{"product_id":"duotone-skybrid-sls-2026-45l","title":"Duotone Skybrid SLS 45L - 2026 - Ex Demo","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duotone Skybrid SLS 45L 2026 Ex Demo with Footstraps\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-performance mid-length foil board for experienced riders who want the efficiency and early release of a longer, narrower shape without moving to a full downwind board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e5'2\" x 18\" and 45 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the smallest Skybrid SLS in Duotone's 2026 range. It combines impressive glide for its size with a compact feel once airborne, making it particularly interesting for lighter riders, advanced wing foilers looking for a low-volume board, and riders using modern efficient foils or foil-assist systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board has been part of our demo fleet and is supplied with \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone footstraps included\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an ex-demo board it may show light cosmetic signs associated with rigging, transport and use, which is reflected in the reduced price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the 45L Skybrid SLS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact mid-length shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – more glide and easier acceleration than a conventional short 45L wing board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026 refined outline\u003c\/strong\u003e – longer and narrower for improved efficiency and earlier lift onto foil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 18\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e – reduces drag through the water and gives a very direct, performance-focused feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew diamond tail\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed to improve release while increasing clearance during turns and touchdowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed deck\u003c\/strong\u003e – places your feet closer to the foil for improved connection and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSLS carbon construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Biax Carbon PVC Sandwich construction keeps weight down while retaining stiffness and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended carbon foil tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives plenty of scope for tuning mast position to different foils and riding styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootstraps included\u003c\/strong\u003e – particularly useful for riders wanting greater board control, jumping or a more locked-in stance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuotone Skybrid SLS 45L 2026 specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'2\" \/ 157cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\" \/ 46cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3\" \/ 8.4cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.62kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLS Biax Carbon PVC Sandwich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoil fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x US foil tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended rider weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 55kg as a conventionally buoyant setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootstrap options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 strap positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootstraps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded with this ex-demo board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx Demo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBoard weights are manufacturer figures and can vary slightly between individual boards.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho does the 45L Skybrid SLS suit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e45L is very much the performance end of the Skybrid range\u003c\/strong\u003e. Duotone recommends it for riders below approximately 55kg when used as a normally buoyant board, but experienced heavier riders can deliberately choose it as a lower-volume or sinker-style setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a skilled rider, the advantage is that you get a board with enough length to generate glide and accelerate efficiently while still having very little board underneath you once flying. That makes it particularly appealing for powered winging, wave riding, freefly sessions and riders who dislike the swing weight of larger-volume mid-length boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the Skybrid concept but need something genuinely stable for standing, starting and slogging home when the wind disappears, we would strongly recommend looking at the larger sizes in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2026\"\u003eDuotone Skybrid SLS 2026 range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a mid-length rather than a conventional short foil board?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra waterline length allows the Skybrid to build speed before the foil is flying. In practical terms, that means less dependence on brute-force wing pumping and less resistance from the board as you accelerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2026 Duotone has pushed that concept further with a slightly longer and narrower outline. The result is improved glide and take-off efficiency, while the diamond tail and increased rail bevels help prevent the additional length from making the board feel cumbersome once you are carving or touching down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45L is where that combination becomes especially interesting: it has the waterline of a much larger conventional foil board but only \u003cstrong\u003e45 litres of volume and an 18\" width\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecessed deck and direct foil control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recessed standing area reduces the distance between your feet and the foil. This sounds like a small design detail, but on a narrow performance board it makes a noticeable difference to how directly you can control roll, pitch and carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended carbon US tracks also give plenty of fore-and-aft adjustment, which is useful when matching the board to different foil systems or changing between wing, foil-assist and other foiling disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFootstraps included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Skybrid SLS boards are designed with multiple strap options, but straps are not necessarily supplied as standard. \u003cstrong\u003eThis particular ex-demo 45L board is supplied with Duotone footstraps\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding useful value to the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraps make particular sense on the 45L for riders who want better control through powered turns, easier board recovery after touchdowns or a secure connection for jumping. The board can of course also be ridden strapless if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWing, parawing or foil assist?