Duotone Jaime SLS Kitesurfing kiteboard 2026 kite board
Product Description – Duotone Jaime SLS 2026
Engineered for high-performance freestyle and big-air riders, the Jaime SLS 2026 delivers a compelling blend of explosiveness, control and comfort. Whether you’re pushing for higher boosts, slick unhooked tricks or carving hard upwind, this board is built to perform.
Top Features & Ride Feel
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SLS construction means “Strong Light Superior” — a premium build designed for maximum pop with minimum weight.
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The all-new Double Diffusor Bottom absorbs impact upon landing, letting you ride away smoother and with less harsh feedback.
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A revised Double Concave bottom channel enhances control underfoot, especially on landings and edging.
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The Double Rockerline Concept continues to provide exceptional grip, explosive pop and strong upwind ability.
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Angled fins improve grip and upwind performance, allowing more aggressive edges and higher jumps.
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Hard flex profile: responsive, stable at speed and ideal for aggressive freestyle/big-air manoeuvres.
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Available sizes: 133/40, 136/41, 139/42, 142/43 (with fin-sets and board weights listed) for different rider weights/conditions.
Ride Experience
From launch you’ll feel the board lock on edge thanks to the advanced rocker/concave mix. On take-off you’ll benefit from the stiff carbon construction delivering immediate response and pop. In flight it feels nimble but stable, and on landing the improved base helps you absorb chop or hard impacts without harsh rebound. For carving and freeride sessions, the upwind ability is excellent thanks to the grip-enhancing features. In summary: one of the most serious freestyle / big-air twintips available, built for ambitious riders who demand the best.
Ideal For
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Riders who want to boost big air and board-off manoeuvres.
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Freestyle riders who also do unhooked tricks and want a board that handles both.
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Advanced and pro riders looking for a premium build with minimal compromise.
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Conditions where steep take-offs, hard landings and edge hold matter (e.g., chop, strong wind).
Differences: 2025 vs 2026
Here’s a comparison of what has changed between the 2025 Jaime SLS and the 2026 version:
| Feature | 2025 Jaime SLS | 2026 Jaime SLS |
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| Bottom Construction | Prior generation bottom (standard diffusor/concave) – e.g., the model still emphasises pop & grip but less clearly updated for 2025. | Upgraded with New Double Diffusor Bottom which improves soft landings, speed through chop and control on landings. |
| Concave / Channel | Earlier Double Rockerline with earlier concave/rocker optimisation (from 2023/24 redesign) | Comes with a Revised Double Concave to enhance under-foot feel, control and landing stability. |
| Materials / Construction | SLS build with Innegra / carbon, etc. In 2025 the model carried on the SLS armoury. | Maintains SLS premium build but emphasises the improvements in base & shaping rather than wholesale material overhaul. (No large material change listed) |
| Bottom / Ride Comfort | Strong performance, very good for big air, but landings and chop-absorption may be slightly less refined than 2026. (Implied by user-forums) | Landings are stated to be smoother and comfort improved, especially in chop/rough water thanks to base upgrades. |
| Edge/Grip/Pop | Excellent pop & grip, with angled fins, rockerline concept. | Further enhanced by same fundamentals but with tweaks in bottom/concave for even better feel & control. |
| Construction Emphasis | Heavy emphasis on pop/rigidity/hard landings for big air. | Emphasis still big air & freestyle, but with more control, comfort (especially on landings/rough water) added to the equation. |
Summary of differences:
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The step from 2025 → 2026 is more an evolution than a full redesign. The board keeps the core DNA (pop, SLS build, angled fins, rockerline) but upgrades the bottom shape (Double Diffusor), refines the concave geometry, and improves ride comfort (especially on landings/chop).
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If you already have a 2025 model, the 2026 offers meaningful refinements in feel and control, especially during landings and in rougher water. If you ride in very smooth flatwater only, the gains might be less dramatic.
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For riders prioritising the absolute top-spec for big air and expecting rough conditions, 2026 may be worth the upgrade.