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Duotone Whip SLS not very strong

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Created by CH3MTR4IL5 > 9 months ago, 2 Jan 2022
CH3MTR4IL5
WA, 757 posts
2 Jan 2022 4:43PM
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Purchased new 3 weeks ago, creased after a dozen sessions... I'm 70kg riding strapless, not too impressed...


Sandfoot
VIC, 566 posts
2 Jan 2022 9:45PM
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I'm not into Duotone at all but there's so many variables that could cause a crease.

bjw
NSW, 3584 posts
3 Jan 2022 7:16AM
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I'd be frustrated too. But these things can happen on the 2nd year or the first day. On the 2nd year or doesn't hurt as much.

Peahi
VIC, 1470 posts
3 Jan 2022 10:35AM
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A bit more info what happened would help, like was it a heavy landing? It looks like it has hit something like a bar is the crease on the other side of the concave also?

I would be taking it back to the shop being that new. I have SLS fish 6 mths no issues whatsoever, Ok my jumps never more than 1m, I'm 95kg they are pretty strong, only minor dents where hit bar end and once where I fell on some rocks while carrying the board. The innegra/skin seems to have some give.

CH3MTR4IL5
WA, 757 posts
3 Jan 2022 8:45AM
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Finished a session and saw it there. It hasn't
impacted anything. If it was after a year i could put it down to usage, but after 10-12 kites? I have had cash-converter grom boards last longer than that!

I jump high, and a lot, but this was the whole reason i got the SLS for an extra $400 rather than the standard whip.otherwise what is the point of the SLS??

Nutdip
WA, 64 posts
3 Jan 2022 8:04PM
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Same thing has happened with me. 2022 Brand new board, second session, same crease. I recall a reasonably heavy landing but nothing unusual. On a trip so I had to MacGyver with solares because the crease part was spongy. Held up the rest of the trip though, and such a phenomenal board. but I might try talking with the retailer tomorrow about any recourse.



CH3MTR4IL5
WA, 757 posts
3 Jan 2022 9:34PM
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Ah well i feel better its not just me, and worse that its happened to you!

COL
NSW, 550 posts
4 Jan 2022 12:03PM
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Worth a chat to the retailer, being so new. Also relate to any signs of heavy landings on deck

davinchi
WA, 31 posts
4 Jan 2022 2:38PM
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my experience after 10 months with a 2019 duotone wam


CH3MTR4IL5
WA, 757 posts
4 Jan 2022 8:04PM
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Ohhhh goddamm, i was going to complain about my heel dents but that is next level!

Luluz
NSW, 115 posts
5 Jan 2022 8:53AM
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Saw the duotone riders break one board like that a day in Brazil !
The true is the board is amazing super light but breaks easy

AndreC
WA, 512 posts
5 Jan 2022 11:04AM
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I have seen more survive than not....but like all high performance boards they can ping. I can repair this for you for $100 if you like.

daggy
WA, 527 posts
21 Jan 2022 8:15PM
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Jumping?
Twin Tip !

CH3MTR4IL5
WA, 757 posts
21 Jan 2022 8:35PM
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Twintip jumping yes, wave riding, no thanks!!

sorry Andre missed your message, its fixed and ready for me to destroy on next week's green arrows.
i have run into a few more people who have had issues with the standard wam as well. I think all
these boards could handle a few hundred grams more weight for a bit more durability.

'nuff said in case duotone use the same lawyers as crazyfly

smook
VIC, 196 posts
24 Jan 2022 12:43PM
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I have experimented with Innegra Not keen on it for strength But can be good if used correctly with other layups of materials / stringer/ Blank type etc



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