Duotone Eagle SLS 2024

Maintaining your windsurf board

Rinsing: Always rinse the board with fresh water after using it in salt water. Salt residue gradually damages the grip, fin box and plugs, so a thorough rinse significantly extends the board’s lifespan.

Drying: Let the board dry completely in the shade before putting it away. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight for extended periods - UV rays damage the shell, pads and foot straps.

Storage: Store the board flat or standing on its flat side, somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Avoid leaving it in a closed car trunk on hot days, as high temperatures can damage the sandwich construction. Use a board bag for transport and storage.

Transport: Always secure the straps and fin correctly, and protect the board from impacts and punctures during transport. Remove the fin for longer journeys so it doesn’t put strain on the fin box.

General inspection: Regularly check the fin box, foot straps, plugs and seams for wear. Repair minor damage to the shell promptly to prevent water damage to the core.

Who is the Duotone Eagle SLS 2024 suitable for?

The board is made for the intermediate windsurfer who can hold their ground upwind and now wants to experience planing - while also wanting a board that can keep up all the way to freerace blasting and laydown jibes.

Why does the Eagle plane so early?

The slightly longer, less curved outline provides more volume and prevents the board from turning upwind on its own. This makes the Eagle plane almost automatically - passively and with less effort.

What does the SLS construction mean?

SLS is Duotone's premium sandwich construction, offering low weight and high durability - the best balance between the two in its class.

Why is the board easy to jibe?

The maneuver-oriented, thin rail requires less pressure to initiate a turn. This makes jibing easier and more predictable - both for beginners learning to jibe and for experienced riders practicing laydown jibes.

How does the board handle chop?

The long, gently curved outline prevents the board from bouncing around, even in rough chop where boards with a pronounced curve can become unstable. This gives you a wide wind range and good control in challenging conditions.

What's the difference between the Eagle and the Blast?

The Eagle is all about early planing and easy jibing, while the Blast is the performance machine for you if you already sail comfortably in the footstraps and want maximum speed. The Eagle also feels almost like a longer version of the Blast, since they share a very similar scoop-rocker line.

What's the best way to care for the board?

Rinse it with fresh water after use, let it dry in the shade, and store it in a cool place out of direct sunlight. A board bag is recommended for transport.