F_Type 2020

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C24:blue/black

Item-no. 14200-1210
The latest trend is in foil surfing, which opens up a whole range of possibilities. Never before has it been possible to set into motion or ride the waves this quickly with so little wind. To get you started as quickly and as easily as possible, and to make sure the fun never ends while on the water, DUOTONE has introduced the new F_TYPE – the ideal sail for silently hovering over the water.

Foil surfing is absolutely amazing because you feel almost weightless and literally floating above everything – and all this at winds at which you would never previously have even thought about surfing. To enjoy foil surfing the easy and smart way, DUOTONE has developed a highly specialised sail in the form of the four-batten F_TYPE. Its features are designed exactly for this new activity and will be a boon helpful both for intermediate riders and for relaxed wave riders. This includes the lower profile with reduced loose leech, since very small sail sizes are used based on the wind strengths. Thanks to its high elasticity, the Dacron luff ensures easier pumping and an altogether more gentle feel. Because the rig is held more upright when foil surfing, your foot has significantly more reach in order to ensure closing the gap even in this position. Low wind pressure necessitates the use of two SOFT.CAMS, which can effortlessly reverse when shifting despite weak rotational forces. And it you want it to be even easier, you can even remove both cambers and use the F_TYPE as the ultimate no-cam foilboard.
IDEAL FOR FOILRIDING
Straighter luff curve, 4-batten-layout and a Dacron luff-panel all result in a softer and super light sail ideal for beginning and Foil Riding
LARGER FOOT SURFACE
The larger foot surface is adapted to the more upright rig position in order to guarantee ideal aerodynamics and performance
SWITCH SOFT CAM
To comply to the reduced wind pressure we use our unique SOFT CAMBER which can also be removed out (out = maximum handling, in = maximum wind range)
REDUCED LOOSE LEECH
REDUCED LOOSE LEECH TO CORRESPOND TO THE LOWER DRAG OF THE FOIL
VTS DOWNHAUL 2.0
Optional QUICK RIGGING PATCH allows "to the spot" downhaul trimming without even looking to the top (patent pending)
TRI PLY
Tri Ply foot panel (150 micron): additional 3rd thread direction increases rip-stop ability by 30%
F_Type - C24:blue/black
Freeride
PLANING POWER / EASY HANDLING
Race
MAX. ACCELERATION / V-MAX
Foil
BALANCED FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Entry
FORGIVING / DURABLE
SIZES
BOOM MAX (CM)
VTS TAIL TENSION
LUFF MAX (CM)
VARIO TOP
BATTENS
CAMBER
WEIGHT (KG)
MAST TYPE (BEST/ALT.)
MAST GEO (BEST/ALT.)
MAST LENGTH (BEST/ALT.)
Best Size
5.8
180
Min 0 >< Max +3
436
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4
2/0
4.00
PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER
RDM/--
430/400
Best Size
6.8
196
Min 0 >< Max +3
466
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4
2/0
4.50
PLATINUM / GOLD>SILVER
RDM/--
430/--
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Recommended setup for F-type

Hi, I was directed by your Instagram team to post this here. I have a few questions as I am trying as best as possible (without access to a test center) to make an informed decision buying a DuoTone F-type sail. I am sure other future buyers will find this post useful too. ==== 1)Which sail would you recommend 5.8 or 6.8, given my setup data and experience below: - my weight 79kg - board: Goya Bolt 127 liter (2020) - foil: Neilpryde Glide Wind (small wing) - experience: windsurfing since 2001 (intermediate level); foiling since July 2019, with about 10 sessions in. I've foiled this season with a North Sails E-type 8.2 (2017), and a Goya Nexus 6.7 (2018). I am not a huge fan of the pumping-to-get-foiling technique; and as a result I prefer to stand, hooked in, wait for an extended gust to get going. The E-type gets me foiling at 10-12 kts. The Nexus at 12-15 kts. Of course if the wind increases both sails are too big while on the foil. At around 15 -20 kts or above I switch to regular (fin)windsurfing. Given the preferred 8-15 kts wind range which F-type size is better? ==== 2) I have a Goya 70% mast, 21 IMCS, 430, and bend curve is bottom = 64% and top = 78%. Can I *for starters* use this mast on the F-type? Or will it totally fail the concept? ==== 3) Between the 2019 and 2020 F-type what are the differences other than color? Appreciating your expert advice!

Nash

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