DUOTONE Kite Mono

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

Based on the Duotone light weight concept saving 15% of weight compared to classic kites, the Mono is a one strut kite designed to offer incredible all-round performance for the rider looking for that little bit extra.

Featuring a super low aspect design, the Mono has been created to optimize light wind conditions while still having a wide wind range to make it a solid choice for anyone's quiver. All too often one strut kites have excellent low range performance but flutter as soon as the wind picks up.

The Mono is different, the shape and construction combine to reduce flutter to a minimum while still offering lots of user-friendly performance into the package. The power development is very progressive, making it an easy kite for anyone to fly, while the handling is responsive with a forgiving nature. In lighter winds most kites have a tendency to back stall for the less skilled riders, this can be difficult to manage.

By designing a lower aspect shape, while keeping the overall weight to an absolute minimum this characteristic has been negated from the Mono, it just wants to fly. The perfect tool for the freerider looking for a light wind weapon, kite foilers wanting simplicity and even wave riders who lack wind at their spot. Suited to a wide range of abilities from beginner to experts, the Mono has something to offer everyone out there.

The relaunch is so easy, the kite almost bounces off the water when you crash it, even in light winds. If you haven't flown the Mono lately why not get a demo and see what you are missing out on. It's an experience that is sure to excite and amaze you.

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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