2024 Duotone Pace SLS Foil Board

The 2024 Duotone Pace SLS Foil Board is the premium foilboard in Duotone's kite foil lineup, built with a rigid carbon prepreg construction that Duotone labels under its SLS (Strong Light Superior) tier. The Pace SLS shares the same proven shape as the standard Pace — high nose rocker, generous surface area, and optimized rail profile — but strips significant weight through its full-carbon layup. Available in three sizes (3'11", 4'2", and 4'6"), the board is designed to cover freeride cruising, freestyle, and even race-oriented riding from a single compact platform.

The carbon prepreg build delivers a stiff, responsive deck with minimal flex, translating rider input directly to the foil. A track-based four-way mount system accommodates various foil brands and tuning positions, while multiple foot strap insert options let riders dial in their stance. An integrated air valve protects the sealed carbon shell from pressure changes during air travel.

• Sizes: 3'11" × 18" × 2" | 4'2" × 18.5" × 2.125" | 4'6" × 18.3" × 2.33"
• Volume: 17.2 L (3'11") / 20.1 L (4'2") / 23.6 L (4'6")
• Weight: 2.71 kg (3'11") / 2.86 kg (4'2") / 3.01 kg (4'6") ±6%
• Construction: Rigid carbon prepreg (SLS)
• Foil mount: Track Four Way Mount
• Features: Air valve, multiple foot strap options

The Pace SLS suits intermediate to advanced foil riders who want a lightweight, high-feedback deck across disciplines. Its stiff carbon construction rewards riders who are already comfortable on foil and looking for more precision — whether that means tighter freestyle maneuvers, faster freeride runs, or competitive racing. The low weight (under 3 kg in the two smaller sizes) also makes board handling noticeably easier during water starts and transitions.

The generous volume-to-length ratio across all three sizes aids light-wind water starts and provides enough float for comfortable uphauling when the wind drops. Riders in lighter or variable wind conditions benefit from this extra buoyancy without sacrificing responsiveness once on foil. The smallest 3'11" size at 17.2 L targets experienced riders comfortable on minimal platforms, while the 4'6" at 23.6 L offers a more forgiving ride for those stepping up from larger boards.

Within Duotone's 2024 foil board range, the Pace SLS sits directly above the standard Pace. Both models share identical dimensions and volumes across matching sizes, but differ in construction and weight. The standard Pace uses a molded composite layup, weighing roughly 3.0–4.0 kg depending on size, while the SLS carbon prepreg version comes in 0.3–0.8 kg lighter per size. The standard Pace retails for considerably less, making it the value-oriented entry point, while the SLS commands a premium for riders prioritizing weight savings and deck response.

For buyers comparing across brands, the Pace SLS competes with boards like the F-One Pocket Carbon and the North Seek — compact carbon foilboards in a similar volume range aimed at performance-focused kite foilers. The Pace SLS distinguishes itself with its track mount versatility and the broad three-size spread that lets riders match board volume to their weight and wind conditions.