{"product_id":"duotone-sky-style-sls-2027","title":"Duotone Sky Style SLS","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuotone Sky Style SLS 2027 Wing Foil Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone Sky Style SLS 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e is the compact performance wing foil board in Duotone’s 2027 range for riders who want to jump higher, rotate faster, carve harder and feel less board beneath their feet once on foil. It is built around \u003cstrong\u003efreestyle, wave and performance freeride\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a short outline and low swing weight with enough width through the nose and tail to keep take-offs and landings manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2027, Duotone has made a meaningful change rather than simply updating the graphics. A new \u003cstrong\u003estep tail\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the amount of board that needs to release from the water, helping this compact shape break free more cleanly during take-off and giving it stronger re-pop when loading jumps and technical manoeuvres. The range has also been refined into seven sizes from an extremely compact \u003cstrong\u003e4'2\" \/ 30L\u003c\/strong\u003e through to the much more supportive \u003cstrong\u003e5'4\" \/ 95L\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is equally important. The Sky Style SLS uses Duotone’s lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon PVC Sandwich SLS construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, full Biax Carbon layers, substantial reinforcement through the standing and foil-track areas, Carbon foil tracks and a cork impact layer beneath the heels. The result is the kind of direct, immediate response that makes a genuine difference when pumping, changing direction or loading the board for a jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur view:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sky Style SLS is one of the most relevant boards in the Duotone range for a confident wing foiler who has moved beyond simply trying to stay on foil. If your sessions are increasingly about better gybes, harder carving, waves, jumps and freestyle progression, this is where a compact board starts to make sense. If your priority is simply getting flying as early and easily as possible, there are better choices elsewhere in the Duotone range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is new for the 2027 Sky Style SLS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew step tail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major shape development is the new step tail. Removing wetted surface behind the main planing section helps the tail release rather than dragging through the final part of the take-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor normal freeriding, that means a cleaner transition from water to foil. For freestyle, it becomes even more important: when the board is loaded against the water before a jump or reconnects during a manoeuvre, the reduced tail surface helps it release again more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an important distinction here. \u003cstrong\u003e“Earlier take-off” does not mean the Sky Style SLS suddenly behaves like a long mid-length board.\u003c\/strong\u003e The step tail makes this compact platform more efficient, but riders prioritising marginal-wind glide and the maximum number of easy take-offs should still look towards the Skybrid family. The Sky Style SLS remains the choice when compact handling and performance once flying matter more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact outline with reduced swing weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you are on foil, every unnecessary centimetre of board has to move with you. The short Sky Style SLS outline reduces rotational inertia, helping the board react more quickly when carving, pumping or initiating rotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller 2027 sizes are particularly compact, giving advanced riders the option of reducing board length without having to move to a specialist prone or wave-foil shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWide nose and tail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short board can become unnecessarily difficult if it is also excessively narrow. Duotone balances the compact length with generous width through the nose and tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat additional platform helps when getting to your feet, provides more lateral stability during acceleration and gives you more board underneath you when a landing is not perfectly centred. It is one of the reasons the Sky Style SLS can be aggressively compact without becoming a one-dimensional competition board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh rocker line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high rocker is there for performance rather than maximum displacement glide. It provides extra clearance when jumping, carving hard or touching down at speed and reduces the chance of the nose becoming an immediate handbrake when it reconnects with the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also helps explain the Sky Style SLS’s place in the range. If your priority is efficient waterline glide, choose a longer board with a flatter rocker. If your priorities are control at speed, manoeuvrability, jumps and recovery from touchdowns, the Sky Style SLS makes considerably more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SLS construction matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSLS stands for \u003cstrong\u003eStrong Light Superior\u003c\/strong\u003e, but on a foil board it is more useful to understand what is actually inside the construction and why it matters on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Sky Style SLS uses a sophisticated Carbon PVC Sandwich structure built around a lightweight EPS core. Duotone’s construction specification includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Biax Carbon outer layers\u003c\/strong\u003e for high stiffness with low overall weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiax Carbon reinforcement through the stance area\u003c\/strong\u003e to cope with the high loads generated by pumping, jumping and hard foil inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density PVC reinforcement through the deck and rails\u003c\/strong\u003e to strengthen high-stress areas without unnecessarily increasing board weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated stance-area fibre and bamboo reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e to spread rider loads through the board structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3K Carbon and cork reinforcement through the heel area\u003c\/strong\u003e to combine structural support with impact absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon reinforcement linking the foil tracks towards the stance area\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a more solid relationship between your feet and the foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon foil tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a light, stiff and direct mast-to-board connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction is particularly worthwhile on this type of board. A recreational board can tolerate a little flex without ruining the experience. A board being pumped aggressively, driven through a fast carve or loaded for a jump benefits much more from stiffness because rider input reaches the foil immediately rather than being absorbed by the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also why we would not automatically recommend paying for SLS simply because it is the premium option. If your riding will not exploit the lighter weight and sharper response, the standard Sky Style may offer better value. If you are actively progressing into jumps, wave riding and more technical manoeuvres, the SLS construction is much easier to justify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCork heel shock absorber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreestyle foil boards take repeated concentrated loads