Wingfoiling is a new & rapidly growing sport. Mixing a range of skills, the learning process is quick & fun, most importantly, highly rewarding. Groundswell has been into wingfoiling since before it was called wingfoiling.
Al Getting airtime at Lake Clearwater
The crew at Groundswell are addicted, and are super keen to show anyone how to get involved.
The first step is to simplify the gargon & get you winging, then introduce the foil. Job done !
When it comes to getting equipment, Groundswell only recommends what works for the customer, not what is “cool”.
Wingfoiling is a new & rapidly growing sport. Mixing a range of skills, the learning process is quick & fun, most importantly, highly rewarding. Groundswell has been into wingfoiling since before it was called wingfoiling.
The crew at Groundswell are addicted, and are super keen to show anyone how to get involved.
Al Getting airtime at Lake Clearwater
The crew at Groundswell are addicted, and are super keen to show anyone how to get involved.
The first step is to simplify the gargon & get you winging, then introduce the foil. Job done !
When it comes to getting equipment, Groundswell only recommends what works for the customer, not what is “cool”.
Groundswell are Nz's official supplier of :
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Duotone wings & accessories
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Fanatic foils & boards
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Cabrinha wings, foils & boards
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Jp-Australia boards
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as well as suppliers of , Ion, NSP foiling products, Ocean & Earth, Picture,
Duotone created the original wing on the market.
Duotone has released a series of wings to keep up with the developing riders, ECHO, the UNIT, SLICK, Units.
Now Duotone have come with more great products –
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THE SLICK SLS.. & D/Lab.( due May 2023, taking orders)
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The Unit V3.
A NEW FOIL WING FROM DUOTONE FOR 2023- THE SLICK SLS…. its a Slick, now lighter, stiffer, faster….
SO WHAT’S NEW with the SLS
Light and rigid SLS construction with Penta TX frame and strut.
Adds to performance:
+ More ridged frame
+ More canopy tension and better leech
+ Reinforced LE bladder
+ Half the pack size compared to previous wings
+ New sizes
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
+ Easy handling and intuitive hand positioning due to boom
+ Made for powered and fast riding
+ High performance in light wind, waves and freestyle
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- + Mini Boom on center strut (choose between Silver, Platinum or new Platinum SLS)
- + Light and rigid SLS construction with Penta TX frame and strut
- + Tight canopy tension and finely tuned outline
- + Segmented front tube for a rigid center with smooth flex behavior
- + New window layout for improved stretch behavior, weight and visibility
Wings have been around for a while, however, with the evolution of surf foiling they finally offer a totally new way to enjoy the ocean.
The original Duotone Foil Wing was in development for a couple of years, and the design team tested countless prototypes in order to create the perfect shape.
Version two – THE ECHO increased performance, stability & packed down smaller.
Version three – THE SLICK . Taking all the lessons from previous models, the changes are:
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The Slick was designed around the Mini Boom concept, this offers some unique advantages over other wings on the market.
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The new Mini Boom:
Slick Jumping on Christchurch estuary
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This system gives you all the control of a boom, along with all the benefits of a centre strut.
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You get improved control over the profile and luffing stability, plus a much more integrated connection to the wing itself through the Mini Boom.
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Mini boom – One size fits all the wings.
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Mini boom – choose between aluminium or carbon booms.
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Dihedral angles on wings are critical,the team spent a long time working out the best angle to offer the maximum stability when riding using the front handle.
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The canopy tension has been tuned to offer the maximum power with an absolute minimum of flutter.
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The window shape has also been refined to provide unrivalled visibility without making it larger than it needs to be.
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Reduced wing-span. The overall wing-span is reduced to achieve an even easier handling of the Slick.
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Better stability and upwind ability compared to previous models, the stability as well as the upwind ability are improved.
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Best of both worlds – intuitive hand positioning and neutral drift plus depower.
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Due to the intuitive hand positioning, the handling of the wing is super easy. It offers a very neutral drift and plenty of depower.
The Slick is the versatile all-rounder in the range, being the most innovative and most advanced design out there.
Who is the Slick for.
Jack getting Slick on the Estuary
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It is perfect for beginners and experts alike and is the go-to wing for most riders.
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If you want a wing that can do it all, is forgiving and easy to fly, while being packed with the latest technology and a perfect blend between simple and elaborate, the Slick is the ideal choice for you.
A wing for riding in all conditions, perfect for freeriding, light wind, waves and freestyle!
