Duotone Foils 2027 Explained: Complete Range Guide

The Duotone Foils 2027 range covers accessible glide, premium high-aspect performance, agile crossover riding and dedicated freestyle. Choosing correctly means starting with the discipline and ride character—not automatically buying the newest, smallest or most expensive foil.

This guide explains each new front wing, size range, mast, tail and connection component. For a complete build, use it alongside our Duotone foil compatibility guide.

Duotone 2027 front-wing comparison

Front wing	Sizes	Character	Best for
Crest SLS	800, 925, 1050, 1200	Agile, stable and forgiving	Prone, freefly, wake, Foil Assist
Glide 3.0 SLS	825, 950, 1100, 1250, 1400	Accessible high-aspect efficiency	Freeride, freefly, downwind, lighter wind
Glide 3.0 D/LAB	600, 700, 825, 950, 1100	Fast, light and highly efficient	Premium freeride, freefly, downwind, parawing
Pop D/LAB	500, 650, 800	Fast, compact and pop-focused	Freestyle and kite foiling

Area alone does not make two foils equivalent. Aspect ratio, span, section, tail, mast, board and rider technique all change take-off and control. Treat the sizes above as a range map, not a body-weight calculator.

Duotone Crest SLS 2027

The Duotone Crest SLS 2027 is the versatile, medium-aspect route. Its aspect ratio runs from approximately 9.0 to 8.6 across the range, placing it below Glide 3.0's more extreme high-aspect shape.

A moustache-style curvature and controlled stall are intended to keep pitch behaviour predictable while allowing the foil to roll and carve without feeling locked onto a straight line. This is useful in waves, behind a boat, with Foil Assist and in freefly sessions where the rider wants to turn rather than simply maximise distance per pump.

Choose Crest SLS if: you value manoeuvrability, forgiving behaviour and crossover use. Choose Glide instead if: sustained glide, efficiency and light-wind carry matter more than tight carving.

Crest SLS technical sizes

Available areas are 800, 925, 1050 and 1200 cm². Approximate aspect ratios are 9.0, 8.9, 8.8 and 8.6 respectively. Final rider sizing depends on weight, power source, board and intended start method.

Duotone Glide 3.0 SLS 2027

The Glide 3.0 SLS is the broadest high-aspect recommendation in the new range. It combines the efficient Glide concept with larger 1250 and 1400 cm² choices that make sense for heavier riders, lighter wind and disciplines where early lift and sustained flight are priorities.

The aspect ratio remains around 12 to 11 through the size range. That supports glide and pumping efficiency without requiring every customer to move into the D/LAB price or smaller high-speed sizing.

Choose Glide 3.0 SLS if: you want efficient freeride and freefly performance, regularly ride marginal wind, or want a high-aspect foil with a more accessible ownership proposition.

Glide 3.0 SLS technical sizes

Available areas are 825, 950, 1100, 1250 and 1400 cm². Approximate aspect ratios are 12.0, 11.7, 11.4, 11.2 and 11.0.

Duotone Glide 3.0 D/LAB 2027

The Glide 3.0 D/LAB is the premium version, extending down to 600 and 700 cm² for advanced riders who can generate and retain speed. Its high-aspect platform targets efficient pumping, long glides and reduced drag.

D/LAB is most defensible when the rider can feel and use lower weight and higher stiffness. A smaller D/LAB is not automatically easier simply because it is more expensive; it can demand better starts, more speed and precise control.

Choose Glide 3.0 D/LAB if: you are an experienced freeride, freefly, downwind or parawing rider and premium efficiency is the objective. Read the Glide 3.0 D/LAB vs SLS comparison for the construction decision.

Glide 3.0 D/LAB technical sizes

Available areas are 600, 700, 825, 950 and 1100 cm². Aspect ratio remains approximately 12 across the range, varying from about 12.4 to 11.4.

