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2024 Duotone Ventis Vs 2024 North Loft Pro | Which Light Wind Wing is Better?
Getting Up and Riding | Ease of Use
The primary purpose of a light wind wing is to get you up and riding with ease. Jeff and Ryan both agree that when it comes to “get up and go,” the North Loft Pro takes the win. It's easier to handle and builds speed effortlessly. The Loft Pro offers excellent stability and doesn't require aggressive pumping to get moving, even in sub 10 knots conditions.
The Duotone Ventis, on the other hand, isn't far behind. It may require a bit more technical h
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1st Nov 2023
Duotone Wing Academy | Wind and Courses
Understanding Windward and Leeward
This clip is all about the wind. Using it wisely will guarantee fast and safe progression in wing foiling. In all wind-related sports, we call the side which is facing toward the wind, the windward side, or upwind. Everything which is facing away from the wind, we call the leeward side, or downwind.Handling Your Wing
Whenever you carry your wing or place it on the ground, the leading edge should be facing into the wind at an angle of 90 degrees.Wing
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24th Oct 2022
Duotone Wing Academy | Flipping Your Wing
Flipping Your Wing On the Beach
Flipping the wing is an essential technique which you will need in many situations. The basic steps are similar whether you flip your wing on the beach or in the water. But flipping a wing on the water can be a challenge. So let's show you how it's done.
First, position the wing directly downwind of you. The leading edge or front tube should be facing towards the wind. Grab the front handle with one hand and reach out to the side with your second hand.
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24th Oct 2022
2023 Duotone Voyage Split Board Overview
"We finally did it. We came out with a split-board. It is going to be a
toolless design. It's based on the Duotone Select shape, which is a twin tip that we've had in our line forever.
The
Duotone Voyage rides super smooth, super easy in the chop, and it feels fast and quick. And this thing is relatively lightweight as well when you're traveling with it.
An important detail that was pointed out to me is that there are some countries, like, there are
some islands in
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14th Oct 2022
F-One Seven Seas Carbon and Eagle HM Carbon Overview
"What's up, guys? Billy Ackerman here from F-one and Manera Brands. We're at the 2022 King of the Great Lakes Kite Fest in Michigan with MACkite.
F-One has introduced a couple of new templates this year. In the higher aspect range, we have the Seven Seas, which everyone is really excited about. This is going to be in the 7.0 aspect range. It's going to be available in the 1000, 1200, and 1400 sizes. I know a lot of guys are really stoked on this in the 1400 for downwind, SUP foiling
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10th Oct 2022
Exploring the F-One Carbon Phantom Range of Foils
"What's up, guys? Billy Ackerman here from F-One and Manera Brands. We're at the 2022 King of the Great Lakes Kiteboarding and Wing Foil Test Fest in Michigan with MACkite.
We have our F-One Carbon Phantom range. It's going to be available in everything from a 740 up to a 1780 size, and comes in 6.0 and 6.5 aspect ratios. It offers great roll stability, great roll control, really progressive kit to cover the whole basis. This is my personal set we have here. This is a 940 Phan
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7th Oct 2022
The 2022 Duotone Jaime SLS is for Freeride and Freestyle Goodness!
The 2022 Duotone Jaime SLS is one of those magic kiteboards that just about anyone who rides it, loves it. The Jaime SLS has a light and snappy feel that translates to performance freeride and freestyle kiting.
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4th Aug 2022
2022 Cabrinha and Dakine Dealer Meeting in Colombia
The 2022 Cabrinha and Dakine Dealer Meeting in Colombia brought kiteboarders and wing foilers together from 26 different countries. It was one of the first of such gatherings in the past couple of seasons, and everyone was frothing.
Check it out!
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18th Jun 2022
Checking Out the 2022 Duotone Vario Combo Kiteboarding Footstraps
I've always considered the Duotone Vario Combo Straps to be completely subpar when compared to the award-winning Duotone Entity Ergo Straps. While I am a big fan of the Entity, I recently had a go on the Varios. Here's what I found out.
Duotone Vario Combo Straps are Simple by DesignIn contrast to the Duotone Entity Ergo Straps, the Vario Combo Straps are extremely simple. In the box, you'll find (2) Footbeds, (2) Footstraps, Mounting Hardware, and instructions. Everything appears nea
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14th Jun 2022
The PKG Kiteboarding Package Board
Available in sizes
136cm and 146cm, the PKG Kiteboard is the cost-effective solution that we offer in all of our prebuilt kiteboarding packages.
This beginner-friendly kiteboard is designed to get you on the water without overtaxing your wallet, while still providing what you need to get started.
Got questions? Give us a shout anytime via the links below. We're always happy to help!
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13th Jun 2022
Kiteboarding Without Fins
Kiteboarding without fins is an easy way to spice up your otherwise bland freeriding routine. Oh, yeah—we all do it. We get out there on the water and slowly glaze over into our almost preset mode of jumps and tricks that we always default to.
By taking your fins off (twin tips—not kite surfboards), you'll find the ride to be super loose and skatey, giving your existing board a breath of fresh air should you choose.
Have a go at it, and be sure to let us know what you think.
Good wind
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13th Jun 2022
What Size GoFoil GT or EZ Wing Is Right for Me?
GoFoil set out to “build the best foil possible with simplicity in mind.” They construct all of their foils, mast/fuselage combinations, and stabilizers from high modulus carbon. While I don’t know exactly what that means, I DO know they make great stuff, I love it, and it’s all that I ride. So let’s break down their two newest wings, the GoFoil EZ and GT Series.
Understanding the GoFoil GT and EZ Series
The GoFoil EZ line of foil wings was designed to be easy to l
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3rd Jun 2022
Learn it All With the Slingshot Wing Foil Academy!
Our friends over at Slingshot have nailed it once again with the introduction of their “
Wing Foil Academy”. For those of you who are looking to get into wing foiling and wing surfing, this is a really awesome place to get started. The Slingshot Wing Foil Academy will cover everything from a glossary of terms, to equipment, handling, assembly, on-water basics and fundamentals, all the way to advanced maneuvers.
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4th May 2022
Is Your Kiteboard and Wing Foil Gear Ready for Springtime Sessions?
Marc Hoeksema on Ice
For those of us who may be coming off of a long, hard winter, it's time to lay out and inspect your kiteboard and wing foil gear for your first springtime sessions. There's nothing worse than waiting until you get to the beach to find out that you've got a hole in your kite or wing canopy.
Let's be smart and take care of it now!Lay Out Your Gear and Check It Over
I like to lay out my kites and wings, and pump them all up to make sure I don't have any bladder le
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23rd Mar 2022
The 2018 North Evo Kite
North has redesigned one of the best freeride kites on the planet, and now it's available to you. Introducing the 2018 North Evo!
Historically, there were too many similarities between the North Evo and North Rebel. Many riders used to make the decision between the two by whether or not they wanted to fly with 5 lines or not. Of course, they were more different than that, but it seems like line configuration was a big deal for many riders.
In 2018, North has increased the gap betw
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16th Nov 2017