DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING N E W T R U E UNDEFEATED DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING THE TRANSITION THE ONLY CONSTANT THING IN LIFE IS CHANGE. THE TIMES, THE CONDITIONS, EVERY THING IS IN MOTION. ONLY THE DESTINATION STAYS THE SAME; LIKE OUR Everything becomes a new AMBITION TO BUILD THE MOST and at the same time INNOVATIVE EQUIPMENT FOR remains 100 % unaffected and reliable. Starting August 2018, WIND AND WATER SPORTS. the Boards & More kite division develops and distributes all products under the new name DUOTONE. The values with which we have built our reputation on – like advanced technologies, un- compared quality and continu- ous development – remain steadfast in guiding our new direction. Together with our complete R & D team, distribu- tion network, production crew and athletes, we stay commit- ted to these core values. 02 / 33 So join us as we enter a new era. We’re riding with high hopes under a new flag, ready to set the tone. Welcome to DUOTONE! INTRO 03 / 33 DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING JAIME HERRAIZ NIKLAS VALENTIEN M E E T THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE TILL EBERLE IT ALL C O M E TRUE JOHANNA EBENHÖH JEROME BONIEUX ANTONIO DESTINO 04 / 33 RALF GRÖSEL FLORIAN PANTHER TEAM MONICA LAUS LAURENT HOMPESCH JAIME HERRAIZ SKY SOLBACH SEBASTIAN HERRIG MAX PAJANK THOMAS KAISER PHILIPP BECKER MARCO MAY DUOTONE is the sum of all peo- A brand is meaningless ple burning for the sport, con- AURÉLIEN MIERSWA without the people standing tributing all their knowledge behind the name. All and skills to the improvement of Boards & More personnel, who the best kites and boards. have developed and shaped the Nobody leaves the shape room, sport of kiteboarding since gets off the sewing table or 2001 stand united behind our stops testing on the water un- new handle, DUOTONE. less all questions are answered and all wishes are fulfilled. ELSA BERGER PATRICK DUDEK MANUEL ZWINZ JULIAN LANGE LAURA ALEXY 33 / 05 KEN WINNER DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING HISTORY BY DUOTONE We were there when the first kites were seen riding down- wind from Ho’okipa to Kana- ha. We got dragged over the beaches of Maui, the Baltic Sea or Tarifa, we tried direc- tionals and twin tips, we ex- perimented with two, four or five lines and we developed HERITAGE & C-shapes, Delta-shapes and safety bars. Whatever comes to your mind regarding kite- surfing evolution in the past INNOVATION 20 years – we took part in it. INNOVATION BY DUOTONE 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 un- til today, we experienced in- credible progression and yet there is no end in sight. And this is what creates the ex- citement. 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. 06 / 33 HERITAGE AND INNOVATION CLICK BAR The unsurpassed bar with gear change and true adaption to your equipment and riding skills. Never before was it easier to power / depower regardless of the situation. With the push of a button, you can extend the back lines and a simple twist of the winder allows you to shorten them again. Tangled lines are a thing of the past and thanks to the Iron Heart V, any unwanted twisting of the safety line is eliminated. A 5th element upgrade kit is available. 5TH ELEMENT With already 10 years on the market, the 5th Element bar still remains a benchmark in control bar safety systems and many kiters still swear by this bar today. Many of our kites can be flown with a four or five lines setup. IRON HEART The patented and long-term approved chicken loop and safety release system, now available in the 5th generation. Even under extreme stress only very little effort is needed to release the kite. This is the reason why so many kiters trust in our system. NTT BINDING WITH TRACK SYSTEM Our patented binding system provides simple entry, is ultra comfortable with even pressure distribution and offers an ultra tight foothold. On top it offers ex- tremely versatile adjustment features for every foot form and stand position. What else do you need? 33 / 07 DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING TRUE WAKESTYLE 08 / 33 WAKESTYLE / FREESTYLE “I’M SO MOTIVATED TO PUSH MYSELF AS MUCH AS EVER.” AARON HADLOW, UK 5 × KITEBOARDING WORLD CHAMPION 2 × RED BULL KING OF THE AIR WINNER CABARETE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC In case you want to experience how it feels to start a kitesurfing career in Cabarete – after approximately 16 hrs flight time from Europe and maybe one stop-over you land in Puerto Plata. The Caribbean island is a