WOW congrats to DUOTONE for launching the most expensive inflatable kite on the market (3450e for a 12m). Also can you please bring us back the NORMAL Rebel (non SLS, non Dlab), with non inflated price. Thank you very much, waiting for it to make an order.
Ruben is hilarious haha, immediately after that lateback he's like nah this thing doesn't turn that quick. Pulling Lasse's chain every time he makes a grandiose claim about the rebel d lab. Trust the OG big air godfather to give the honest review 🙌
Seems like the main achievement of Aluula is to double the price of any kite😂 Now you can buy one kite for the price of a full quiver a few years back...
It will depend on the wind and mainly what judges will like. If it comes to big simple loop, Andrea will probably choose the Rebel. But if it comes to the double loop game, it seems that the Evo D-Lab is more appropriate.
@@Baptiste_L thanks for your bro-sience. But, lets be honest. Pro like Andrea will take the kite that will allow him to win the KOTA. That will be the over all result what is better for winning. no offence.
Cool to see how Duotone is pushing the innovation of kite construction, but I'm gonna stay with Cabrinha, where I can buy a new Kite of 2022 for less than 20% of the DLABs price.
Doesn't look like Ruben is buying the whole new Rebel DLAB is better then Evo DLAB talk.. Seems like Duotone lost their star designer and are trying to push their Rebel DLAB that was designed by Sky Solbach to prove a point. Sure, Rebel has more hang time and better upwind due to higher aspect ratio, but it looks like it stalls in the loop (look at 07:25). And if you look at it compared to Harlem Thrive that is about 30% cheaper, Rebel DLAB is not looking very attractive.
Haha like we talk about - it’s a different kite and have their place in the range. I think it’s really good and a huge step forward from the Rebel SLS which already was my kite of choice. Give it a try at a Duotone demo and see for yourself 😁 Ps. Sky has been very successful designing the Rebel since 2007 already 🔥
Hah, Lasse seemed fully in love with this kite so I needed to get him out of the bubble a little but. He's got some valid points tho and the performance speaks for itself. Feel it and find out, right? You don't have to buy it, but it's there if you love it. - ruben
I understand Duotone decision to make a five struts Aluula kite, it make sense (and many other brands have one). But I agree, Duotone should not burry Ralf. He is a great designer and made great kites.... and Ken also. It will be a big task for Sky and I'm sure he will succeed. When Pat left North (or Damien with Naish) they had the curtesy to recognize their work.
From the few ive tried Aluula doesnt necessarily help for general bar pressure and its still design dependent. Turning should be easier, but depending on how far forward the kites fly, you may have to hold more back line pressure on the bar in order to keep the kite powered up and not flying out of the wind window.
We always prefer and suggest using the brand's bar as it's specifically made and set for it. Especially for the high-end kites it's more precise feeling and way of use. If you wish to use something else, good luck mixing and matching. I hope you find your ideal cocktail ;-) - ruben
I have a harlem lead that works perfectly with duotone, but now I'd go with a core sensor 4. Core sensor was my favorite bar, but sensor 3 is dangerous with duotone kites (safety doesnt work)
haven't tested it but saw a review on Getting high with mike channel of the sensor 4 where he told it is. They changes to single front line safety for pace pro
Guys, i hear a lot of people thinking the Evo dlab os great for progression tricks, im in doubt between the evo and rebel, will i have the same fast progression with the rebel vs the evo?
It depends on where you want to progress. If you're aiming for technical loops with board-off rotations, the Evo D/Lab is likely the better choice. However, if you want to do high boosts and extreme megaloops, the Rebel D-Lab is the superior option. Both kites loop extremely quickly and easily in low winds! Feel free to call us if you have any more questions!🤙
Slow to complete the last part of the loop, maybe the wind was slightly low. Climbing back to 12 did not look amazing. Time will tell for durability at 10psi many exploded with 7.
Watched it a bit more closely again… this is the new (?) team series. Pretty sure. But it seems to have the Jaime outline including its signature rails.
