Duotone Skate SLS 2024

Maintenance of your windsurf board

Rinsing: Rinse the board with fresh water after every session, especially after using it in salt water. Remove dirt, sand, and salt residue from the deck, bottom, and fin box with a soft cloth or sponge.

Drying: Let the board dry completely in the shade before putting it away. Avoid direct sunlight while drying and storing it, as UV rays can degrade both the material and the graphics over time.

Storage: Store the board lying flat or standing on a flat surface in a cool, dry room - never in a hot car trunk or in direct sunlight. Use a padded board bag for transport and storage to protect it from bumps and scratches.

General care: Regularly check the fin, fin box, and footstrap inserts for wear or looseness. Do not tighten the screws more than necessary, and repair minor damage to the sandwich construction as soon as possible to prevent water from entering the core.

What is the Duotone Skate SLS 2024?

It’s a competition and freestyle windsurf board from Duotone that has won more freestyle titles than any other board since 2001. It’s built for radical spins, tricks, and maximum pop.

What sizes is the Skate SLS available in?

The board comes in four sizes: 85, 91, 99, and 108 liters, so you can choose the volume based on your weight, sail, and conditions at your spot.

Who is this board for?

The Skate SLS is aimed at freestylers who want to take their sailing to the next level, from ambitious freestyle riders to competitive sailors looking for a board without compromise.

What does SLS mean in the name?

SLS stands for STRONG-LIGHT-SUPERIOR and refers to Duotone’s Premium Sandwich Technology, a semi-custom construction with 50 individual parts that is their lightest and highest-performing.

Can I use the Skate SLS with foil?

Yes, the board has a foil-approved Power Box that offers maximum durability as well as the option to use foil in the future.

Which fin fits this board?

The board uses a Power Box fin box, so you’ll need to choose a freestyle fin with a Power Box system that matches your size and setup.

Why is the design so compact?

The short, compact design with a flat nose and full tail makes the board extremely responsive, gives you maximum pop for rotations, and makes it easy to land tricks with full control.

How do I best take care of the board?

Rinse it with fresh water after use, let it dry in the shade, and store it in a padded board bag away from direct sunlight to protect both the material and finish.