The Electric Duotone Foil Assist is finally here. After years of anticipation and countless rumours, I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on a prototype sample and take it for a proper test. This is my full first look, filmed back in June, and it’s the deepest dive you’ll find online right now. If you’re into FoilDrive, prone foiling, winging, downwinding or just want to get into foiling with more confidence, this is a game-changing release. Duotone have built a modular, travel-friendly and incredibly well-thought-out electric assist system… and it’s nearly ready to launch. I’m Sam Latham from Worthing Watersports, the UK’s Duotone specialist store, and this is the first ride, full breakdown and first impressions of the Duotone Foil Assist. ——— This product will be launched very soon. It can be pre ordered and purchased on our store here from Wednesday 24th November 2025 https://worthingwatersports.com/pages/duotone-foil-assist-electric-foiling-at-worthing-watersports ⸻ What’s in this video From the waist-belt battery system to the new carbon D/LAB mast, the travel-safe battery modules, the smart charger, the buoyant belt design and the universal fuselage adapters… this video covers the entire system in real detail. I also show my first ever go on the sample, and you’ll see my friend Ben’s first attempt too. At the end, I give a little sneak peek at video two, where I take the Foil Assist into proper waves and chat with Cyril, the designer behind it all. If you want to preorder, support the channel, or get one of the first units in the UK, stay tuned — release is coming very soon. ⸻ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:52 Where I’m currently at with FoilDrive and my setup 01:20 What the Duotone Foil Assist is and how it differs from FoilDrive 02:00 The waist belt, battery leash system and weight differences 02:32 Comparing overall system weight vs FoilDrive 04:00 Battery design and real-world runtime 05:48 The charger, storage mode and long-term battery health 08:15 Why the batteries are travel-friendly out of the box 08:40 Safety features, buoyant belt and non-water absorbing materials 09:35 The remote: watch-style control, trigger system and gearing 11:00 Mast covers and the full system assembly 12:10 Motor height options + Foil Assist Cruise model (aluminium) 12:50 The carbon D/LAB Foil Assist mast + Armstrong compatibility 13:40 Props, prop hubs and interchangeable propellers 16:00 Power-up demo and two different assist modes 17:15 Fuselage adapters for F-One, Armstrong, Gong, Axis, Lift, North, Code, SAB, AFS, KT and more 18:25 Mast and board mounting (standard M8 track system) 19:40 Duotone mid-length Foil Assist boards and why they work 22:20 My first go on the Duotone Foil Assist 25:35 Ben’s first go 26:30 Inflatable mid-fish board version 27:50 Ben’s feedback after riding 28:55 Sneak peek for Video 2 – using it in waves with the product designer ⸻ Follow-up video teaser The next video is all about taking the Duotone Foil Assist into proper waves, plus an interview with Cyril, the designer behind the entire concept. You don’t want to miss that. 👉 Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss Video 2. ⸻ Pre-orders & More The Duotone Foil Assist will be available for pre-order very soon. Worthing Watersports will have full details as soon as they drop. 📩 Email: [email protected] 🌊 www.worthingwatersports.com
