{"product_id":"duotone-skybrid-d-lab-hollow-foil-board","title":"Duotone Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow Foil Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Duotone Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow is Duotone’s flagship mid-length foil board for riders who want the lightest, sharpest Skybrid feel in the latest light grey \/ lime colourway. It is built for foilers who value earlier take-offs, smoother recoveries and a more direct, low-swing-weight feel for winging, freefly and parawing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a compact wing board, the Skybrid D\/LAB gives you more glide and an easier release off the water. Compared with a full downwind shape, it is easier to live with day to day, easier to manoeuvre once flying, and less specialist. In plain English: it helps you get up earlier in marginal wind, saves more touchdowns, and still feels lively once you are on foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Sits in the Duotone Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Skybrid D\/LAB if you want the premium, ultra-light version of Duotone’s mid-length concept. It is the board for experienced riders and progressing intermediates who already understand why lower swing weight matters and want the most reactive, refined ride in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2026\"\u003eDuotone Skybrid SLS\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the same mid-length direction with more emphasis on value and a broader size spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-sky-style-2026\"\u003eDuotone Sky Style\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a shorter, more compact board for tighter turns, smaller waves and a more freestyle-led feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-downwinder-slim-d-lab-2026\"\u003eDuotone Downwinder Slim D\/LAB\u003c\/a\u003e if your priority is maximum glide, paddle speed and a more specialist open-water downwind shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-bamboo\"\u003eDuotone Skybrid Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the mid-length idea at a more accessible price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Duotone Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGets you up earlier with less drama in lighter winds thanks to the longer, narrower mid-length shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeels noticeably lighter in the air, which helps pumping, foot changes, carving and touchdown recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges the gap between a compact wing board and a true downwind board, so it works across more real-world sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes freefly and parawing use genuinely sensible, not just possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives advanced riders a more direct, precise feel without sacrificing the usable volume that makes mid-length boards so effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Rider Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165cm \/ 5'5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.5cm \/ 19.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.38kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 70kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170cm \/ 5'7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52cm \/ 20.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.56kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 80kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175cm \/ 5'9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53cm \/ 21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.72kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 90kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180cm \/ 5'11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.5cm \/ 21.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.91kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 100kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6'1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185cm \/ 6'1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56cm \/ 22\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.08kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 110kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e D\/LAB Hollow Shell Composite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoil Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual US foil tracks with long carbon tracks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted 3mm deck pad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootstrap Inserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x Duotone footstrap positions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer tolerance of approximately +\/- 6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuotone Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow foil board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted full deck pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: foil, footstraps, board bag and other accessories are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-unit-2026\"\u003eDuotone Unit 2026\u003c\/a\u003e if you want an easy, balanced freeride wing to match the board’s all-round mid-length character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foils\"\u003eBrowse foils \u0026amp; hydrofoils\u003c\/a\u003e if you are building the board into a complete setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parawings\"\u003eBrowse parawings\u003c\/a\u003e if you are buying this for freefly or bump riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-bamboo\"\u003eSkybrid Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e – the most accessible route into the Skybrid idea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2026\"\u003eSkybrid SLS\u003c\/a\u003e – the sweet spot for many riders who want premium performance without going all the way to D\/LAB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-sky-style-2026\"\u003eSky Style\u003c\/a\u003e – shorter, more compact and more playful once up on foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-downwinder-slim-d-lab-2026\"\u003eDownwinder Slim D\/LAB\u003c\/a\u003e – maximum glide and the most specialist performance direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Reading \u0026amp; Buying Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-rise-of-the-midlength-why-it-s-possibly-the-only-foil-board-you-need\"\u003eThe Rise of the Midlength: why this board style works so well\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/duotone-foil-boards-2026-what-s-what-what-works-best-and-for-who\"\u003eDuotone foil boards explained: Sky Style vs Skybrid vs Downwinder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-foil-board-buying-guide-navigating-the-2026-landscape\"\u003eThe Ultimate Foil Board Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/duotone-foils-explained-how-to-choose-wings-masts-fuselages\"\u003eDuotone foils explained: how to choose wings, masts and fuselages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Duotone Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best for progressing intermediate to advanced riders who want a premium mid-length board with the lightest, most direct feel Duotone offer in this category. It makes most sense for light-wind winging, freeride, freefly and parawing use, especially if you already know you prefer efficient take-offs and calmer touchdowns over a very short board feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Skybrid D\/LAB Hollow a good first wing foil board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most riders, no. This is a high-end performance board and it suits people who are already getting onto foil, or who understand what they want from a premium mid-length shape. If you are buying your first proper wing board, a more forgiving option in the Duotone range is usually the better starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Skybrid D\/LAB or the Skybrid SLS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Skybrid D\/LAB if your priority is the lightest swing weight, the sharpest response and the most premium ride feel. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2026\"\u003eSkybrid SLS\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the same general mid-length direction with a lower price and a slightly more pragmatic performance-to-cost balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Skybrid D\/LAB or the Sky Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Skybrid D\/LAB if you want more glide, earlier release and a board that is happier in marginal wind and messy water. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-sky-style-2026\"\u003eSky Style\u003c\/a\u003e if you are already up and flying consistently and want something shorter, tighter and more playful for carving, waves and freestyle progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size Skybrid D\/LAB should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rough guide, the 5'5 suits lighter or more advanced riders under 70kg, the 5'7 suits riders under 80kg, the 5'9 suits riders under 90kg, the 5'11 suits riders under 100kg, and the 6'1 suits riders under 110kg. Your ideal size still depends on ability, foil choice, local conditions and whether you want maximum support or a more lively feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I choose a mid-length board like this over a shorter wing board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it gives you more glide and an easier release off the water. In real sessions that usually means earlier take-offs, less work getting onto foil and more forgiving recoveries when you touch down. That is exactly why boards like the Skybrid have become so popular for UK freeride and lighter-wind conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Skybrid D\/LAB work for parawing or foil assist use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is one of the reasons the shape makes so much sense. The extra glide and efficient release suit both freefly\/parawing use and assist-driven foiling far better than many short, stubby boards. If that is your direction, it is also worth looking at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parawings\"\u003eparawings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foils\"\u003efoil collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider mid-length board guides linked above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Duotone Wing Foiling","offers":[{"title":"5'5 \/ 60L","offer_id":53732860559693,"sku":"42270-3615","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5'7 \/ 70L","offer_id":53732860592461,"sku":"42270-3615","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5'9 \/ 80L","offer_id":53732860625229,"sku":"42270-3615","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5'11 \/ 90L","offer_id":53732860657997,"sku":"42270-3615","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6'1 \/ 100L","offer_id":53732860690765,"sku":"42270-3615","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/duotone-skybrid-dlab-hollow-foil-board-9010583304458-001.webp?v=1776352029","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-skybrid-d-lab-hollow-foil-board","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}