Hoping the kite industry doesnt mirror the windsurf industry. Everything becoming high tech and completely overpriced - making the sport too expensive and inaccessible for thousands of people 😢
We also made a technical video about the Rebel D/LAB. Watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/cbmEQSNNKi4/v-deo.html
WOW congrats to DUOTONE for launching the most expensive inflatable kite on the market (3450e for a 12m). Also can you please bring us back the NORMAL Rebel (non SLS, non Dlab), with non inflated price. Thank you very much, waiting for it to make an order.
People keep paying they keep putting it up , more price is more better that's the best marketing
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@jjouh mate just buy an orbit 😂😂😂
@@giorgio4660You mean Orbit, Orbit Pro, or Orbit Ultra? It’s the same fuckery with North nowadays..
@@HA-yv3gy just the orbit
Great job! Good to see Ruben testing Lasse's "everything is better" comments, makes for a more honest review.
Haha yeah not going to let him sell it to me that easy... it is a damn nice kite tho, and Lasse is in love, that's for sure. - ruben
I am glad to see Ruben still landing his megaloops on the beach. Good to see he is still young.
Glad Ruben pushed back a bit on Lasse, makes for a more neutral and objective review
Amazing episode! Great job Ruben and Lasse. I hope to see more of this vlog / comparison videos on the channel.
Funny how the Evo Dlab just became a freeride kite 🤣🤣 0:56
hehe the Evo is a free ride kite, with a high performance version of it (meaning D\LAB)
Ruben is hilarious haha, immediately after that lateback he's like nah this thing doesn't turn that quick. Pulling Lasse's chain every time he makes a grandiose claim about the rebel d lab. Trust the OG big air godfather to give the honest review 🙌
Seems like the main achievement of Aluula is to double the price of any kite😂 Now you can buy one kite for the price of a full quiver a few years back...
Great review and format! 🎉
Thank you... glad you like it. We had some fun! :-) - ruben
Great video, I loved the music that you guys used throughout the video
If only Duotone quality would not be that terrible. Exploding in the air is one of the Duotone kite characteristics. :-)
We do all top brands, and of course... sometimes things break, for various reasons. % wise no big difference between brands to be honest
we'll see what Andrea takes to KOTA this year. His choice will be the final result of the comparison.
Time will tell... trying and feeling for yourself always best. :-) - ruben
It will depend on the wind and mainly what judges will like. If it comes to big simple loop, Andrea will probably choose the Rebel. But if it comes to the double loop game, it seems that the Evo D-Lab is more appropriate.
@@Baptiste_L thanks for your bro-sience. But, lets be honest. Pro like Andrea will take the kite that will allow him to win the KOTA. That will be the over all result what is better for winning. no offence.
Cool to see how Duotone is pushing the innovation of kite construction, but I'm gonna stay with Cabrinha, where I can buy a new Kite of 2022 for less than 20% of the DLABs price.
Sick sesh boys!
you make us happy!
als er weer een test dag is wil ik de nieuwe rebel zeker proberen
Good call :-)
I figured they would want the evo in the larger sizes and the rebel in 8m and smaller. I stand corrected
at 7m should be good :) but will be used rare
I think this sets the record for 'must use of the song my favorite game in a montage'..
Send us some fresh tunes if you have some recommendations for cool kite video. :-) - ruben
Doesn't look like Ruben is buying the whole new Rebel DLAB is better then Evo DLAB talk.. Seems like Duotone lost their star designer and are trying to push their Rebel DLAB that was designed by Sky Solbach to prove a point. Sure, Rebel has more hang time and better upwind due to higher aspect ratio, but it looks like it stalls in the loop (look at 07:25). And if you look at it compared to Harlem Thrive that is about 30% cheaper, Rebel DLAB is not looking very attractive.
Haha like we talk about - it’s a different kite and have their place in the range.
I think it’s really good and a huge step forward from the Rebel SLS which already was my kite of choice.
Give it a try at a Duotone demo and see for yourself 😁
Ps. Sky has been very successful designing the Rebel since 2007 already 🔥
Fully agreed.
