Manufacturer Duotone has completely revised the Free front wing, resulting in the Free 2.0. The front wing is available in three sizes, with a surface area of 1300/1600 and 1900 cm². Depending on the size, the aspect ratio is between 6.8 and 7.2. The Free 2.0 Foil is designed for early take-off and use on flat water and in small waves. We were able to test the foil in the 1300 cm² size in combination with several boards.
On land
With a wingspan of 97 centimetres and a clearly rounded leading edge, the Free 2.0 Foil should generate a lot of lift even at low speeds. The wings are screwed onto the aluminium fuselage in the classic way, all connections are very precise, and the screw lengths are printed on the spot so that mix-ups should be impossible. The wing tips are slim and slightly raised, which should make it easy to change direction. The 1300 front wing is ideally combined with the PX stabiliser with a surface area of 195 cm². The Free 2.0 wing is constructed with a mixture of glass and carbon fibres, which should ensure a good balance between stiffness, robustness and an attractive price. The price for the set consisting of front wing, fuselage and stabiliser is also quite interesting at 847 euros. As always, you can choose between different aluminium or carbon masts within the modular Duotone range.
On the water
We were able to test ride the Free Foil on three different boards - on short, compact shapes as well as on stretched mid-length boards. It is noticeable that the Free 2.0 Foil generates lift very early and predictably. There are no unplanned surprises on take-off and the waterflow is very reliable even at low speeds, so that the foil does not sink during the acceleration phase. Once lifted off, the flying position can be kept very stable - the board is stable and extremely easy to control in the air, both around the lateral and longitudinal axis. In manoeuvres, the foil willingly accepts steering impulses, the Free 2.0 Foil is best suited to medium and wider radii, which it foils through with wonderful stability and generously forgives loading errors. You shouldn't expect very tight radii from this wing, in this respect its sister models Crest and, above all, the Carve is significantly better performing. Nevertheless, the Free 2.0 Foil is by no means boring and can be pushed into the turn with more pressure - if the wingtips breach, this is not immediately acknowledged with a stall. The speed level is moderate, but jumps are definitely possible. However, if you are seriously thinking about rotations and freestyle manoeuvres, the Free Foil is not the best choice, simply because of the size of the foil. The glide of the wing is also convincing, on small waves you can definitely complete longer flights with the wing in a neutral position.
Duotone Free 2.0 Foil - the conclusion
The new Free Foil 2.0 is an extremely easy-to-fly foil with great stability and reliable lift. This makes it suitable for both wingfoil beginners and freeriders who are looking for an easy-to-ride wing for light wind conditions or in combination with midlength board concepts. The foil is also ideal for relaxed jibes and downwind flights. Only those who are primarily looking for a turny, agile and fast foil for tight manoeuvres and turns in the waves should opt for the Crest or even to the Carve wing.
Control, takeoff, flight stability
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Duotone Free 2.0 Foil - technical data
- Test product: Duotone Wing Free 2.0
- Front wing area: 1300 cm2
- Front wing span: 97 cm (aspect ratio 7.2)
- Back wing area (PX-195): 195 cm2
- Wingspan back wing: 36 cm
- Fuselage: Total length 66 cm
- Mast (Aero Mid QM/Carbon): 82 cm
- Price test set: 2067 Euro (1326 Euro with aluminium mast)
- Weight set (own measurement): 3.81 kg
- Scope of delivery: Cover; Tool
- Special features: -
- Info: To the website
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
