With the Aero Carve model, manufacturer Duotone wants to appeal to wingfoilers and prone surfers alike. We tested the set with 1100 front wing, 200 stabiliser, 66 fuselage and the 82 cm long SLS Ouikmount carbon mast (information on the new quick-fit system will be available soon!). Alternatively, the Aero Carve Foil is also available with a 1430 front wing.
On land
The set comes in a matching bag and also includes good covers for the wings. Suitable tools are also included. All components are of high quality, with a perfect fit and simple operation. The length of the screws is printed on the spot so that there is no risk of confusion. Thick M8 Torx screws are used to connect the mast to the fuselage and between the fuselage and front wing - even after long sessions, we had no problems with screws coming loose. The 1100 front wing has quite a lot of surface area in the centre area, the wing tips are then kept slim and the wingspan is also kept within limits at 83.2 centimetres. The 200 stabiliser is slim, which should ensure good top speed and easy turning.
The set of the two wings - 1100 front wing and 200 stabiliser - costs 709 euros. In addition, there is either the SLS Quikmount set used by us, consisting of carbon mast and fuselage for 1599 euros - the bottom line is a total price of 2308 euros. If you want a cheaper option, you can supplement the wings with the Aero AL set, consisting of an aluminium mast and matching fuselage for 669 euros - the complete foil set then costs just 1378 euros.
On the water
When you first set off, it becomes clear that the Aero Carve 1100 is not an absolute lift monster. It needs to be pumped with technique and a little more actively until a constant flow builds up, but once lifted the foil is very stable. The control is absolutely convincing, even in strong gusts the Aero Carve has little tendency to rise uncontrollably, allowing it to reach a high top speed - with a 5.0 wing we were able to get almost 40 km/h in good flat water conditions. The front wing also forgives minor riding errors without immediately recognising them with a stall, even if the wingtips get a whiff of fresh air when carving.
Both on the straight and in manoeuvres, the foil is above-average agile and lively. If you are still at the beginner stage and are primarily looking for a foil with maximum flight stability and the best directional stability, you will not be completely happy here, because even small steering impulses are enough to initiate course changes. If, on the other hand, you are already a reasonably confident foiler and naturally have more sensitivity, you will love the turning ability of the Duotone Aero Carve Foil, as it enables very variable radii and even really tight turns. You benefit from this, for example, if you want to circle tight foil 360s in the water or ride swell and surf waves. For pumping on unpressurised swell waves at knee height, it lacks a little glide, but as soon as the waves are waist-high and a little steeper or even break, the foil is fully in its element and makes incomparably smooth turns. No matter which radius you ride, you can always fully rely on the foil, even if you put a lot of pressure on the foil, the current hardly ever breaks off uncontrollably. So is the Aero Carve a foil just for waves? Definitely not, because it also convinced us for smooth foil manoeuvres and especially for freestyling, as it offers a good pop for jumps and also the necessary basic speed.
Duotone Aero Carve 2.0 SLS Foil - the conclusion
If you mainly want to freeride with maximum control and accelerate on flat water or are still working on flying safely through tack or jibe, Duotone offers more suitable alternatives. However, the Aero Carve 2.0 SLS Foil is a blast for having fun on moderate Baltic swell or even in the surf, as it enables turns like a hot knife through butter. Trick riders also get a top foil with speed and good pop.
Ease of turning, manoeuvring, equipment
Glide
Duotone Aero Carve 2.0 SLS Foil - technical data
- Test product: Duotone Aero Carve 2.0 SLS 1100
- Front wing area: 1100 cm2
- Front wing span: 83,2 cm
- Back wing area: 200 cm2
- Wingspan back wing: 36.5 cm
- Fuselage (aluminium): 66 cm
- Mast (carbon): 82 cm
- Price test set: 2308 Euro
- Weight set (own measurement): 3.60 kg
- Contact: To the website
- Scope of delivery: Bag, cover, tool
- Special features: Set with aluminium mast for 1378 Euro