Hah, Lasse seemed fully in love with this kite so I needed to get him out of the bubble a little but. He's got some valid points tho and the performance speaks for itself. Feel it and find out, right? You don't have to buy it, but it's there if you love it. - ruben
I understand Duotone decision to make a five struts Aluula kite, it make sense (and many other brands have one). But I agree, Duotone should not burry Ralf. He is a great designer and made great kites.... and Ken also. It will be a big task for Sky and I'm sure he will succeed.
When Pat left North (or Damien with Naish) they had the curtesy to recognize their work.
how about the bar pressure ? I am hoping less canopy tension with alula and less pain for our arms
They said in the video multiple times the rebel is slower and more bar pressure
Dlab, easier in my opinion... new Rebel Dlab, also easier than Rebel SLS... what kite are you referring to, flying now? - ruben
From the few ive tried Aluula doesnt necessarily help for general bar pressure and its still design dependent. Turning should be easier, but depending on how far forward the kites fly, you may have to hold more back line pressure on the bar in order to keep the kite powered up and not flying out of the wind window.
12:23 mucle memory
What bar you suggest for rebel except from duotone?
We always prefer and suggest using the brand's bar as it's specifically made and set for it. Especially for the high-end kites it's more precise feeling and way of use. If you wish to use something else, good luck mixing and matching. I hope you find your ideal cocktail ;-) - ruben
I have a harlem lead that works perfectly with duotone, but now I'd go with a core sensor 4. Core sensor was my favorite bar, but sensor 3 is dangerous with duotone kites (safety doesnt work)
@@nekkrokvlt sensor 4 is suitable with duotone (?)
haven't tested it but saw a review on Getting high with mike channel of the sensor 4 where he told it is. They changes to single front line safety for pace pro
Guys, i hear a lot of people thinking the Evo dlab os great for progression tricks, im in doubt between the evo and rebel, will i have the same fast progression with the rebel vs the evo?
It depends on where you want to progress. If you're aiming for technical loops with board-off rotations, the Evo D/Lab is likely the better choice. However, if you want to do high boosts and extreme megaloops, the Rebel D-Lab is the superior option. Both kites loop extremely quickly and easily in low winds!
Feel free to call us if you have any more questions!🤙
@@Kitemana Great! And what about the bar pressure from the Rebel Dlab vs my Rebel sls, the same?
Is their a update for the evo dlab v2 soon?
you mean the 2025?
Yes
The Harlem Thrive is basically the Evo V2. Its made by the same designer and has similar characteristics for less money
@@MyAnno1404 Faster and lighter for less money 😅
@RubenLenten it's time to land a kiteloop board off mate
Work in progress... ;-) I've landed two before but not feeling it, and I don't want to hurt my ankle even further. - ruben
Slow to complete the last part of the loop, maybe the wind was slightly low. Climbing back to 12 did not look amazing. Time will tell for durability at 10psi many exploded with 7.
Try the Rebel on a big bar.
Easy now! - old man here... haha. I've landed two before... just don't get it so snug on my feet and crashing hurttsss with my ankle fusion. - ruben
What Board wad Ruben riding?
That was the 2025 Duotone Big Air TS (team series) :-) - ruben
Thanks mate!
@@Kitemana Big Air Team Series huh?, any news on when thats coming out, and what sizes?
Ruben with a new board? Looks like a Jaime in even stiffer and black?
Watched it a bit more closely again… this is the new (?) team series. Pretty sure. But it seems to have the Jaime outline including its signature rails.
Jaime Big Air Team Series
Different board than the Wakestyle team series
@@NoobWithEpix my guess: the team series is getting the same shape as the Jaime and the difference will be in stiffness.
@@NoobWithEpixno its the Team Series BigAir a New Board
It's the 2025 Big Air TS (team series)
Skip. Outdated in a few months. Crazy expensive and I never have 30 knotes wind.
Life starts at 30 knots ;-) - ruben
Hoping the kite industry doesnt mirror the windsurf industry. Everything becoming high tech and completely overpriced - making the sport too expensive and inaccessible for thousands of people 😢
There's still something for every budget, so take your pick and enjoy the ride/flight. Right?! - ruben