Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt
February 26, 202500:36:44

Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt

On our last of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA, Paula Novotna, Professional Kite and Wing Foiler and Klaas Voegt, Co-Division Manager PD & Marketing Duotone Wing & Foiling Duotone, join us to talk about:

- How did the ALUULA Duotone relationship develop?
- Why did Duotone start using ALUULA
- Early insights into the use of the fabric (R&D, Testing)
- What are the performance benefits of ALUULA
- How has using this material impacted the way Duotone designs wings?
- Longevity of the wings versus dacron/stiffness. Are there other benefits?
- How does it feel to ride an ALUULA wing versus Dacron or other materials
- Is there a Target market group, or is the material for everyone? (heavy versus light riders)
- Can you feel the weight or performance differences
- And Much More!

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Chapters

00:00 The Origins of ALUULA and Duotone
03:01 Testing and Development of D-Lab Technology
05:48 Performance Benefits of ALUULA Material
09:10 Rider Insights on D-Lab Experience
11:54 Durability and Longevity of D-Lab Products
15:05 Design Innovations in Wing Technology
17:53 Target Market for ALUULA and D-Lab Products
26:54 Performance Insights on Wing Design
32:00 The Evolution of ALUULA and Its Impact
36:18 Future Innovations in Wind Sports
38:20 Rider Perspectives on Wing Performance
46:45 Quality Assurance and Material Testing
Winging, performance materials, D-Lab technology, performance, innovation, product development, duotone, durability, wing design, wind sports, Keywords Alula, manufacturing, athlete insights, Alula, rider experience, kiteboarding, D-Lab, kites, material testing,