🏁The Maserati of all kiteboarding kites? 🏁 - Duotone D/LAB test

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  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2025

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  • @Blubba36
    @Blubba36 3 роки тому +6

    seriously - you should do more videos... I like the style how you explain things.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate, i am working on it! 💪💪

  • @brunamoll4079
    @brunamoll4079 2 роки тому +1

    Your vídeos are helping me so much! Thanks

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  2 роки тому +1

      So happy to hear that! I see you are from Brasil, we are heading there! Nice riding, just seen your insta follow! Keep me updated, or joint in ilha do Guajiru for a ride if you around! 🤙🤙🤙

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  2 роки тому +1

      I mean join. Whatever 😅

    • @brunamoll4079
      @brunamoll4079 2 роки тому

      @@EpicGust 😂 Join you next year for sure! Just messaged you on Instagram, better to keep up there !

  • @EpicGust
    @EpicGust  3 роки тому

    Have you tried the D/lab Juice too? What is your opinion? Does it worth it?
    Or do you have one? I really curious how it will go after a year of heavy usage! Let me know guys!
    TIMESTAMPS:
    1:13 What is this Duotone Juice Dlab, and what does it promise?
    1:44 The price...
    2:36 We tried in light wind- tech advantages!
    3:31 Nik Dobrev on the phone - tech answer for why it works so good!
    4:10 Leading-edge diameter and relaunch abilities and sponginess
    5:28 The strong wind test yeehaw! :)
    7:16 Concluson?

    • @joemarksz
      @joemarksz 3 роки тому

      I've used an Aluula Flight 14.5 for last couple of years and very much like it. I agree with your points on the advantages of the material. I will add that I think there is less 'parasitic drag' with the material too since is so 'slick'. Air (and water) flow over it with less resistance/drag. I'd love to compare Juice to Flight to see the differences the designs make.
      Also, where did you get that t-shirt with the small yellow kite?

  • @andymoss4285
    @andymoss4285 3 роки тому +5

    The biggest problem with the kites is fixing them. I’ve seen one guy go through 3 O.R. Allula in Matter of months with blow outs and punctures. Previously he was riding Cabrinha switchblades, they survived 5 years unscathed. He’s super disappointed in the durability. The beach we ride at is shingle. The claim is it’s a more durable material but it doesn’t seem that way.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      TO be fair I was expecting this to happen, and it is sad, but without time this cant be told... I guess it is a lesson that the industry will learn with that.

    • @przemysawzegarek7198
      @przemysawzegarek7198 9 місяців тому

      I damaged my allula seriously. 2 weekes later I received fully repaired kite with no sign of damage. They replaced all panels of allula material. 50% more expensive repair but very solid and only few services in my country do that repairs.

  • @Baptiste_L
    @Baptiste_L 3 роки тому +3

    It would be interesting to compare the Juice D-Lab to the Ocean Rodeo Flite Aluula.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому +1

      It would be! If you can help me to get one for the test i volunteer ☺️

  • @BrendanCurrin
    @BrendanCurrin 2 роки тому +1

    Your review is totally accurate. I'm 100kg and the power is so insane on the foil. It becomes an animal.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  Рік тому

      Well to be fair there is not possible to get out more power from a 15 aluula then a 15m not alulla (give the same shape). we cant cheat physics! And a surface remains the same. But def easier to keep it alive!

  • @przemyslavpiotrovski
    @przemyslavpiotrovski 3 роки тому +3

    Any chance you are between 1 Nov - 12 December in Sicily to give some kite lessons ? ( thx to U I got Ventum gear from Seb -NL)

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      I will be there till mid November at least 😃 lets.do.it ! Drop me a.message on zolty@epicgust.com!

    • @olyvine
      @olyvine 3 роки тому +1

      I’m down there too! Would be great to brush up and add new skillz 🤙

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому +1

      I am arrived to the lagoooon :) bit light today but was doable. tomorrow looks mental, sending it!i am at the KITESEASON station! see me there or send me mail :)

  • @radrunning8535
    @radrunning8535 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Embrace, enjoy the experience.

  • @Redw0p
    @Redw0p 3 роки тому

    Great video Zolty, als always! We need video proof of the front roll board off tornado, tho..

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      Haha working on it 😁😁

  • @filsg433
    @filsg433 3 роки тому +1

    Does he still have the 5th line setting possibility as the normal juice?

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      good question. i remember seeing it but no pocket as before (and no line was there included) but maybe in the bag, etc. Would make sense for that 5 knots relaunch!

