The 2026 Blitz is Duotone’s high-performance freerace board developed for riders seeking race-inspired speed, acceleration, and control in a more accessible and user-friendly package. Positioned between freeride comfort and full slalom performance, the Blitz delivers fast planing, powerful top-end speed, and confident handling across a broad range of conditions.
Built using Duotone’s CUSTOM CNC construction and designed with AI_BOARD_3D software, the Blitz combines lightweight efficiency with durability and balanced freerace behavior. The shape uses a wide, parallel outline together with race-derived rocker lines and boxier rails to maximize lift, acceleration, and stability while remaining controllable for intermediate and advanced freeriders.
A recessed mast track lowers the rig connection point to improve aerodynamics and high-speed control, while integrated 2-step tail cut-outs reduce drag and wetted surface for increased top speed and smoother ride characteristics in chop. Compared with full slalom boards, the Blitz retains easier gybing characteristics and more forgiving handling, making it suitable for riders progressing into freerace sailing or looking for long-distance blasting comfort.
The wider tail and balanced volume distribution improve passive stability and early planing efficiency, while thinner rear rails support smooth carving and controlled power jibes. Duotone positions the Blitz as a “maximum performance with minimum effort” freerace platform that bridges the gap between easy freeride riding and full race performance.
Maximum Performance with Minimum Effort
The Blitz SLS is designed to increase speed and freerace performance while remaining easy to ride and control across a broad wind range.
Race-Inspired Shape Design
Boxier rails, parallel outline, and race-derived rocker lines improve acceleration, lift, and top-end speed while reducing rider fatigue.
2-Step Cut-Outs
Integrated tail cut-outs reduce drag and wetted surface for improved acceleration, smoother ride characteristics, and higher top speed in rough conditions.
Recessed Mast Track Area
Lowering the rig connection improves aerodynamics, stability, and high-speed control by “closing the gap” between rig and board.
Volume Yet Control Concept
Higher board volumes maintain comfort, passive stability, and early planing without compromising control when powered up.
Easy Yet Aggressive Jibing
The wider tail and thinner rear rails create smooth, forgiving carving for intermediate riders while still supporting aggressive race-style jibes for advanced sailors.
AI_BOARD_3D Design Software
Duotone’s proprietary AI-assisted CAD system optimizes rocker, outline, and rail synchronization for balanced handling and precision shaping.
Synced Curves Concept
Outline, rocker line, and rail curves are synchronized to improve control, predictability, carving behavior, and efficiency throughout the board.
Progressive Double Concave V Bottom
Advanced bottom shaping combines speed, maneuverability, comfort, and chop control for freeride and freerace versatility.
Multi Footstrap Plug Positions
Inboard strap positions improve comfort and maneuverability, while outboard positions maximize leverage and freerace performance.
Premium Comfort Deck
8–10 mm dual-density EVA pads and a flatter deck shape improve stance comfort, grip, shock absorption, and control.
Foil Approved Fin Setup
Supplied F_Ride Tuttle fins are foil approved and can be upgraded to Duotone Race D/LAB fins for more dedicated freerace performance.
| Model | Rider Weight (Main Board) | Rider Weight (Small Board) | Volume | Width | Length | Weight (+/-8%) | Fin Setup | Max Sail Size | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz 85 | 55–75 kg | 60–80 kg | 85 L | 59 cm | 233 cm | 6.80 kg | F_Ride Tuttle 34 + 4x Premium Strap 2.0 | 7.0 m² | Custom CNC |
| Blitz 95 | 60–80 kg | 70–90 kg | 95 L | 62 cm | 234 cm | 7.00 kg | F_Ride Tuttle 36 + 4x Premium Strap 2.0 | 7.3 m² | Custom CNC |
| Blitz 105 | 65–85 kg | 75–95 kg | 105 L | 66 cm | 236 cm | 7.40 kg | F_Ride Tuttle 38 + 4x Premium Strap 2.0 | 7.8 m² | Custom CNC |
| Blitz 115 | 70–90 kg | 80–100 kg | 115 L | 69 cm | 238 cm | 7.80 kg | F_Ride Tuttle 40 + 4x Premium Strap 2.0 | 8.2 m² | Custom CNC |
| Blitz 125 | 75–95 kg | 85–105 kg | 125 L | 72 cm | 240 cm | 8.10 kg | F_Ride Tuttle 42 + 4x Premium Strap 2.0 | 8.5 m² | Custom CNC |
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