through the rider’s heels, particularly during harder landings. Duotone incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003ecork shock-absorbing section in the heel area\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Sky Style SLS to reduce impact load while retaining the direct feel expected from a carbon performance board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a relatively hidden construction detail, but one we think matters on a board designed to be jumped repeatedly. The goal is not to make the deck feel soft; it is to manage peak loads without compromising the stiffness of the overall structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon foil tracks with rear openings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky Style SLS uses reinforced Carbon foil tracks with \u003cstrong\u003eopenings at the rear of the tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows compatible track hardware to be introduced from the rear rather than having to dismantle the track-nut arrangement each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small feature that becomes very useful if you regularly remove your foil for transport, change masts or swap between different foil setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need replacement mounting hardware, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-foil-mounting-system-screw-set\"\u003eDuotone Foil Mounting System Screw Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuotone Sky Style SLS 2027 sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHow we would position it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4'2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e19.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e30L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326344\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpecialist ultra-low-volume option where minimum board size and swing weight take priority over easy starts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4'5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e21.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e45L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVery compact performance board for lighter or highly experienced riders.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4'7\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e22.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e55L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLow-volume freestyle and wave option for riders comfortable with sinker-style starts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4'9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e23.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e65L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eA strong crossover between very compact freestyle sizing and a more usable everyday performance board.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4'11\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e75L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326283\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePerformance all-round territory for competent riders wanting compact handling without moving into the smallest shapes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5'2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e24.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e85L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9010583326320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eA particularly useful step-down size for riders who still want meaningful support before take-off.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5'4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e25.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e9010583326337\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eThe most supportive Sky Style SLS, retaining compact performance characteristics for heavier riders or those wanting more flotation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you choose your Sky Style SLS size?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those boards where \u003cstrong\u003echoosing by litres alone is a mistake\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your body weight matters, but so do your ability, foil size, wing power, local conditions and whether you are comfortable starting a board that sits partly or completely below the water when stationary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30L, 45L and 55L sizes are specialist performance choices for most adult riders. Their small dimensions are fantastic once flying, but they demand considerably more technique before take-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 65L begins to open the board up to a wider group of experienced riders, while the 75L, 85L and 95L sizes are the obvious starting point for many riders stepping down from a larger freeride board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general principle, a board with a litre volume below your body weight in kilograms should be considered a performance choice rather than an easy floating platform. The further below your body weight you go, the more important water-start technique, foil efficiency and adequate wing power become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur advice is not to buy the smallest Sky Style SLS you think you might eventually be able to ride.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy the smallest size that still lets you get onto foil consistently in the conditions you actually sail. A slightly larger board that gives you ten successful take-offs will normally progress your riding faster than an ultra-small board that gives you three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want help sizing it properly, contact us with your \u003cstrong\u003eweight, current board and volume, foil size, wing size, ability and typical location\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those details tell us far more than body weight alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Style SLS vs Sky Style 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an especially important comparison for 2027 because the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-sky-style-wing-foil-board-2027\" title=\"Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027\"\u003estandard Sky Style\u003c\/a\u003e is not a completely different design. Duotone describes it as using the proven Sky Style SLS shape in a more accessible construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the overlapping \u003cstrong\u003e75L, 85L and 95L sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dimensions are the same:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4'11\" x 24\" – 75L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5'2\" x 24.5\" – 85L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5'4\" x 25.25\" – 95L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decision in those sizes therefore comes down largely to construction, response and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSky Style SLS 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSky Style 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e30L–95L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e75L \/ 85L \/ 95L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSLS Carbon PVC Sandwich \/ Biax Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVacuum Sandwich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLighter, stiffer and more immediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePerformance shape with a more value-focused construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest choice when\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWeight, response, pumping, jumping and freestyle performance matter most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eYou want the Sky Style shape without paying for the premium SLS construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are choosing between the two in 75L, 85L or 95L, we would choose \u003cstrong\u003eSLS for the rider who will genuinely use the performance advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e. For straightforward freeride use, the standard Sky Style is likely to be the more cost-effective way into the same shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Style SLS vs Trace SLS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-trace-sls-2027\" title=\"Duotone Trace SLS 2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e makes Duotone’s board range easier to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky Style SLS is the more versatile \u003cstrong\u003efreestyle \/ freeride \/ wave crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its wider nose and tail prioritise stability for starts and landings, and its compact shape and high rocker suit jumping and technical manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trace SLS is the more specialised \u003cstrong\u003ewave-performance board\u003c\/strong\u003e. It uses a narrower, surf-oriented outline, pointier nose, high-apex bevelled rails and narrower bottom to maximise turning clearance and surf-style control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Sky Style SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e if your riding includes jumps, freestyle, powered freeride and waves. