{"product_id":"duotone-carbon-mast-slim-2-0-d-lab","title":"Duotone Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB\u003c\/strong\u003e is Duotone’s top-end carbon foil mast for riders who want the cleanest release, the lowest drag and the most direct feel under load. This is not a “just get me going” foil mast. It is the performance option in the range for experienced wing foilers, surf foilers, downwind riders and freerace riders who care about stiffness, speed and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is not just that it is light and slim. It is that each mast length has been tuned for a specific job. That gives the Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB a much more purposeful feel on the water than a one-shape-fits-all approach. You get a mast that feels crisp through turns, efficient when pumping and noticeably cleaner through the water when you are really trying to push your setup on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in the Duotone mast range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the mast to choose if you want the best Duotone currently offer in carbon mast performance. Compared with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/dtf-mast-al-3bs-2025\"\u003eDuotone Mast AL 3BS\u003c\/a\u003e, the Slim 2.0 D\/LAB is lighter, lower drag and more refined in the way it accelerates, carves and releases. Compared with the previous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-foil-mast-aero-slim-d-lab\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mast Aero Slim D\/LAB\u003c\/a\u003e, this latest Slim 2.0 D\/LAB concept is more size-specific in its tuning and more advanced in the way each length is targeted at a particular riding style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are newer to foiling, want maximum durability or simply want the best value route into the 3BS ecosystem, the aluminium mast still makes a lot of sense. If you are already riding confidently and want less drag, more precision and a genuinely premium feel, this is the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Duotone Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess drag, more glide:\u003c\/strong\u003e the slim profile and drag-optimised base plate help the foil accelerate more cleanly and feel less sticky through the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery direct under load:\u003c\/strong\u003e high modulus carbon construction keeps the mast feeling precise when carving hard, pumping or loading up for speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize-specific tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e each length has been developed for a particular discipline rather than simply scaling one shape up and down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner take-offs and touchdowns:\u003c\/strong\u003e the refined base plate shape helps reduce resistance when getting up, touching down or landing manoeuvres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper performance upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for riders who already know what they want from their foil setup and do not want compromise in the mast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt around Duotone’s 3BS ecosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong option for riders already running Duotone 3BS fuselages and building a higher-end foil setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shortest and most specialised option. It is the one to look at for prone surf foiling and downwind-oriented use where efficiency, low drag and a compact feel matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e84cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is likely to be the most versatile choice for many experienced riders. It suits freestyle, freeride and most wave sessions, giving a really strong balance of clearance, control and direct feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the longer, faster option for freerace, higher speed riding and bigger surf where extra height and stability are useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3BS Hardware Spec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4th 3BS+ Screw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Torque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76cm \/ 29.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108mm \/ 4.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5mm \/ 0.53\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.85kg \/ 4.08lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x M8x50 TX45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x M6x25 TX30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8) \/ 10Nm (M6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84cm \/ 33.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm \/ 4.33\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5mm \/ 0.57\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.88kg \/ 4.14lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x M8x50 TX45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x M6x25 TX30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8) \/ 10Nm (M6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94cm \/ 37.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118mm \/ 4.65\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5mm \/ 0.53\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.20kg \/ 4.85lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x M8x50 TX45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x M6x25 TX30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15Nm (M8) \/ 10Nm (M6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duotone advise avoiding jumps with wings over 100cm span on these masts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB uses Duotone’s \u003cstrong\u003e3BS connection system\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed to work with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-fuselage-aero-3bs-al\"\u003eDuotone 3BS fuselages\u003c\/a\u003e. It sits in Duotone’s premium performance end of the foil range and is the natural choice for riders building a cleaner, lighter, more responsive Duotone setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not sure whether this is the right mast for your board, front wing or riding style, get in touch with us and we will happily talk you through the best option for where and how you foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duotone list the 3BS connection hardware as \u003cstrong\u003e3 x M8x50 TX45\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e4th M6x25 TX30 3BS+ screw is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with the matching tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; buying advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/a-review-of-the-duotone-d-lab-2-0-slim-mast-series\"\u003eRead our Duotone D\/LAB 2.0 Slim Mast review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/duotone-wing-foil\"\u003eShop Duotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/foils\"\u003eBrowse all foils \u0026amp; foil parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Duotone Mast Slim 2.0 D\/LAB right for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, usually not. It is a premium performance mast aimed at riders who can already foil confidently and want more efficiency, less drag and a more direct feel. If you are earlier in your foiling journey, the aluminium Duotone mast is often the more sensible place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size is best for most riders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many experienced wing foilers, the 84cm will be the sweet spot. It has the clearance most riders want for freeride, waves and freestyle without moving too far into the specialist ends of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit the Duotone 3BS system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This mast is built around Duotone’s 3BS connection and is designed to work with 3BS fuselages. If you already have a Duotone 3BS-based setup and want to step up in performance, this is the premium carbon mast option in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the real benefit over an aluminium mast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest gains are feel and efficiency. You get a cleaner release through the water, a more precise response when carving or pumping, and a more refined ride at speed. It is the sort of upgrade experienced riders feel straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for jumping with any front wing size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Duotone specifically advise avoiding jumps with wings over 100cm span. If your setup is built around bigger-span front wings and jumping is a big part of your riding, it is worth checking your full foil combination carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Duotone Wing Foiling","offers":[{"title":"C99:random \/ 76","offer_id":52959675744589,"sku":"9010583295039","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C99:random \/ 84","offer_id":52959675777357,"sku":"9010583295053","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C99:random \/ 94","offer_id":52959675810125,"sku":"9010583295046","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/Mast_Slim_20_DLAB_Overview.png?v=1765376508","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-carbon-mast-slim-2-0-d-lab","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}