2025 Duotone Float Wing

Available Sizes: 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 4m, 4.5m, 5m & 5.5m

Riding Style: Wave / Freefly

Includes: Wing, Bag (Boom & leash sold separately)

Tuckers Hot Box Review: 2025 Duotone Float

Summary of Tucker initial thoughts on the 2025 Duotone Float.

Tucker thinks this is one of the better surf wings currently on the market. He actually preferred the Float over the Unit for riding overpowered. It's more stable and the power is a bit more balanced and controllable, especially for waves. It's a well-behaved wing in its wind range. But that's not to say you can't push it beyond its wind range a bit and still stay comfortable.

He found the decision to go with a boom interesting since most surf wings use handles, but he agreed that it helped keep the weight down. It's not quite as packable, but its bag accommodates it well. Being able to fly one-handed on a light day in small waves was perfect for getting a little bump whenever it was needed, or to cruise through a section to get to a better section.

Read the full review on the blog.

The Float features our innovative wave-optimized canopy design, exceptional drift stability, and size-specific power distribution, taking your wave-riding experience to the next level. Get ready to elevate your sessions with unmatched control and performance in every wave!

The Float 2025 introduces our weight-optimized original construction, significantly reducing overall mass while maintaining durability. This featherlight design offers effortless handling in the surf, enabling quick, responsive maneuvers that keep you in perfect harmony with the waves. Its exceptional drift stability ensures unparalleled control, allowing you to focus on carving turns and riding waves with confidence and ease.

Our designer, Ken Winner, has meticulously fine-tuned each size of the Float 2025, ensuring optimal power delivery throughout the entire range. Smaller sizes feature reduced front tension for improved drift and enhanced power, while larger sizes are designed with increased stability in mind. The low sweep angle positions the center of effort forward, making it easier to transition between the front handle and boom, even on larger wings—a crucial feature for wave riders seeking precision and control.

The Float 2025’s performance is elevated by its new, stiffer, and wider leading-edge handle design, providing direct and precise steering while surfing. We’ve also increased the tube diameter to enhance wing stiffness at the center, offering greater control in demanding wave conditions. For the ultimate lightweight wave riding experience, the Float is available as boom-only option, minimizing weight for effortless maneuverability. When paired with our Fusion Carbon boom, this wing offers unmatched handling, making it the perfect tool for carving through the waves with ease and precision.

Available in sizes from 2.5 to 5.5m², the Float 2025 is the ultimate choice for wave riders seeking the perfect blend of performance, stability, and control in the surf.

Specs:

Features:

• Advanced sweep angle - Low sweep angle positions the center of effort forward, allowing easy reach between front handle and boom for improved control.
• Optimized power distribution - Size-specific tension adjustments ensure ideal drift, power, and stability across all wing sizes.
• Innovative canopy design - Lower front canopy tension creates a deeper profile for increased power, with tailored stability for each size.
• More power - Float delivers more power than same size Unit

Performance:

Duotone Wing & Foiling Tech Talk 2025 - Float

The Duotone Float is a newly designed wing specifically optimized for surf and downwind performance. While the Unit wing evolved into an all-around model, the Float was created to cater to riders looking for neutral lift, stability, and ease of use in waves.

Key Features of the Float:

• Neutral Lift: Stays steady when flagging, making it ideal for wave riding.
• Canopy Tension Optimization: Adjusted per size to maintain stability while drifting.
• Durability & Lightweight Balance: Uses 50g ripstop fabric in the front and Mod 3 material in stress zones.
• Boom-Only Design: Reduces weight and enhances control compared to multiple handles.
• Compact Wingspan: Helps with maneuverability and reduces tip strikes.
• Wider, Stiff Leading Edge Handle: Improves control and comfort.
• No Windows: Cuts weight since the Float is mainly used in uncrowded areas.
• User-Friendly: Stable design makes it easier for learners while still delivering powerful, efficient performance.

Trade-Offs:

• Less Maneuverable Than Unit: Not as quick in rotations or freestyle moves.
• Not Built for Speed: Doesn't go upwind as efficiently as the Unit.

Performance & Sizes:

• Available in 2.5m to 5.5m sizes.
• Surprisingly powerful for its size, allowing riders to use smaller wings in the surf.
• Initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, especially in downwind and wave conditions.

This new wing is ideal for riders who prioritize smooth, stable performance in the surf and want to focus on riding waves without interference from the wing itself.