The 2026 Duotone Stash is Duotone’s second-generation all-round single-skin parawing, and it’s very clearly aimed at one thing: making pure foiling more accessible and more fun.
If you’ve been watching the rise of parawings and thinking, “That looks unreal… but also a bit chaotic,” the Stash updates are all about smoothing out the chaos: more stability, cleaner power delivery, better depower control, easier relaunch, and improved upwind angles.
Features:
• More stability + control: refined shape and a stabilised leading edge.
• Better power & depower: easier to manage across a wider wind range.
• 30g ripstop canopy: lightweight for low-wind performance and compact packing.
• Upgraded sheathed lines: fewer tangles, better handling.
• New ergonomic handle + integrated line connections: tidier, comfier, easier to manage.
• Colour-coded canopy/lines: faster, more intuitive setup.
• Easy re-launch with visual guidance features: helps transitions and confidence.
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What’s new on the 2026 Stash?
1) A calmer wing in the air
Duotone describe “significantly improved stability” — and the design changes back it up:
• stabilised leading edge
• refined profile
• new aspect ratio and arc
Those are exactly the kinds of tweaks that reduce twitchiness and make a parawing feel predictable when you’re sheeted in, carving, or transitioning.
2) Better depower (this is the big one)
Parawings are brilliant when they’re controlled — but when they aren’t, it can get spicy quickly.
The Stash is tuned for improved depower control, which matters when you’re:
• dealing with gusts,
• trying to stay relaxed during transitions,
• or learning to manage power without over-sheeting.
3) Faster setup + fewer tangles
Two practical upgrades we really like:
• Colour-coded canopy and lines (quick, intuitive setup — especially handy if you’re juggling kit on a windy beach)
• Upgraded sheathed lines to reduce tangles and improve handling
4) The handle and connection update
The new ergonomic handle with integrated line connections is one of those “quality of life” upgrades you’ll appreciate every session:
• cleaner rigging,
• more comfortable grip,
• better overall power distribution,
• easier stashing/redeployment.
5) Relaunch help and “user friendliness”
Duotone call out easy relaunch with visual guidance features. For anyone learning this style, that’s not a small thing — a wing that comes back up cleanly keeps the session moving and keeps progression fun rather than frustrating.
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Who is the 2026 Stash for?
From what we’re seeing, the Stash makes sense for:
• riders who want to get into parawing foiling without wrestling the wing,
• riders who want better upwind efficiency and cleaner transitions,
• anyone who values compact packing and a lighter canopy feel.
It’s positioned as an all-rounder — not just for experts, but for the growing crowd who want that “minimal, pure” foiling experience.
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How we’d help you pick the right size
Parawing sizing depends heavily on:
• rider weight,
• board/foil setup,
• wind range at your spot,
• and whether you’re prioritising early power or top-end control.
If you send us your weight + where you ride (typical wind range), we’ll recommend a size that makes your first sessions genuinely enjoyable.
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