Hello guys!
Less than a year ago I switched to duotone (2021 rebel 8m and 11m). Performance wise I am content, the kites are fast for their size and shape, good hangtime and overall nice to ride. This being said I have some doubts about the quality of the construction. Some time ago I have noticed the glue that holds the pannels together became yellow and starting to detach more and more. The stiching then started to open on three of the pannels on the trailing edge. There were some other issues with the bladders but I'll discus that maybe in another post.
Ever since I noticed this problem, I looked at a several of kites on the beach , even older north duotone and could not see the glue coming undone, I understand it may get yellow from the UVs that's not really a problem but peeling of is. I don't leave my kite inflated on the beach when take longer breaks and at home I store it inside and out of the sun.
Is this a normal thing? Did you have this type of trouble with your kites?
I was thinking of switching to the 2022 rebel, but now I'm not so sure anymore.