The perfect wing !
In lightwind, the stiff profile together with the battens and the draft control rope, make it easy to get going, even in the slightest breeze.
All sizes have incredible low end, especially sizes 6, 6.5 and 7 get you going in the slightest breeze.
The leading edge has been stiffened to create a more rigid framework; this improves the wings jumping abilities, but also offers more control at speed and in powered conditions.
Canopy tension has been increased, and the trailing edge/leech tension has been tuned as well.
These improvements help air flow and reduce drag, giving the wing a better wind range and making it more stable when riding waves.
The new boom utilises an oval grip, making it more comfortable in the hands, hand positioning happens naturally and intuitive, keeping you in control at all time.
The leading edge bladder has been reinforced to make it even more durable.
Finally, there are now ten sizes in the range !
2.5 /3.0/3.5 /4.0/4.5 /5.0/5.5 /6.0/6.5 /7.0
Why have a boom & centre strut?
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The innovative Mini Boom on center strut design combines the best of both worlds in one wing –
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infinite hand placement and ease of handling for all types of freeride and freestyle moves.
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This helps a lot with control and power development.
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Not having to look for handles, you can focus on your riding.
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Neutral drift and floating ability of a strut wing for effortless surfing and downwinders.
The Slick combines the positive aspects of strut wings with all the benefits a boom offers. It’s the best of both worlds.
Details of Slick
Fanatic work closely with Duotone to produce boards and foils that blend seamlessly with Duotone wings. Fanatic x Duotone = Foiling bliss.
Fanatic have a range of boards & foils that work in conjunction with Duotone wings to make your experience on the water totally rewarding.
SKY WING.
Fanatic Sky Wings models feature nine dedicated shapes, and takes efficiency to another level.
The range is split in three different directions.
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Advanced
4’6″ and 4’7″ being dedicated Prone/ Wing advanced combo boards, with low Volume, more radical bottom contours and all features needed to push the limits.
4’6″ (35l) / 4’7″ (45l) -
All round, from learning to advanced.
4’8″ to 5’8″ has its focus on the earliest take-off possible with minimal board size. The glide allowed to pull in tail and nose outline slightly to reduce catching in turns and on the wave. The clean approach with plenty of volume under your feet make for an uninterrupted touch- down, which helps learners and hardcore freestylers alike.
4’8″ (60l) / 5’0″ (75l) / 5’2″ (85l) / 5’4″ (95l) / 5’6″ (105l) / 5’8″ (125l)
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Learning to cruising.
The 6’3″ is dedicated for everyone getting into Wing Foiling. The extra length and heaps of volume turns you into an addicted winger in no time ! 6’3″ (140l) 
SKY STYLE – TEAM EDITION
The Sky Style, available in four sizes from 55l to 85l, for Wing Foilers with intermediate to advanced level looking to step up their game in surf and freestyle
4’7″ (55l) / 4’9″ (65l) / 4’11” (75l) / 5’1″ (85l)
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Designed to maximize stability when starting and landing tricks, as well as improving turns, reactivity and take-offs for jumps.
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The higher rocker line of the Sky Style greatly improves turning response through increased leverage over the pitch of your foil, resulting in faster and more direct reactivity. The more “nose-up” riding style is ideal for starts and landings and improves the flying and turning behaviour of your foil when drawing lines in the surf.
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The deep deck recess with a high-volume nose section offers incredible stability for landings and creates a stable and balanced platform for sinking starts for riders using the Sky Style in a volume that doesn’t fully float their body weight.
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The higher nose recovers remarkably well from steep landings and makes it much easier to load up for jumps by providing more distance between the nose and the water to prevent catching.
SKY FREE – TEAM EDITION
Sky Free Team Edition was designed for riders looking for the easiest board to improve in wing foiling paired with the best technology, performance and weight out there!
5’3″ (95l) / 5’5″ (105l)
Sky Free TE is the evolution of popular Sky Wing range – the bestselling wing boards on the market!
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Early planing rocker lines, sharp release edges and without unnecessary shape gimmicks – these boards embody pure function with a flowing outline allowing tight turns without catching the rail, yet having the width and glide to get you started and flying with ease.
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The deck recess and high-volume nose offer extra stability which allowes a shortened length in the respective volumes vs. other models without sacrificing the ease of use these boards are famous for. This gives a board that offers an even more compact and direct foiling sensation.
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Offered in two sizes in our uncompromised lightweight Carbon PVC Sandwich construction.