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Skybrid SLS's strengths is that it does not lock you into a single type of foiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing foiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent for riders wanting efficient take-offs with a much smaller board beneath their feet once airborne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreefly and waves:\u003c\/strong\u003e the narrow outline, low swing weight and improved rail clearance work well when the wing is flagged and the foil is doing the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParawing:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful where the additional glide of a mid-length helps generate foil speed with less available power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoil assist:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly interesting with systems such as Foil Drive or Duotone Foil Assist, where the efficient hull helps reduce the energy needed to reach take-off speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProne foiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e the smaller Skybrid sizes can also appeal to experienced riders wanting an efficient alternative to a conventional prone board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foil-boards\"\u003efoil board collection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duotone-wing-foil\"\u003eDuotone Wing \u0026amp; Foil range\u003c\/a\u003e if you are comparing different board styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkybrid SLS or Paradox SLS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSkybrid SLS is the more accessible and versatile choice\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has greater stability, good control at speed and the ability to use both front and rear footstraps, making it particularly well suited to wing foiling and riders crossing between several foil disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDuotone Paradox SLS\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the mid-length idea further towards parawing and freeflight performance. Its lower rocker and more reduced bottom area prioritise pumping and extremely early release, but it is a more specialist shape and demands more from the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf wing foiling remains a major part of what you do, we would generally steer more riders towards the Skybrid. If your priority is parawing downwind riding and pumping efficiency above everything else, the Paradox becomes the more specialist option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuotone Skybrid SLS 5'2\" 45L – 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuotone footstraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoil, mast, wing and other accessories are not included unless specifically shown or stated elsewhere on the product listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"supco-video-review\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"watch-video\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 120px;\"\u003eWatch our Skybrid overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our Duotone Skybrid overview with Nik Baker for a clearer explanation of the mid-length concept, where the Skybrid fits within the Duotone board range and why this style of board has become so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A43KdAu1A-A\" title=\"The SUP Company Duotone Skybrid overview with Nik Baker\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry foil equipment at Lymington\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering a Skybrid, changing board volume or moving to a mid-length setup, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/try-it-now-at-the-sup-co-x-lymington\"\u003eLymington Try It Now service\u003c\/a\u003e gives genuine purchase customers the opportunity to test selected wing, foil and foil-assist equipment in real conditions, subject to suitability and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are upgrading from existing equipment, you can also find details of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sup-part-exchange\"\u003eSUP, wing and foil part-exchange service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre footstraps included with this Skybrid SLS 45L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This particular ex-demo board is supplied with Duotone footstraps included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 45L Skybrid suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most riders, no. At 45 litres and only 18\" wide, this is a low-volume performance board. A beginner will normally progress significantly faster on a larger Skybrid or conventional wing board with sufficient volume to comfortably support their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan someone over 55kg ride the 45L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but it becomes an advanced low-volume setup rather than a board that will float you comfortably while stationary. Experienced riders often deliberately ride boards well below their body weight, but reliable starts and the ability to manage the board when not foiling become increasingly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Skybrid only 18 inches wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow width reduces wetted surface and resistance as the board accelerates. Combined with its 5'2\" length, this allows the board to generate speed efficiently before take-off rather than relying entirely on width and volume for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Skybrid SLS with Foil Drive or foil assist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Foil assist is one of the intended uses of the Skybrid SLS. Its efficient mid-length hull helps the board accelerate with relatively little resistance, while the extended US foil tracks provide useful scope for balancing different foil and assist configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Skybrid SLS be jumped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike some more specialist parawing-focused mid-length boards, the Skybrid is designed to work with front and rear footstraps and is suitable for riders who still want to jump and ride powered with the wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ex Demo mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board has been used as part of our demo equipment rather than being factory-new. It may therefore show light cosmetic marks from normal rigging, transport and on-water use. The ex-demo condition is reflected in the reduced selling price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Duotone Wing Foiling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436929536333,"sku":null,"price":1129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/IMG_5920.heic?v=1785501613","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/duotone-skybrid-sls-2026-45l","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}