2027 Duotone Sail Idol
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Duotone Idol 2027
Item-no. 14270-1206 · Sizes: 3.6–5.2 · Colors: C12 Black/Violet
The IDOL is Duotone's freestyle sail for advanced and expert riders who compete or train at the top level of new school freestyle. Built around the BATTEN FREE CENTER concept and the LIGHT DONE RIGHT construction philosophy, it sheds 200 to 300 g over a conventional design without reducing main panel film thickness. The performance is there every session, not just in the spec sheet.
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At the heart of the Idol freestyle windsurfing sail is the BATTEN FREE CENTER: a deliberately larger gap between the foot batten and the batten above the boom. That open section changes how the sail loads up. Instead of a sharp, binary on-off, you get a smooth, progressive power build that makes duck moves feel controllable from the first attempt. The sail goes neutral exactly when you need it to, then reloads cleanly on the way out. For air moves, the CONVEX DACRON LUFF PANEL maintains full elasticity and keeps the sail loaded up when you need lift against the sail. You stay in control of the move, not fighting it.
The HOLLOW LOWER LEECH locks the profile above the boom and eliminates leech flutter. iROCKET 2.0 batten tensioners are calibrated individually at the factory using a torque wrench. The 100-micron ULTRA FILM monofilm holds the weight low. DOUBLE SEAM technology covers all crash areas with triple-stitch zig-zag seams, and break-resistant epoxy battens handle whatever competition riding throws at them.
Available in sizes 3.6 to 5.2 m² on an RDM mast, the Idol also includes a FOIL EYELET for hybrid foil sessions and the full VTS trim system for fast, accurate rigging. 2027 introduces a new black/violet colorway.
Target rider: Advanced to expert windsurfer, new school freestyle and competition
Best for: Freestyle competition, duck moves, air moves, foil sessions
Key features:
> BATTEN FREE CENTER: smoother power loading, wider wind range, more lift for air moves
> LIGHT DONE RIGHT: 200 to 300 g weight reduction without reducing main panel film thickness
> CONVEX DACRON LUFF PANEL: elastic luff panel sustains sail load through all jump tricks
> iROCKET 2.0 factory-calibrated batten tensions, ready to ride from the first rig
> EPOXY BATTENS and DOUBLE SEAM construction: competition-grade durability
Key Features
CONVEX DACRON LUFF-PANEL
Maximum elasticity without distortion from the battens enables maximum lift for all jumps against the sail
BATTEN FREE CENTER
Larger gap between the foot batten and the batten above the boom >> increased wind-range + increased lift for air moves + improved balance & power while ducking
LIGHT DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Weight reduction of a clearly noticeable 200 to 300 g without reducing the thickness of the main panel thus maintaining the well-known durability and longevity.
HOLLOW LOWER LEECH
Hollow Lower Leech (scooped leech outline) stabilises the profile right above the boom and prevents leech fluttering
iROCKET 2.0
Factory calibrated individual batten tensions using a torque wrench
Tech Features
3D Top Cap
Optimised pull. On regular top caps and pin systems the webbing is connected in a “one-dimensional” way with the sail body (either side to side or front to back), which transfers the downhaul tension only in certain points.
POLYESTER WEBBING ONLY
Eliminating stretch and loss of tension. If it’s good enough for safety harnesses, it’s good enough for windsurfers.
SET & GO VARIO TOP
No more trial and error when trying to find the best vario top setting. Even when first rigging up, the correct length of the vario top is found straight away.
DOUBLE D BUCKLE
Inspired by high-strength climbing harnesses and Formula 1 helmets. The exclusive, two-part metal double-D buckle on the vario top, which replaces traditional solutions.
TT TOP
Improved sail control at higher winds. Designer Kai Hopf originally designed the TT TOP for the WARP.
XPLY PLUS
What would you prefer? Maximum puncture resistance and UV weathering resistance with minimum stretch?
VTS - Visual Trim System
Perfect trim and a huge range of use. You won’t find a quicker or more accurate way of trimming your sail.
MINI BATTEN
These prevent unwanted leech flutter. Short and highly effective mini-battens which provide support for the areas between the battens and prevent undesirable flutter.
iROCKET 2.0
Super-lightweight and aerodynamic.
DOUBLE SEAM TECHNOLOGY
Double the durability with half as much stretch. DUOTONE manufactures products of unmatched quality which gives our sails a significantly longer lifetime.
EPOXY BATTEN
Extremely stable, extremely break-resistant. Depending on the range of use, positioning in the sail and the necessary tension, the batten stress is enormous.
SLEEVE OPENER
Frictionless insertion of the mast into the luff sleeve. An ingenious solution does away with the tedium of inserting the mast.
Performance
Wave 40%
Freestyle 100%
Freeride 25%
Race 5%
Foil 90%
Entry 15%
Sizes & Specs
| Size | Boom Max (cm) | VTS Tail Tension | Luff Max (cm) | Vario/Fix Top | Battens | Weight (kg) | Mast Type (Best/Alt.) | Mast Geo (Best/Alt.) | Mast Length (Best/Alt.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 144 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | 376 | VARIO | 4 | 2.40 | PLATINUM / GOLD | RDM/-- | 370/-- |
| 4.0 | 148 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | 386 | FIX | 4 | 2.50 | PLATINUM / GOLD | RDM/-- | 370/-- |
| 4.4 | 152 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | 400 | FIX | 4 | 2.65 | PLATINUM / GOLD | RDM/-- | 370/-- |
| 4.8 | 158 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | 418 | FIX | 4 | 2.80 | PLATINUM / GOLD | RDM/-- | 400/-- |
| 5.2 | 162 | Min +2 >< Max +4 | 430 | FIX | 4 | 2.95 | PLATINUM / GOLD | RDM/-- | 400/-- |
ATTENTION: since the mast geometry and length (= stiffness) depend on the sail design, size and luff curve the sails will NOT work with any masts outside the recommendations.
