Monthly Archives: August 2019

Fanatic 2020 Windsurf boards

Fanatic release their 2020 Freeride / Freerace / Race / Foil boards for 2020.
Below is a quick run down of the range for 2020.
New models in the Gecko & Falcon range.

GECKO ( HRS / LTD / ECO )
100 / 110 / 122 / 135 / 148 / 156+
– New 122, 135 & 148 models, re-tuned for even better speed, acceleration and early planing

–  Increased length and parallel outline creates stability and planing support

– Great stability at both high and low speeds

– Larger planing surface to get you through lulls and gybes with ease

– Footstrap options for progression; from first time in the straps to advanced windsurfing.

–  Flat deck transitioning into thinned out rails for the ultimate carving experience with a secure stance – LTD – Premium full PVC Biax Fibre technology /  HRS – Durable High Resistance Skin technology

GECKO FOIL  135 – ( LTD / HRS )
– Premium full PVC Biax Fibre technology / Durable High […]

New Duotone Dice 2020

Last year Dice creator, Ralf Grösel, redefined the design in order to improve looping and boosting abilities, especially within the smaller sizes.
The outcome was an incredible performer and exciting ride prepped for hardcore conditions and ready to go big.

RALF, WHAT WAS YOUR VISION FOR 2020?
The starting point for the development of the 2020 Duotone Dice was in Cape Town, South Africa.
I knew that the foundations of the design already delivered powerful, snappy, predictable and versatile characteristics to the Dice, but I wanted to take it to the next level.
Drawing on the Red Bull King of the Air event and the needs of Duotone Team rider Lasse Walker, my vision was to enhance its extreme performance throughout all of its parameters.
HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE THIS AND HOW DOES IT TRANSLATE INTO PERFORMANCE?
For the first time ever, I removed the pulley within the kite bridles.
This small change has a big impact on […]

New Kites – Duotone Vegas 2020

2020 VEGAS IN A NUTSHELL
Designed for purpose, driven by performance, the 2020 Vegas has been sharpened up through use of new materials and is the only choice for Freestyle and Wakestyle.
Inspired by our world class Freestyle / Wakestyle team, the 2020 Vegas offers everything for expert and highly skilled riders.
Time to unleash the beast –  2020 Duotone Vegas

The Vegas remains the most sold C shaped performance kite on the market ever.
A design inspired to take our team of world class riders to the top, 5 × World Champion and 2 × King of the Air Aaron Hadlow, our GKA competition team and GKA World Champion Mikaili Sol are dedicated to the Vegas.
Last year, Ralf’s goal was to fine tune and balance the Vegas perfectly.
He achieved this fluently by tweaking small details like the wave patterns, patterns on the Leading Edge and updates in the tension settings between the Leading Edge […]

New Kites 2020 – Duotone Rebel

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