We were lucky enough to spend time on the Duotone Stash V2 parawing back in October 2025, ahead of launch, during a Duotone dealer visit to Dakhla, Morocco – the kind of place where kit gets tested properly. At the time we were under embargo and unable to share details, but now that the Duotone Stash V2 parawing has officially launched in January 2026, we can finally talk openly about our on-water experience.
Consistent wind, open space, long reaches and plenty of time on the water make Dakhla the perfect environment to understand what a parawing really does well, and where it sits in a quiver. Having ridden the Stash V2 back-to-back with other parawings in proper conditions, one thing was immediately clear: this isn’t a minor update.
The 2026 Duotone Stash V2 feels like Duotone arriving with a genuinely finished, confidence-inspiring parawing, built around stability, efficiency and real-world usability.
TL;DR – our Dakhla takeaways
- Calm, very stable feel across a wide wind range
- High-aspect efficiency without sacrificing control
- Excellent upwind performance for positioning and downwind runs
- Smooth, usable depower that doesn’t kill steering
- Short lines that work in real conditions
- Easy pack-down, stashing and redeploying on the water
Stability first – and it shows
The biggest impression from the first few runs in Dakhla was how settled the Duotone Stash V2 parawing feels in the air. Whether lightly powered or properly lit, it holds its shape cleanly and predictably, with no tendency to fold, surge or behave unpredictably when the wind shifts.
That stability translates directly into confidence. Instead of managing the wing, you can focus on your foil, your line choice and your transitions – exactly what you want from a parawing designed for progression and efficiency.
Depower is a big part of that equation. The Stash V2 allows you to shed power smoothly while keeping control, which makes a huge difference when the wind builds or becomes gusty – something that will matter even more in typical UK conditions.
Upwind efficiency – a genuine highlight
Upwind performance is where the Duotone Stash V2 parawing really stands out. The higher-aspect canopy and clean profile let it sit forward in the window and pull efficiently without feeling aggressive.
Once trimmed, it’s happy to keep climbing windward with very little effort. In places like Dakhla, where long upwind legs set you up for extended downwind runs, that efficiency is gold.
Bar and line setup – refined and intuitive
Duotone have clearly spent time refining the bar and line layout on the Stash V2 parawing, and it shows on the water. Everything feels logical and intuitive, from line management to orientation when redeploying.
Line length strikes a very usable balance – compact and manageable without compromising power delivery or one-handed control.
Stashing, pack-down and redeploy
In Dakhla, where you’re constantly switching between powered sections and pure foiling, the Duotone Stash V2 really earns its place.
The wing collapses in a controlled way, stays compact, and doesn’t demand attention while you focus on riding. Whether partially collapsed or fully stashed, it behaves predictably.
Build quality and overall feel
Build quality is exactly what we’d expect from Duotone. The Stash V2 parawing feels solid, well-finished and confidence-inspiring.
On the water, it strikes a balance between forgiveness and responsiveness. Turns feel clean, transitions are predictable, and the wing doesn’t punish imperfect timing.
Who the Duotone Stash V2 parawing is for
The Duotone Stash V2 is best suited to riders who:
- want efficient upwind performance for downwind foiling runs
- value stability and controlled depower
- are progressing with parawings
- want a setup that’s easy to live with on the water
Our verdict
From our time riding it in Dakhla, the 2026 Duotone Stash V2 parawing feels calm, efficient and genuinely well thought through. It delivers where it matters most and is one of the most complete parawings we’ve ridden heading into 2026.
You can buy the Duotone Stash V2 parawing online at The SUP Company, or better still, try one first at our SUP Test Centre.
If you’d like advice on sizing, setup, or how the Stash V2 pairs with your foil, just get in touch with the team – we’re always happy to help.