  • @silviup
    @silviup 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are an inspiration!
    I just did my first line a few days ago in Egypt, after about 10 hours of lessons and I'm hooked :) I'm going to Tenerife for 2-3 months hoping to get better at it. Have you been there, any recommendations? Otherwise, at some point next year I'd like to meet up somewhere and get some lessons from you, Italy seems really nice for a beginner.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому +1

      by that time you certainly wont be a beginner but fear no, Italy will suit you even than :)) thanks mate, appriciated :))
      never been in tarifa, but i heard a lot of good about it. maybe not the easiest spot, but that will make you tough! :) lets keep in touch and see where we can meet than! winter is Brayil and Mexico for me :)

    • @silviup
      @silviup 3 роки тому

      @@EpicGust Mexico sure sounds nice over the winter, but I need to stay in Europe's time zone while working remotely :) Have a grand time over there and make more videos! Keep in touch!

  • @Davxinci
    @Davxinci 3 роки тому +2

    Who told you Maserati was a good car company. Lol great video btw

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому +1

      Haha no one, do you have a Maserati and you aren't happy with it?? 😅 I was just assuming haha. Thanks mate 😃

    • @marcosrotllan
      @marcosrotllan Рік тому

      Maserati lasts much more

  • @przemysawzegarek7198
    @przemysawzegarek7198 9 місяців тому +1

    It is worth of the price if you do kite especially on lakes on ligth winds. I prefer TT boards and usually use this kite on very unstable wind conditions at small lake close to Warsaw. Also great for Como, Ressia or other lakes and lightwind conditions. Im 95 kg and able to kite on TT with foilers. No other TT sometimes on the spot.
    Also great dealing with gusts!
    From the other hand - if You have much time and go kite for forecast or usually kite in Brasil, Sardegna, Rodos or other windy spot - it is not worth it in my opinion. Better just stay lightwind day off and rest.
    So is it worth it? It depends on Your expectations. If You kite on the lakes, unstable wind conditions and everyday of wind is like a gold for You - definitly!
    If not - only if You have lot of money.
    In my case it definitly works! I usually kite on lightwind and gusty lake and I sold my 14 m and 11m and 15m Juice is doing the job perfectly!
    Also knew that other companies do something like allula - for example Eleveight - also much cheaper - Dont know how it works comparing to DT.

  • @marcosrotllan
    @marcosrotllan Рік тому

    Why buying 1 kite that cant be repaired for the price of 2 brand new 2024 kites? I don't understand

  • @olivergooth3134
    @olivergooth3134 3 роки тому

    Hi! Are you still riding Ventum Kites?

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      Hey! Yess, just ordered 2 😁 i these however as many as i can. I dont own the dlab presented in the vid! As a kite instructor i have access to many brands brand new stuff 😍

  • @andrewp7566
    @andrewp7566 3 роки тому +1

    Graite Video! i jast wanna to add my Ocean Rodeo Aluula Roam in 14 m wight is jast 2,4 kg (compere with 3,07 kg of jast 1 m bigger D Lab). My Ocean Rodeo Aluula Roam in10 m wight is only 1,8 kg) The weight of 17 m OR Aluula Flite about 2,9 kg with lighter than my foil kite Flysurfer Sonic 3 18 m - 3,36 kg which i already sold in oder to by 17 m OR Aluula Flite .
    So it will be interesting to compere Aluula D Lab and Ocean Rodeo Aluula Roam ~ Flight but tecnicaly the Ocean Rodeo much ligher becouse thay use Aluula in a blader to . And frenkly speaaking the price of Ocean Rodeo Aluula series much more reasonable than Duotone.
    Any way waiting for you vid! Good luck!)))

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  Рік тому

      The tricky part is the shape so it is always a bit apples to pears.

  • @notyouraveragewindsurfer
    @notyouraveragewindsurfer Рік тому

    you are so funny, cheers

  • @jimmyjames1411
    @jimmyjames1411 3 роки тому +1

    not worth price. they use cheap labor to build so a $3k price tag is a rip off.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  Рік тому

      do you know this from first hand?

  • @alexanderwheeler4827
    @alexanderwheeler4827 3 роки тому +1

    The price ain't worth it. I'd rather go down the cable park than piss about in a few knots.

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      We all different and that's the beauty of it. I can relate to your view some days. Other days i am happy to foil. 😁

  • @riccardobattivelli8908
    @riccardobattivelli8908 3 роки тому +1

    hey amazing review! so if are still in sicily come visit me! trickite school in east sicily

    • @EpicGust
      @EpicGust  3 роки тому

      Hey bro, I am still! But you seem to be pretty damn far :) We will go soon check the Puzzitedu spot, right now in Trapani, the lagoon place. Hope the weather wasn't too rough for you down there!

    • @riccardobattivelli8908
      @riccardobattivelli8908 3 роки тому

      @@EpicGust come visit the other side of sicily
      U ll not regret it 🤙