Duotone Blast SLS 2024

Maintaining your windsurf board

Freshwater rinse: Rinse the board with fresh water after every session, especially after sailing in salt water, to remove salt and dirt from the deck, fin box, and foot straps.

Drying: Let the board dry completely in the shade before putting it away. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight for long periods, as UV rays can damage both the material and the graphics.

Storage: Store the board flat or upright on its wide edge in a cool, dry place - preferably in a board bag. Avoid leaving it in a closed car or other places with extreme heat, as the pressure and temperature can damage the sandwich construction.

Transport: Always use protective bags when transporting the board, and tighten the straps securely but not too much, so the board is not put under pressure.

Check: Regularly inspect the fin, fin box, foot straps, and valve locks for wear, and screw/tighten as needed. Minor damage to the paint should be repaired quickly to prevent water from entering the core.

Who is the Duotone Blast SLS 2024 for?

The board is for freeride and freerace sailors who are already comfortable in the footstraps - from those making their first power jibes to those who want to be the fastest on the spot.

What sizes is the board available in?

The Blast SLS 2024 comes in four volumes: 100, 117, 132, and 145 liters, so you can choose a board to suit your weight, sail, and typical conditions.

What does the SLS construction mean?

SLS stands for Strong Light Superior and is Duotone's premium board construction, making the board significantly lighter and stronger than standard epoxy sandwich construction.

Can the board be used with foil?

Yes, the Blast SLS 2024 is equipped with a foil-compatible fin box, so you can also explore foil sailing with the board.

What makes the Blast especially easy to jibe?

The combination of thin rails and a wide outline makes the board aggressive to turn for advanced sailors, yet easy and smooth for less experienced sailors.

Which sail suits the board?

The Blast is designed as a freeride/freerace board and works with everything from large freeride sails to smaller freerace sails - choose the sail size based on the board's volume and your conditions.

How can I best care for the board?

Rinse it with fresh water after use, let it dry in the shade, and store it somewhere cool in a board bag - avoid prolonged direct sunlight and extreme heat.