Duotone Evo SLS

The Duotone Evo SLS is a High Performance Allrounder, combining explosive jumping ability, intuitive handling, and exceptional versatility in one refined performance package. Designed for progressive riders who want a single Kite capable of excelling across Freeride, Big Air, Freestyle, and Wave sessions alike, the Evo SLS delivers sporty responsiveness while remaining confidence inspiring and accessible across an enormous range of conditions.

At the core of the Evo SLS lies Duotone’s Strong Light Superior construction, combining increased structural stiffness with optimized weight reduction for a highly efficient and reactive airframe. The result is a Kite that feels noticeably more dynamic, agile, and direct while maintaining the balanced and user-friendly character that has made the Evo one of the most successful and versatile Kites in the world.

The Evo SLS generates explosive lift and powerful vertical take-offs with intuitive timing and effortless power delivery. Once airborne, the Evo SLS delivers impressive hangtime and stable flight characteristics, giving riders more time and confidence for stylish tricks, controlled rotations, and technical manoeuvres. One of the defining strengths of the Evo SLS remains its exceptional balance between performance and control. Progressive bar pressure creates a smooth, predictable riding experience even when fully powered or riding in gusty and changing conditions. The removal of the Flex Strut combined with thinner and significantly stiffer struts further improves handling precision and responsiveness. Reduced deformation under load allows the Evo SLS to maintain fast turning characteristics, cleaner loops, and more precise feedback during aggressive riding and dynamic transitions.

For riders looking for a more eco conscious material approach, the Evo SLS is also available as a Concept Blue version featuring undyed fabrics, a bio-based bladder with up to 57% bio-based carbon content, and engineered polymer components made from post-industry partly recycled material. The Evo SLS Concept Blue combines the same high-performance riding characteristics with carefully selected material innovations inspired by Duotone’s ongoing Concept Blue philosophy. Whether Freeriding, boosting, looping, or exploring wave sessions, the Duotone Evo SLS offers one of the broadest performance ranges in the entire Duotone lineup - built for riders who want maximum versatility without compromising sporty performance.

"Plattformen Evo i seg selv er standarden i markedet for allround kiter. En leken og tilgivelig 3 strutt konstruksjon som tar deg helt fra første tur til heftige svev. Går du for en SLS utgave, får du først og fremst et bredere bruksområde i vindstyrke takket være redusert diameter på leading edge og lettere materialer. Dette resulterer i en kite som responderer fortere og som oppleves mindre enn "vanlige" kiter i tradisjonell Dacron."

- Oscar Mjaaland

Maximum Compatibility
The SLS front wing mount is compatible with all current Duotone AL 3BS fuselages. It pairs with S, PX, and H stabilizers, as well as the new monobloc tails when combined with the new AL 3BS 23 cm front piece.

Fluid Re-Entry
Smooth re-entry after tip breaches, airs, and foil slides enables fluid transitions and more dynamic maneuvers.

Instant Turning Response
The moustache-style curvature with swept-back, upturned wing tips delivers agile handling and immediate response through every turn.

Wide Speed Range
Maintains control and performance across a broad speed range, from smaller to larger surf.

Stall-Friendly Profile
Delivers easy low-end lift with a broad, forgiving speed range for intuitive and controlled riding.

DUOTONE

History

We were there when the first kites were seen riding downwind from Ho’okipa to Kanaha. We got dragged over the beaches of Maui, the Baltic Sea or Tarifa, we tried directionals and twin tips, we experimented with two, four or five lines and we developed C-shapes, Delta-shapes and safety bars. Whatever comes to your mind regarding kitesurfing evolution in the past 20 years - we took part in it.

Innovation

There is not a single day without one of our engineers or team riders on the water testing new products. We call ourselves fortunate to have a team which yearns to push the sport to the next level. From the early days until today we did experience an incredible progression and yet there is no end in sight. And this is what creates the excitement. Our R&D team does not respond to trends! We love to start the trend, to set the tone and to explore new ways on the water.

The People

The brand is nothing without the people representing the name. All Boards & More personnel that developed and shaped the sport stands united behind DUOTONE. DUOTONE is the sum of all people burning for the sport, contributing all their knowledge and skills to the improvement of the best gear. Nobody leaves the shape room, gets off the sewing table or stops testing on the water unless all questions are answered and all wishes are fulfilled.