Duotone Pop D/LAB 2027

The Pop D/LAB is the specialist. The low-drag front wing is designed to build speed before a trick, release decisively and repop after a landing. It pairs with the Monobloc Tail F D/LAB 165 and uses the additional 3BS+ connection point.

Choose the individual front wing if the rest of your confirmed compatible system is already in place. Choose the Pop D/LAB wing set if you want the matched 650 or 800 cm² front-wing and tail direction. Always check what the live package includes.

Choose Pop D/LAB if: freestyle or kite foiling is your priority and you already have the technique for a small, fast foil. Do not choose it merely because it is the most specialised product in the range.

Duotone Mast SLS 2.0 and Quickmount 2027

The Mast SLS 2.0 is a one-piece carbon mast offered in 76, 84 and 92 cm. Its tapered low-drag profile and 3BS+ insert are intended to create a direct connection across the new foil direction.

The Mast SLS 2.0 Quickmount comes in 76 and 84 cm and adds the detachable Quickmount alloy baseplate. Choose it when faster separation of mast and plate is valuable for regular rigging, storage or travel. Choose the standard one-piece version when simplicity or the 92 cm option matters more.

Monobloc tails and Frontpiece AL 3BS

The Monobloc Tail H D/LAB is available as H130 and H150. It is the high-aspect pump-and-glide direction for downwind, parawing and freefly. The H130 uses a 43 cm tail length; the H150 uses 40 cm.

The Monobloc Tail F D/LAB is a compact F165 with a 37 cm tail length for freestyle and kite use.

The Frontpiece AL 3BS is a 23 cm compatibility bridge. It allows supported SLS/original front wings to be configured with D/LAB and Monobloc tail directions. It is a component, not a complete foil or full fuselage.

Four sensible Duotone 2027 setup routes

1. Versatile carving and Foil Assist

Start with Crest SLS. Prioritise the size that supports reliable starts and pair it only with a confirmed SLS/3BS configuration. This route favours controlled turning and forgiving flight.

2. UK freeride and lighter wind

Start with Glide 3.0 SLS, particularly the larger half of the range when rider weight, board and wind justify it. This is the pragmatic high-aspect route.

3. Premium freefly, downwind or parawing

Build around Glide 3.0 D/LAB and a compatible D/LAB or Monobloc tail direction. The Tail H D/LAB is the new pump-and-glide choice.

4. Dedicated freestyle

Start with Pop D/LAB wing set or the Pop front wing with Tail F165. Confirm the mast and 3BS+ connection before ordering.

How to choose a foil size

Rider weight is only the first input. Board waterline and volume, wing or power source, local chop, wind strength, successful start technique and desired speed all matter. A rider using a long efficient board can sometimes use less foil than the same rider on a compact board; a progressing rider may need more reliable low-speed support.

Send The SUP Company your weight, ability, current board and foil, usual conditions and the outcome you want. That is enough to narrow the right family and sensible size range without pretending that one chart works for everyone.

Duotone Foils 2027 FAQs

What is the difference between Crest SLS and Glide 3.0?

Crest SLS is the more agile, forgiving and carve-led foil. Glide 3.0 uses a higher-aspect shape for greater pumping and glide efficiency. Choose according to ride character before construction.

Is Glide 3.0 D/LAB worth more than Glide 3.0 SLS?

It can be for an experienced rider who values premium weight, stiffness and the smaller performance sizes. Glide 3.0 SLS offers the key high-aspect direction at a lower starting price and adds larger light-wind sizes.

Which new foil is best for a beginner?

None should be selected from model name alone. Crest SLS is the more forgiving of these performance directions, but a beginner may be better served by an established progression foil or package. Ask for a complete setup recommendation.

Can I mix SLS and D/LAB components?

Selected configurations are possible through the correct frontpiece and connection standard. Do not assume every SLS and D/LAB part connects directly. Use the compatibility guide or obtain written confirmation for the complete build.