with ease.

Thanks to the SLS construction, the overall weight of the kite is reduced while maintaining excellent durability through the use of advanced materials like Penta TX and Trinity TX. In fact, the kite is up to 15% lighter, leading to improved performance and durability.

The pulley-less bridle system enhances the kite's dynamics and responsiveness, providing a direct and more long-lasting bridle suitable for demanding use.

One of the key advantages of the Dice SLS is its versatility. Riders can customize the kite to their preferred riding style, adjusting turning speed, bar pressure, and flight characteristics to suit their preferences.

The Dice SLS delivers exceptional performance across various disciplines, such as freestyle, big air, kite loops, and breaking waves, elevating the excitement to unprecedented levels. Its improved speed, control, and lightweight design make it an ideal choice for unhooked riding.

The performance enhancements of the Dice SLS are akin to a high-performance sports car on a racetrack! Designed for advanced kiters who want to make the most of every session, this kite excels in a wide range of disciplines. The SLS construction reduces weight by up to 15% compared to standard constructions while ensuring optimal stiffness for precise handling. The kite's jumping capabilities are significantly enhanced, providing powerful lift during take-off and extended hangtime. The direct bar feeling and unmatched turning speed offer exceptional feedback and complete control. Kite loops are now more powerful, and users can personalize the type of loop they desire. The reduced weight also enables enhanced unhooked performance, allowing the kite to remain airborne for longer while executing the latest freestyle tricks. When riding waves, the improved responsiveness enables seamless maneuvering through challenging sections and conquering impressive swells with active kite steering. Riders will be astounded by the performance improvements of the new Dice SLS, which elevate multiple disciplines to a world-class level. It is the ultimate choice for advanced riders seeking maximum performance in every session.

Penta TX, a material that offers a sportier, more precise, and crisper feel, is responsible for a 15% reduction in overall weight and a fivefold increase in tear resistance. Penta TX replaces Dacron and exhibits 50% less elongation than standard Dacron. With its notable stiffness, Penta TX enhances structural rigidity, especially in strong wind conditions, minimizing overall kite deformation. This material ensures precise timing in edging, releasing edges, and all steering commands, providing the accurate and reliable steering akin to a racing car. Penta TX is utilized in the leading edge and center strut of the kite.

To withstand increasing forces, the canopy incorporates Load-Distribution-Panels, dispersing these forces and maintaining the kite's shape even under extreme loads. This results in smoother and more consistent performance in any riding situation.

The kook proof line connection points prevent accidental line misconnections during kite rigging, guaranteeing safety.

The leading edges of all kites are exceptionally durable due to a reinforced heavy-duty closing seam. The Dacron material at the leading edge includes self-sticky Insignia Tape and additional double stitching. The Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam can withstand high tensions and diagonal forces.

This construction enables controlled force distribution between struts and leading edge. The struts are securely connected to the leading edge with a flexible Dyneema line, enhancing canopy tension and ensuring a clean profile.

The Anti Snag webbing prevents lines from tangling around the kite's tip, simplifying waterstarts and increasing safety.

A narrower trailing edge combined with lighter materials minimizes wear and creates a sleeker kite profile.

Teijin, a leading supplier of polyester fabrics and sail materials for marine sports, collaborated with Duotone to develop TRINITY TX. Duotone's creativity led to the formulation of this exclusive 3x2 canopy material, surpassing other materials in terms of durability and dynamic performance.

The 3x2 yarn combination proves superior in both performance and durability when compared to 2x2 or 4x4 yarn solutions. TRINITY TX is engineered to withstand the test of time.

With its guidance, the specifically designed feature assists users in finding the ideal setup for their riding conditions, allowing them to construct the perfect quiver from our extensive range of products.

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