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Trace SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e if wave riding is the clear priority and you want the board to interfere as little as possible when carving aggressively on foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Style SLS vs Skybrid SLS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two boards solve very different problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2027\" title=\"Duotone Skybrid SLS 2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkybrid SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a mid-length board. Its extra waterline, moderate rocker, bevelled rails and longer shape prioritise glide, pumping efficiency and easier lift onto foil. It is a strong option for freeride, lighter wind, freefly, parawing and crossover use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSky Style SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e gives away some of that displacement glide in return for dramatically more compact handling once airborne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would summarise the choice like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky Style SLS:\u003c\/strong\u003e jumps, freestyle, compact handling, carving, low swing weight and performance once flying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkybrid SLS:\u003c\/strong\u003e earlier starts, glide, pumping efficiency, lighter-wind use and easier all-round foiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not choose the Sky Style simply because a shorter board looks more advanced. Choose it because the way you now ride benefits from being on a shorter board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027 for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident intermediate riders stepping down from their first larger wing foil board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced freeriders wanting a compact and highly responsive board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestyle riders progressing into jumps, rotations and powered manoeuvres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave riders who still want a broader all-round platform rather than the more specialised Trace SLS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who value low swing weight when pumping, carving and jumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who will appreciate the extra stiffness and response of a Carbon PVC Sandwich construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced riders wanting very low-volume 30L–65L options unavailable in the standard 2027 Sky Style range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should look at something else?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e for most new wing foilers this is too compact and too performance-focused. A larger board that comfortably supports your weight will make the learning process considerably easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight-wind focused riders:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the goal is building speed and taking off with minimum wing power, the longer Skybrid-style platform offers more useful waterline and glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated advanced wave riders:\u003c\/strong\u003e look closely at the Trace SLS. Its narrower surf-specific shape gives greater clearance and a more dedicated wave character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue-focused freeriders:\u003c\/strong\u003e in 75L, 85L and 95L, the standard Sky Style gives you the same 2027 shape direction in Duotone’s more accessible Vacuum Sandwich construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding the right foil setup around the Sky Style SLS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is only one part of how your setup will feel. A larger, lower-speed foil can make a Sky Style SLS considerably easier to launch, while a smaller performance foil will make the same board faster and more dynamic but increase the technique required during take-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the 2027 Duotone range, the different foil families allow the Sky Style SLS to be tuned towards different riding styles. The Crest platform is biased towards manoeuvrability and freefly\/wave riding, Glide 3.0 prioritises pump, glide and freeride efficiency, while specialist freestyle riders can move towards Duotone’s dedicated performance freestyle foil options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duotone-wing-foil\"\u003eDuotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil range\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foil\"\u003eWing \u0026amp; Foil equipment\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are building a complete setup, we can help match board volume, mast length, front wing and stabiliser rather than treating each component in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProtecting a Carbon Sky Style SLS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight carbon performance board deserves a properly fitted bag. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dtf-wing-boardbag-single-2026\"\u003eDuotone Wing Boardbag Single\u003c\/a\u003e is designed for compact Duotone wing boards, while our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foil-board-bags\"\u003efoil board bag collection\u003c\/a\u003e includes alternatives for different board dimensions and transport requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck \u003cstrong\u003elength and width\u003c\/strong\u003e before selecting the bag. Modern compact foil boards can be unusually wide for their length, so choosing a bag from length alone is not always enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duotone Sky Style SLS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42270-3602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e C68 Dark Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisciplines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wave \/ Freestyle \/ Freeride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4'2\" \/ 4'5\" \/ 4'7\" \/ 4'9\" \/ 4'11\" \/ 5'2\" \/ 5'4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30L \/ 45L \/ 55L \/ 65L \/ 75L \/ 85L \/ 95L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLS Carbon PVC Sandwich with Biax Carbon reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight EPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoil mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin US-style foil tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon reinforced with rear track openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027 step-tail design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact with wide nose and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRocker:\u003c\/strong\u003e High rocker line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeel area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork shock-absorbing reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted traction pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootstrap compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Footstrap insert positions for strapped riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027 foil board in selected size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fitted deck pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated twin foil tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e foil, mast, wing, leash, board bag, foil mounting hardware and other accessories are not included unless specifically stated within the selected product option or package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy your Sky Style SLS from The SUP Company?