year-round destination, albeit the best time for wind is between December to February and June to September. AARONS’ FAVOURITE GEAR: VEGAS TS HADLOW family holiday in Cabarete BY DUOTONE BY DUOTONE A back in the year 2000 marks In 2018, 8 of the 16 Red Bull King The Aaron Hadlow signature the starting point for one of the of the Air participants compet- model is based on the Team Series steepest and most successful ed with the Vegas. However, and features the Slick Base to the Vegas is not only the num- withstand even the hardest careers in the world of kitesurfing. ber one choice of all big air grinds and hits. The Biax carbon Well respected in the community, champions, it is the most solid construction provides maxi- C-kite to hit the market. It’s mum pop to get airborne whilst the 5-times world champion is one unmatched popularity, espe- the deck shape in combination of the driving forces behind the cially amongst freestyle and with the reinforced stringers wakestyle kiteboarders is war- eliminates all unwanted nega- evolution of the Vegas. Many riders ranted by it’s incredible pop tive flex at touch down. The have adopted the Hadlow-setup for and unhooked performance. Step Double Concave channels With it’s competitive five strut totally compensate the ab- their Vegas. Also in general, Aaron design, the Vegas is the king of sence of fins if they’re taken off. is amongst the most important 33 / slack giving you what you need for any trick that comes to mind. influencers in the scene. 09 DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING RENOS FAVOURITE GEAR: TRUE JAIME / JAIME FREESTYLE TEXTREME BY DUOTONE Tried and test as the highest here is probably no spit of land on earth over which Reno would performing and versatile fre- T not jump. In 2013, he got the Guiness World Record for the most eride and freestyle twin tip on the market, for 2019, we dared spins in one jump and while Reno draws inspiration from to completely re-design the wakeboarding, his team mate Matchu lives by the rythm of the tide board. Especially adapted for freestyle in straps, the base pushing wave kiting like hardly any other these days. Double Diffusor base allows for super smooth landings while the Quad channels de- When it comes to choosing the right kite, they both grab the Dice as liver amazing grip. Also avail- this kite is a fantastic performer in both waves and freestyle. able in our super light weight Textreme carbon construction Additionally, the Dice beautifully harmonizes with Reno’s favorite giving the board even more re- board, the Jaime Textreme, as much as it does with Matchu’s choice, action with increased pop. the Pro Whip. TARIFA, SPAIN Poniente from the right, Levante from the left, Andalusian hills in the back and Africa on the horizon. Tarifa is truly spectacular in every direction and on top of that one of the kite 10 meccas world wide. You can fly in via Malaga or Jerez, followed by one hour in the rental / 33 car – which you will need anyway to reach the numerous spots on site. Check out Reno‘s facebook page to see how to jump over the harbour levee in Tarifa … FREESTYLE / WAVE “I IMPROVED MUCH FASTER THAN I THOUGHT.” RENO ROMEU, BRA THE TRUE HIGH-FLYER RENOS’ FAVOURITE GEAR: DICE ed shape comes with a subtly BY DUOTONE enlarged radius and slightly reinforced leading edge, Ralf Grösel: “The 2019 Dice delivering lots of pop for the is an extremely versatile per- take-off plus great slack for former and especially the all kinds of tricks “on air”. smaller sizes are built for The very responsive kite hardcore conditions”. qualifies for waves as much as for super high kite loops 33 / The cross-disciplinary secret and can be used with four or 11 weapon for freestylers or five lines according to the wavekiters. The multi-talent- rider’s preferences. DUOTONE TRUE KITEBOARDING REBEL BY DUOTONE When it comes to incredible performance and superior hangtime criteria, the Rebel, designed by Ken Winner, suits as a reference since its very first introduction. The latest update with a slightly flatter centre shape and re- TRUE duced diameter once again in- creases the wind range, boosts higher and floats longer. The thinner leading edge allows FREERIDE faster turning and a more dy- namic twist. The four line kite of course also works with a 5th El- KEN WINNER, USA: ement upgrade kit and both his guy is a legend. No one else has left a bigger mark on the configurations are a perfect match with the click bar. T development of our kites. Meanwhile his designs are so perfectly engineered that the most common request from our team riders is to change nothing.