Duotone Skybrid D/LAB 2027

Duotone Skybrid D/LAB 2027

The Skybrid D/LAB is Duotone’s most advanced foil board — a full rethink of the foil board construction from the inside out. Where the SLS model uses a solid foam core with carbon reinforcement, the D/LAB takes a fundamentally different approach: a Hollow Shell Composite construction that eliminates internal foam mass entirely, reducing overall weight by more than 2kg and lowering swing weight to a level that transforms how the board feels in the air and on the foil.

The shape itself is precision-engineered for versatility across conditions and disciplines. The narrowed bottom surface with increased rail bevels reduces drag at takeoff and improves transition feel. The wider deck in the tail section creates a stable platform for offset stance when riding strapless, while the diamond tail and pulled-in bottom deliver clean release and agility when pushing speed in straps. Extended Long Carbon tracks give broad foil trimming options, and the grippy 3mm deck pad locks in foot placement without foot straps if preferred. Whether you are riding kite, wing, or Parawing, in lightwind freeride or overpowered freefly conditions, the Skybrid D/LAB is built to perform.

Key Features

• Hollow Shell Composite Construction — Eliminates the foam core entirely; saves over 2kg vs. the SLS model and produces the lowest swing weight in the Duotone foil board range
• Reduced Bottom Surface — Narrower outline with increased rail bevels for earlier takeoff, cleaner transitions, and improved pump-ability in marginal conditions
• Offset Stance Platform — Wider tail deck allows progressive, controlled turns when riding strapless with a parawing or wing
• Diamond Tail — Pairs with the wider tail deck for precise directional control and clean water release at speed
• Long Carbon Tracks — Extended US Foil Track system supports a wide range of foil positioning for fine-tuned trim and balance
• 3mm Grippy Deck Pad — Full-coverage textured pad provides direct foot feel in or out of straps
• Enlarged Air Vent & Drain Plug — Facilitates board decompression and draining after use
• Strapless or Strapped — Shape optimised for both riding modes; includes 3x Duotone Footstrap inserts

Specifications

Construction

The Hollow Shell Composite construction is the defining feature of the D/LAB designation. By replacing the conventional foam blank with an internal hollow shell, Duotone removes the single largest source of mass in a foil board without compromising torsional or longitudinal stiffness. The outer shell is a full carbon laminate, providing the rigidity required for direct foil response and precise edge control. The result is a board that feels closer to a prone foilboard in its responsiveness — fast to accelerate, immediate to pump, and highly readable through the feet — while retaining the volume and buoyancy needed for water starts and lightwind conditions.

Why We Recommend It

The D/LAB is for the foiler who wants the best equipment available, full stop. The weight reduction over the SLS is immediately noticeable — especially on pump-through, in the air, and on touch-down. If you are foiling regularly across kite, wing, and downwind disciplines and want a board that responds like it reads your mind, this is it. The versatility of the shape across strapless and strapped riding makes it one of the most capable single boards on the market at any price point.