Duotone 2027 foil range: our presentation videos with Erwan Bordier

Erwan Bordier from Duotone stopped by the shop to give us an exclusive look at the 2027 collection. Oscar and Kevin, who ride these products every day, then took over to showcase their favorites. We've compiled all the videos from this series, product by product, right here. The 2027 range is hitting our shelves. It features new wing foil boards and wings.

Key Features

• These videos were filmed right in the shop. They feature the product expert instead of a voiceover.
• Erwan Bordier from Duotone introduces the Unit SLS and the Trace SLS.
• Oscar introduces the Sky Style SLS, the Pop D/LAB, and the Mast SLS 2.0, and demonstrates how to assemble the boom on the 2027 Unit. Kevin presents the Skybrid D/LAB and the Glide 3.0 D/LAB.
• Each section links directly to the product page. You'll find all the complete specifications, sizes, and prices there, not here.

Why we film with the brand, rather than just using a catalog

A product description tells you what the equipment does. It doesn't explain why it was designed that way. Erwan Bordier works at Duotone; he understands the shapers' intentions behind every profile or construction change, and he articulates it better than we can. For products we use every day, we switch it up: Oscar and Kevin step in front of the camera to discuss real-world usage, not just technical specifications.

The format is straightforward. One camera, one product, a few minutes. No unnecessary cutaways, no exaggerated claims. Anything the video doesn't show, the product sheet provides.

The series videos

Duotone Unit SLS 2027, presented by Erwan Bordier

The Unit SLS sees significant evolution for 2027. Erwan describes a more compact wing with power distributed more evenly across the entire wingspan. Duotone's goal was to maintain the Unit's fast and responsive character while improving handling.

He details the more homogeneous power distribution, the profile's hold, the PentaTX construction with a central Aluula Gold reinforcement, and an elongated central handle that allows for varied grips. He describes it as comfortable for both surfing and freeflying.

Erwan Bordier presents the Unit SLS 2027 in the shop.

Erwan also demonstrated the folding technique. This crucial step determines the lifespan of your wing, and the method remains consistent year after year.

Erwan Bordier demonstrates how to fold the Unit SLS 2027 wing.

Duotone Unit SLS 2027 product sheet. For the previous generation, we published a complete test of the 2026 Unit, which is still relevant for understanding the family.

Assembling the boom on the Duotone Unit 2027: Oscar's advice

The 2027 Duotone Unit has a unique feature when it comes to assembling the boom, which is the wing's wishbone. Oscar shows you the two key steps to know before your first session.

The first step is the most important: always assemble the boom with the wing inflated. Clip it in at the front and back, then screw it in to ensure it's properly seated in the insert. If the wing is deflated, one clip will fit, but the second will be too far away. Forcing it will damage the inserts. This isn't a manufacturing defect; the strut only takes its proper shape once inflated. This is Duotone's recommendation.

The second step is about the order of operations: screw in the small masking caps before attaching the boom. Once the boom is fixed, the Torx key won't fit anymore.

Oscar assembles the boom on a Duotone Unit 2027.

Duotone Unit 2027 product sheet

Duotone Trace SLS 2027, Oscar hosts Erwan Bordier.

The Trace SLS fills a gap in the Duotone board range. Erwan positions it between the Skybrid and the Sky Style, designed for a broad range of riding styles: wave riding without compromising freestyle performance.

He highlights several key features on the board: a deck that remains wide enough for easy mounting, a narrower hull shape for enhanced glide, a double concave for superior control, and very soft rails that cut through chop and waves more effectively. This playful shape is built for both surfing and jumping.

Oscar and Erwan Bordier introduce the Trace SLS 2027.

Duotone Trace SLS 2027 product sheet

Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027, presented by Oscar.

The Sky Style remains the freestyle board in the range, and Oscar provides a full overview. The shape is more compact to accelerate rotations. It features a new tail cut-out that provides clearance when edging.

He emphasizes two key aspects: the carbon construction is light and responsive underfoot. The reinforced areas absorb hard landings. The pop is crisp. It delivers exactly what riders expect.

Oscar presents the Sky Style SLS 2027.

Duotone Sky Style SLS 2027 product sheet. We previously tested the Sky Style SLS 2025 if you want to see the starting point of this shape.

Duotone Skybrid D/LAB 2027, presented by Kevin.

This is the most technical video in the series, and for good reason: the Skybrid D/LAB introduces Duotone's hollow construction, with no foam inside. Kevin discusses this at the shop, explaining how an empty board can achieve such stiffness.

The design principle is simple: two monocoque shells, the deck and the hull shape, are connected by carbon stringers that provide all the stiffness. Underneath the board, you'll find carbon US rails and lateral connections between the two shells. The 2027 shape features a chined hull, with a completely redesigned hull shape compared to the 2026 model. You'll also find this new hull shape on the Skybrid SLS 2027.

