Duotone Falcon_Fin SLS 2026 – Freerace Meets Real-World Control
Launch date: 22 October 2025 · 14:00 CET
The Duotone Falcon_Fin SLS 2026 is the ultimate freerace–slalom board for riders who want World Cup performance without the full D/LAB price tag. Built using Duotone’s advanced Full Custom SLS construction, it delivers much of the control, acceleration, and top speed of the Falcon D/LAB, but in a smoother, more forgiving package that’s easier to handle in real-world conditions.
Designed for UK-style waters, chop, and gusty conditions, the Falcon_Fin SLS blends race-winning shapes with freeride comfort. The result is a fast, balanced board that rewards confident riders without punishing those who are still pushing their limits.
Quick facts:
Discipline: Freerace / Slalom
Sizes: 98 · 111 · 118 · 129 · 139
Launch: 22 October 2025
Falcon_Fin SLS in a nutshell
The 2026 Falcon_Fin SLS takes proven World Cup shapes and refines them for a more accessible feel. A new rail shape, with the apex moved forward of the front straps, smooths out the ride while maintaining explosive acceleration. A slightly shorter length reduces nose lift, helping you stay trimmed and in control at top speeds.
Using S-GLASS+ instead of full carbon layers, Duotone’s SLS technology makes the board more forgiving in rough water without losing stiffness or response. It’s a construction that brings race-level performance to riders who want a smoother, easier experience.
Construction – Full Custom SLS Technology
Each Falcon_Fin SLS is built using Duotone’s Full Custom CNC process, ensuring absolute precision and the best possible strength-to-weight ratio. Unlike traditional moulded boards, every EPS foam core is individually CNC-milled, then vacuum-bagged top and bottom for consistent stiffness and durability.
- S-GLASS+ layers replace full carbon for smoother ride quality and better impact resistance.
- Single Process Technology – each construction step is separated for maximum precision.
- Discipline-specific layups – stiffness and flex tuned individually for each board size.
The result? A board that’s lighter than most semi-custom designs yet strong enough for daily, high-performance use — always following Duotone’s core philosophy: “Light Done Right.”
Shape and Design
- Deck Shape: Flatter deck for a comfortable stance and more control in jibes. The recessed mast track lowers the rig connection for improved aerodynamics and a “closed gap” setup.
- Outline: Range-specific aspect ratios – smaller boards feature higher ratios for control and top speed, while larger sizes prioritise acceleration in lighter winds.
- Bottom Shape: A Flying V-shape through the nose and tail improves lift and looseness, while 2-step cut-outs reduce wetted surface for higher efficiency and speed.
- Rail Shape: The raised apex in front of the straps increases smoothness and control, while harder rails underfoot maximise power transfer to the fin.
Performance and Feel
The Falcon_Fin SLS is all about control translating into speed. Its advanced outline, rail, and rocker designs — developed over decades of racing experience — deliver explosive acceleration, predictable handling, and unmatched comfort at high speeds.
It doesn’t just perform in perfect flat-water slalom conditions; it shines when things get messy, giving freerace riders the confidence to push harder, jibe smoother, and go faster.
Hardware and Details
- Duotone Pro Pads with toe wedges for better pressure control and reduced fatigue.
- Duotone Premium Straps 2.0 with measurement markings for quick setup and consistent fit.
- Board-specific strap plugs – double-screw system on race sizes for maximum connection, single-screw on others for comfort and flex.
Every small detail, from strap placement to pad grip, has been optimised to make the Falcon_Fin SLS feel intuitive, comfortable, and built to last.
Why choose the Falcon_Fin SLS?
- Real-world freerace performance derived from the Falcon D/LAB.
- Lighter, smoother, and easier to sail than a full-carbon race board.
- Proven shapes engineered through AI-driven design and decades of testing.
- Ideal for UK riders seeking comfort, control, and serious speed.
Order today from Worthing Watersports – the UK’s Duotone specialist store.

