Description

Last year’s Neo SLS took the world by storm. This year it’s even better.

Name: 2022 Duotone Neo SLS Kiteboarding Kite
Brand: Duotone
SKU: 52170
Availability: InStock

UP TO 15% LIGHTER

Penta TX and a carefully resourced material mix save significant weight!

STIFFER, MORE RESPONSIVE

Penta TX construction ensures a stiff, responsive kite construction.

MORE DYNAMIC

Flex Struts – exclusive to SLS kites – deliver dynamic handling and direct steering.

INCREDIBLE DRIFT-ABILITY

The new Neo SLS weight savings enhance drift dramatically, essential for surfing waves.

SMOOTHER HANDLING

The handling is slightly smoother and more refined compared to previous Neo models.

FASTER TURNING

Flex struts and lightweight construction create immediate and precise handling.

2022 DUOTONE NEO SLS SPECS AND FEATURES

Flex Struts

Exclusive to SLS kites, the counterpart to a stiff frame are the Flex Struts, between middle and tip struts. They ensure the direct and reactive feel of SLS kites. The agility of a three-strut kite combined with the stiffness and the solid frame of a 5 strut kite. A softer material enables the Flex Struts to bend and twist in a defined way. Steering impulses are transformed smoothly and fast into turning actions.

Trinity TX

Teijin is the world’s leading supplier of polyester fabrics and sail materials to marine sports. Trinity TX draws on Teijin and Duotone’s creative team to create this 3×2 canopy material, which has proven to be far superior to other canopy materials in durability and dynamic performance. The 3×2 yarn combination has proven to be superior to any 2×2 or 4×4 yarn solutions. Trinity TX: Made to stand the test of time.

Penta TX

The Penta TX frame construction is the reason for a 5-times higher tear resistance, and 50% less elongation compared to standard Dacron constructions. Penta TX is also a 15% lighter overall construction compared to the Original Neo models, resulting in a greater wind range. Better low-end power and better top-end control adds up to more time on the water, no matter the wind thanks to the Neo SLS’s solid frame construction.

2022 DUOTONE NEO SLS OVERVIEW

Strong Light Superior — that’s the mantra for all our high-end products that prioritize performance first. The new Neo SLS replaces all Dacron materials with new Penta TX, which is up to 15% lighter. Combining this with the proven Trinity TX canopy, and the Neo SLS handles insanely well — especially in light winds. The reduced weight keeps it in the sky longer, a huge advantage in the waves where drifting is essential, and even more so in onshore conditions, where you often end up with slack lines. The Neo SLS is the only Neo that offers Flex Struts that, combined with the lightweight construction, create fast dynamic turning. The Neo SLS can literally hang in the air, allowing riders to finish a move on the wave and get the tension back in the lines without dropping the kite. The kite of choice for pro riders, Airton Cozzolino, James Carew, Matchu Lopes and Sebastian Ribeiro on the world tour, the Neo is the most decorated wave kite on the market, and also incredible for strapless freestyle.

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Shipping & Delivery

What Ships Free?

Orders of $100 or more
New sails up to 6.5 meters
New booms up 150 cm
New masts up to 430 cm
New accessories, including harnesses and full wetsuits
New twintip kiteboards
New kites and control bars
New complete foils, foil wings, masts and fuselages
New handheld inflatable wings

What Ships For a Fixed Fee?

Orders less than $100 ---> $15
Windsurf and hardshell SUP boards --->
- $150 to nearby freight facility
- $200 to a business address
- $250 to a residence

Directional kite & kite foil boards ---> $50
Inflatable SUP's --->$50
Board bags: windsurf, kite, and SUP ---> $35
SUP paddles ---> $35

What Ships by Quote?

Orders outside of the contiguous U.S.
International orders
Used gear (U.S. orders only)
Sails larger than 6.5 meters
Masts 460 cm and longer
Booms larger than 150 cm

Need a Shipping Quote?

Contact us! We’ll use our thirty years of shipping experience to secure the lowest quote possible. To receive a quote, tell us what you are ordering and provide a complete address. For international orders you are responsible for import duties and taxes.

SHIPPING FAQS

When do you sign for a board shipment?

When do you refuse it?

And how can you protect yourself?

Get answers to common shipping questions.

More tips below!

Why is there no tracking info for my order on the shipper’s web page? (0:25 in video)

It can take up to 48 hours for tracking info to display from when you receive our shipping confirmation email. Rest assured, your package is en route. Also, be sure to enter the BOL # (Bill of Lading) with no spaces in the tracking field.

How will I know which freight facility my board is being delivered to? (1:05 in video)

Your shipping confirmation email will include the freight facility’s contact info. If we are unable to find a freight facility within a 30-minute drive from you, we will reach out with other shipping options.

How will I know when my board is ready for pickup at a freight facility? (1:55)

The freight facility will contact you when your board is ready for pickup. Be sure to bring a photo ID, and be sure to check the facility’s pickup hours.

An employee at the freight facility is demanding I sign for my board shipment prior to me seeing it. What do I do? (2:30)

Sign your name followed by “on further inspection.” Signing in this manner offers protection. It gives us a 48 hour window for damage claims to be made with freight providers.

My board is being delivered to my house. Its tracking info says it reached its destination, but I don’t have my board. What gives? (3:05)

You will receive a call to schedule delivery soon. The call occurs shortly after your board reaches the freight company’s destination hub. Note that board deliveries require a signature, which demand a drop off appointment. If the shipping company hasn't called to schedule a delivery time, there's no need to put your life on hold by waiting at home.

How can I protect myself (and my board) from freight damage? (3:50)

Inspect the box. Look for signs of trauma like tire tread, severe creasing, or puncture holes. If these are present, and reveal fatal damage to your board, do not sign. Refuse the shipment. Call us at 541 386 6086, and we will get a replacement board headed your way.

What if the box shows some wear, but it’s tough to tell if the board is damaged? (4:40)

Sign your name followed by “on further inspection.” Signing in this manner offers protection. It gives us a 48 hour window for damage claims to be made with freight providers.

And if I do find damage to my board, what then? (5:20)

Send us photos. Closeups of the damaged area, and photos that show the interior and exterior box damage go far. Also, keep the packing materials. We’ll work with our shipping partners to get you either a damage credit or a replacement board.

I received my board, but no fins, foot straps, or vent plug ... (6:14)

Fins, foot straps and hardware are typically hidden in protective cardboard sleeves. Closely examine your packing materials. Each board shipment entails a thorough checklist. Everything is in there!

2022 Duotone Neo SLS Kiteboarding Kite