Rider: 92 kg · Conditions: south coast swell & inland flat water · Quiver used: Glide 1350/1100/900, Carve 950
After 15 sessions, Mike D sums up the Duotone Crest D/LAB 1050 as “a lot more fun to sail”. Compared to the Glide 2.0 and Carve, the Crest feels looser, more manoeuvrable and boasts a noticeably lower stall speed, making it easier to catch slow swell and stay flying through choppy tacks and gybes.
What Mike noticed most
- Loose & Manoeuvrable: More playful than Glide 2.0; easier to throw around but still planted.
- Lower Stall Speed: Helps with slow swell, choppy transitions and staying on foil longer.
- Easy Pumping: Especially effective when pumping at an angle; extends flights between bumps.
- Speed & Glide: Not quite as fast or “endless” as Glide 2.0, but gains in fun and usability outweigh the trade-off.
- Stabilisers Tested: Started PX175/43 fuse, then preferred Monobloc 160S / 160PX for extra speed and glide.
Size Guidance from Mike (92 kg)
The 1050 covered ~90% of his sailing conditions. He kept a Glide 1350 for ultra-light days and a Carve 950 for bigger waves — a neat three-foil quiver that covers everything from drifters to punchy surf.
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Verdict
The Crest 1050 lands squarely between the Glide and Carve: easier and more forgiving than the Carve in slow manoeuvres, and more lively and compact than a big Glide. If you’re chasing a one-foil solution for mixed UK conditions, this is an excellent call.
“Thanks to Sam and the team — super helpful choosing the right size.” — Mike D (★★★★★)