📩 Join the Hydro Gav Crew (Free) If you enjoy these no-nonsense gear reviews and want: ✅ Early gear insights ✅ What I’m testing behind the scenes ✅ Top tips & technique breakdowns ✅ Industry trends ✅ Exclusive subscriber updates 📩 Join my free newsletter: https://hydro-gav.subscribepage.io Building a tight crew of likeminded foil frothers — would love to have you in there. The Duotone Foil Assist is Duotone stepping into a space that’s been dominated by one system for a long time — but instead of copying what already works, they’ve taken a very different path. This system isn’t built around brute force or oversized batteries. It’s built around what happens once you’re up and riding. On a wave. Linking sections. Pumping between bumps. So the real question is: when the power turns off… what does it actually feel like to ride? In this review I break down: Battery design, charging system & travel practicality The wrist control system and how it changes riding Waist belt setup and pumping implications Real-world runtime (not brochure numbers) Wave performance with power off Integration with Duotone’s D/LAB ecosystem Who this system actually makes sense for And the areas that still need refinement This isn’t a spec-sheet breakdown — it’s a proper on-water test in real conditions. If you’re an intermediate or advanced rider looking at electric assist as a progression tool — especially for wave riding and connecting sections — this review should help you decide whether this direction makes sense for you. If you found this helpful, hit subscribe and drop your questions below — I try to reply to as many as I can. See you on the water 🤙
