Neo D/LAB

My first kite with Aluula leading edge and a Trinity TX. Very light. The relatively stiff frame passes steering input to the canopy without delay, so turns feel quick, direct and predictable, and the shape holds when you push the bar out instead of fluttering. Great for down-the-line riding. Drift is controlled and stable, including in offshore and gusty wind, and the kite keeps its drive when line tension drops on a fast wave face. A broad depower range also help if you to stay on one size as the wind changes. Looks aimed at wave riders who want a very light, direct-feeling kite.

The figures Duotone publish for this kite, extracted from their own website. A starting point rather than a verdict — every rider who reviews this kite scores the same categories, and the shape above moves as they do.