Duotone Neo, Neo SLS & Dice SLS 2027 — The Wave Kites Land

Wave kites next. Three land today: the Neo SLS, the standard Neo, and the Dice SLS. All three benefit from the 2027 construction changes — Micro Batten, Micro Loop and the new overlap seam — but each has its own update on top.

If you ride the Sussex coast in winter, this is the section of the range that matters most to you.

Neo SLS — a faster, more alive turn

The headline change is a one-piece centre strut, which increases torsional flex, paired with the new Hybrid Flex Strut. Between them you get a faster, more dynamic turn without giving up the drift the Neo is bought for. Structural stiffness is up too — 9 PSI up to 10m, 8 PSI from 11m — and Duotone describe the feel as more "alive", with more balanced feedback through the bar. Five to 12m, in light-lime/undyed or purple/off-green.

Dice SLS — calmer flight, better through loops

The Dice is the freestyle-and-wave crossover, and 2027 brings a revised strut layout for calmer flight and more defined bar pressure, plus optimised tip canopy tension for better control through turns and kiteloops. It keeps the explosive pop and the slack for unhooked tricks. Six to 13m, in grey/purple.

Neo — the benchmark, carried over

The standard Neo is a technical carry-over with a new design, which is no criticism — it's the benchmark wave kite for a reason. Outstanding drift for down-the-line surfing, smooth consistent power, predictable handling and reliable relaunch in surf. It goes down to 3m and up to 12m, which is the widest spread in the wave line, and it's the one to look at if you want durability over outright lightness.