DUOTONE Kite Mono

The best one-strut all-round kite on the market, marrying incredible handling with an easy to use, forgiving nature!

New for this year is the use of lightweight 140g Dacron material, alongside a double rip stop canopy material and redesigned construction details for a maximum saving of weight. These materials enhance the handling of the kite in ways never thought possible.

While the general design approach has remained the same, the kite is radically different to last year’s model. The lower weight ensures unrivalled drifting abilities, more dynamic handling, a near-mystical ability to stay in the air in the lulls and improved power from a faster upstroke.

Finally, the relaunch of the kite is much easier too; it’s so light that the slightest of puffs of wind will see it rising back into the sky.

If you want a light kite for travelling, this is it, if you want a dynamic kite with an incredible low end for foiling, step right up, if you are just starting your kiting journey and want an easy to fly, forgiving kite, look no further.

If wave riding sets your heart on fire, the Mono will happily stoke the flames especially in light winds, or perhaps freeride is your game, you’ll enjoy the constant pull and smooth power delivery.

The Mono may be defined as a one-strut kite, but it is so much more than that, take one for a spin and find out what it is all about! 

KEY FEATURES

- PROGRESSIVE POWER DEVELOPMENT: AT ANY STAGE POWER IS DEVELOPED SMOOTHLY AND PROGRESSIVE.

- FAST AUTO RELAUNCH: SIMPLY GENTLY PULL ON ONE STEERING LINE AND THE MONO RELAUNCHES.

- INCREDIBLY STABLE WITH ANTI BACK STALL: EVEN IN GUSTY WINDS THE DESIGN OF THE MONO IS VERY FORGIVING AND ABSOLUTELY STABLE.

- RESPONSIVE YET FORGIVING FLYING CHARACTERISTICS: EVEN DEPOWERED, THE MONO IS VERY RESPONSIVE, BUT STILL WITH A FORGIVING, EASY GOING CHARACTER.

- LIGHTER DACRON USED THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION: THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE CONSTRUCTION THE NEW AND LIGHTER DACRON MATERIAL IS USED.

- REDESIGNED CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR MAXIMUM WEIGHT SAVING: TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM SAVING IN WEIGHT, THE WHOLE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MONO WAS REDESIGNED.

TECH FEATURES

TRAILING EDGE FORCE CONTROL

The Trailing Edge Force Control is responsible for the smooth power distribution between the different materials of the kite, forcing the tensions in the right directions. Since 2013 the waves are higher and wider to eliminate stress points between the Dacron Trailing Edge and the Trinity TX Canopy material. This change in construction reduces fluttering marks and ensures that the material is not wearing out. 

LOAD DISTRIBUTION PANELS

As kite geometry improves, the canopy must continue to resist increasing forces. To spread these forces, Load-Distribution-Panels are used, holding the kite’s shape even under the most extreme loads. In practice this gives a smoother and more consistent performance from the kite in any riding situation. 

FUSION STRUT

This construction allows for a controlled distribution of forces between strut and leading edge. Struts are 100% connected to the leading edge with a flexible Dyneema line, which promotes higher canopy tension and a clean profile. 

HEAVY DUTY LEADING EDGE CLOSING SEAM

The leading edges of all kites are extremely durable due to a special heavy duty closing seam. The Dacron material at the leading edge is reinforced with a self sticky Insignia Tape and double stitched additionally. The Heavy Duty Leading Edge Closing Seam is resistant to very high tensions and diagonal forces. 

DOUBLE-V PIGTAILS

These pigtails distribute the load of the line connections to the kite, minimizing the risk of fatigue, making the kite less prone to distortion and helps it to steer more smoothly. 

KOOK PROOF CONNECTORS

The kook proof line connection points prevent accidents by guaranteeing that you cannot accidentally connect your lines incorrectly when rigging your kite. 

SELF RESCUE HANDLES

The self-rescue handles on the inside of the wingtips can be easily found in case of an offshore break down. They provide a good, comfortable grip while sailing back to the shore during a self-rescue manoeuvre. 

ANTI SNAG

The Anti Snag webbing is preventing the lines from tangling around the tip of the kite. Waterstarts are made easier and safety is increased.

CLIMATE PROTECTION OUR CONTRIBUTION

We offer climate neutral products.

This means we offset all carbon emissions caused by our products during manufacture and transport. Therefore we support a hydropower carbon offset project in Kuruwita, Sri Lanka – in cooperation with ClimatePartner, a leading solutions provider for corporate climate protection.

This entire process is transparent and traceable thanks to the ClimatePartner label, ID and certificate.

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