A detail that significantly changes the ride feel: the pad thickness has been reduced from 5 mm to 3 mm. This results in a firmer feel underfoot, more direct mast feedback, and less comfort for sensitive feet. It's a deliberate design choice, not an oversight.

A crucial usage tip: manage a hollow board like a catamaran hull. Close the drain plug before your session, then open it upon return to release pressure.

Five sizes are available, ranging from 5'5-inch at 60 liters to 6'1-inch at 100 liters, with weights from 3.38 to 4.08 kg.

Kevin introduces the 2027 Skybrid D/LAB and its hollow construction.

Duotone Skybrid D/LAB 2027 product sheet. Our Skybrid SLS test remains the benchmark for the board's program, and the Skybrid can also be set up with foil assist.

Duotone Pop D/LAB 2027, presented by Oscar.

Shifting gears, we move to foil components. The Pop D/LAB is the Front Wing Duotone designed for freestyle, marking a clear return to the thick chord profiles of earlier models. Oscar explains who this Front Wing is for.

He highlights several key attributes: abundant pop, with the board launching cleanly at initiation. The glide remains stable even as speed increases. The profile is easy to unlock in maneuvers despite its generous chord. Most importantly, on landing, its wingspan doesn't carry you away; it returns squarely under your feet. This foil behaves like a kite foil, explaining its excellent performance in both kite foil and freestyle wing.

It features D/LAB prepreg carbon, an elongated central chord outline, an increased section fuselage, and a 3BS+ connection. Two surfaces are available at launch, 650 and 800 cm², with a 500 cm² model announced for later. The screw set is included. Available early autumn.

Oscar presents the Pop D/LAB 2027.

Duotone Pop D/LAB 2027 product sheet

Duotone Glide 3.0 D/LAB 2027, presented by Kevin

This is the big Duotone foil novelty for this autumn. Kevin has tested it extensively for winging, parawing, and foil assist. His summary is simple: it offers more glide than the 2.0 version, all without sacrificing mobility.

The profile is completely redesigned. The aspect ratio is increased, which provides more projection and glide. The tips are upturned to keep the wing mobile despite this. The chord and thickness are designed for pop, so the foil takes off early. Compared to the Crest, which remains the most versatile wing in the range, the Glide 3.0 offers superior glide.

Choose the size based on your riding style. Smaller sizes are perfect for catching small bumps and waves in surf foil. Larger sizes excel for dock starts. In between, for both winging and parawing, it's an easy foil that glides and turns exceptionally well. It mounts with the Monobloc Tail H D/LAB, in either 130 or 150.

Five sizes are available: 600, 700, 825, 950, and 1100 cm². It's also available in SLS. This allows you to keep your aluminum fuselage and only change the Front Wing.

Kevin presents the Glide 3.0 D/LAB 2027.

Duotone Glide 3.0 D/LAB 2027 product sheet

Duotone Mast SLS 2.0 2027, presented by Oscar.

This is Duotone's entry point into carbon, and the innovation isn't where you might expect it. The SLS 2.0 mast features the molded top plate found on D/LAB masts: the mast and top plate are a single piece, a design consistent with D/LABs for the past two years. Oscar explains the improved glide compared to the older glued top plates of previous generations.

A second key feature is a fourth screw insert, with a dedicated hole for the stabilizer screw of large stabs. This reduces stress on both the stabs and D/LAB Front Wings. The carbon profile has a chord between 15.5 and 18 cm, depending on the mast section. A 3BS+ insert and 3BS screw set are included, with three M8 x 50 TX 45 screws.

Choose from three lengths: 76, 84, or 92 cm. This mast is compatible with the Glide SLS, Glide, and Crest D/LAB. Available this autumn.

Oscar introduces the 2027 SLS 2.0 mast, featuring its molded top plate.

Duotone Mast SLS 2.0 2027 Product Sheet

Consider this

• This page offers a series of presentations, not product tests. Erwan Bordier speaks for Duotone, while Oscar and Kevin share their personal experiences with the gear. These aren't long-term trials, so we don't assign scores.
• The Pop D/LAB and the SLS 2.0 mast are set to arrive this autumn. Both come complete with their screw set.
• The hollow Skybrid D/LAB introduces a new routine: managing the drainage plug. This isn't just about comfort; it's essential for proper care.
• The 3 mm pad on the Skybrid D/LAB is firmer. If you have sensitive feet or enjoy extended sessions, we recommend trying it out before you buy.

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Also worth a read

• Duotone Unit 2026 wing test
• Duotone Skybrid SLS wing foil board: test and review
• Duotone Sky Style SLS 2025: test and review

Content from presentations filmed at GlissEvolution since September 2026 with Erwan Bordier (Duotone), Oscar, and Kevin. Sizes, weights, and surfaces were noted from our catalog and official Duotone datasheets on September 9, 2026, and from our catalog on October 8, 2026, for the Glide 3.0 D/LAB.