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA £1,000+ performance foil board is not something we think should be chosen from a volume number and a manufacturer's headline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important question is whether the Sky Style SLS is actually the right board for \u003cstrong\u003eyour weight, current ability, foil, wing sizes and local conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sometimes it is. Sometimes a Skybrid will give you far more productive sessions. Sometimes the standard Sky Style is the smarter purchase. And for a rider primarily interested in waves, the Trace SLS may now be the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where specialist advice matters. Tell us what you currently ride, what works, what frustrates you and what you want to do next, and we can help you work through the options properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also explore selected wing, foil and board equipment through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/try-it-now-at-the-sup-co-x-lymington\"\u003eTry It Now service at The SUP Co x Lymington\u003c\/a\u003e, subject to demo availability and rider suitability. Being able to compare equipment on the water is often far more useful than debating a few litres or centimetres on a specification sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor qualifying purchases, you can also view our current \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/finance-at-the-sup-company\"\u003ewatersports finance options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027 a beginner wing foil board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most beginners, no. It is a compact performance board aimed at confident intermediate through to advanced riders. Beginners usually progress faster on a larger board with enough volume and length to provide stability while taxiing and building speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the biggest change to the 2027 Sky Style SLS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key development is the new step tail, which reduces wetted area through the tail for cleaner release, earlier lift and stronger re-pop. Duotone has combined this with a compact outline, wide nose and tail, high rocker and a revised seven-size range from 30L to 95L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the step tail make the Sky Style SLS a light-wind board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It improves the take-off efficiency of the compact Sky Style shape, but the board still prioritises compact handling, jumping and manoeuvrability. If minimum-wind take-offs and displacement glide are the priority, a mid-length board such as the Skybrid SLS is likely to be the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Sky Style and Sky Style SLS 2027?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Sky Style uses the same performance shape in the overlapping 75L, 85L and 95L sizes but uses a more accessible Vacuum Sandwich construction. The Sky Style SLS uses premium Carbon PVC Sandwich construction, Carbon foil tracks and additional performance-focused reinforcement. It also extends the range down to 30L, 45L, 55L and 65L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Sky Style SLS or Trace SLS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Sky Style SLS for a more versatile mix of freestyle, jumping, freeride and wave riding. Choose the Trace SLS if advanced wave riding is your main priority and you want the narrower, more surf-specific shape with maximum turning clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Sky Style SLS or Skybrid SLS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Sky Style SLS for minimum swing weight, quick rotations, jumping, carving and a compact feel once airborne. Choose the Skybrid SLS for more glide, easier acceleration, earlier light-wind take-offs and a more forgiving mid-length platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Sky Style SLS size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not base the decision on body weight alone. We need to consider your current board, ability, foil size, wing power and local conditions. As a broad guide, 30L–55L are specialist low-volume choices for most adults, 65L is still firmly performance orientated, while 75L–95L offer progressively more support. Contact us with your setup details and we can help narrow the choice properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Sky Style SLS with a non-Duotone foil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the foil uses a compatible plate-mount system and its mast plate, mounting hardware and track position are suitable for the board's twin foil tracks. If you want us to check a particular foil system, send us the exact mast and foil model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Sky Style SLS have footstrap inserts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The board is designed for performance riding and includes footstrap insert positions, allowing riders to configure it for strapped riding when progressing into jumps and more aggressive manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Sky Style SLS come with a foil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This product is the foil board unless a particular package explicitly states otherwise. The foil, mast, wing and associated hardware should be selected separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get help matching the board to my foil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Send us your rider weight, current foil and mast, wing sizes, ability and where you normally ride. We can help determine whether the Sky Style SLS is the right board and whether your existing foil will complement the size you are considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more Duotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duotone-wing-foil\"\u003eDuotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil collection\u003c\/a\u003e, compare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wing-foil-boards\"\u003ewing foil boards\u003c\/a\u003e, or speak to The SUP Company team if you want help building a complete 2027 setup around the Sky Style SLS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Duotone Wing Foiling","offers":[{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 4'2\" × 19.25\" (30 L)","offer_id":54633451159885,"sku":"9010583326344","price":1839.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 4'5\" × 21.75\" (45 L)","offer_id":54633451192653,"sku":"9010583326290","price":1839.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 4'7\" × 22.5\" (55 L)","offer_id":54633451225421,"sku":"9010583326306","price":1879.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 4'9\" × 23.25\" (65 L)","offer_id":54633451258189,"sku":"9010583326313","price":1879.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 4'11\" × 24\" (75 L)","offer_id":54633451290957,"sku":"9010583326283","price":1879.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 5'2\" × 24.5\" (85 L)","offer_id":54633451323725,"sku":"9010583326320","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"C68:dark-grey \/ 5'4\" × 25.25\" (95 L)","offer_id":54633451356493,"sku":"9010583326337","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/duotone-sky-style-sls-2027-001.jpg?v=1788293282","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-sky-style-sls-2027","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}