Duotone Select Concept Blue 2026 — Lightweight Freeride, Lower Footprint
The Select Concept Blue 2026 is the more sustainable take on Duotone’s legendary freeride board. It blends the Select’s smooth, low-fatigue ride with eco-minded materials for a cleaner footprint—without sacrificing performance. Expect effortless upwind, early planing and silky carving in a light, lively package.
Freeride Concept Blue Double Concave Bottom Space Flex Medium Flex
Why you’ll love it
- Double Concave Bottom: outstanding chop damping and tracking for a smooth, low-fatigue ride.
- Concept Blue construction: uses Flax Fiber, undyed/low-impact components and recycled content to reduce carbon footprint.
- Angled Rails & outline: excellent upwind efficiency; stay planing and point higher with less effort.
- Updated Space Flex: refined tips for earlier planing, clean release and confident carves.
- Basalt/Flax layup feel: responsive but comfortable—lively pop with controlled flex on landings.
- Tip channels: added grip and stability when loading for jumps or edging in gusts.
Who it’s for
Riders who want a premium freeride board that’s fast, comfortable and efficient in real-world chop, with a construction that prioritizes sustainability. Perfect daily driver for progressing intermediates through advanced freeriders.
How it rides
- Early planing: gets going fast in marginal wind; easy waterstarts.
- Silky through chop: double concave + Space Flex smooth out messy water.
- Upwind weapon: angled rails and outline make long tacks effortless.
- Playful pop: medium flex and tip channels give crisp take-off with forgiving landings.
Tech & Construction
- Core & layup: Concept Blue sandwich with Flax Fiber & Basalt reinforcement for responsive, lower-impact strength.
- Base shape: Double Concave Bottom for damping and tracking.
- Rails/outline: Angled Rails enhance edging efficiency and bite.
- Tips: Space Flex windows and tip channels for early release and grip.
- Inserts/stance: multiple stance options; compatible with Duotone straps/pads.
Size guide (indicative)
Choose size by weight, wind range and style. If between sizes, bigger helps early planing; smaller feels livelier.
| Rider weight | Typical wind | Suggested size |
|---|---|---|
| < 65 kg | 12–25 kn | 132–135 cm |
| 65–80 kg | 12–28 kn | 136–139 cm |
| 80–95 kg | 12–28 kn | 140–144 cm |
| > 95 kg | 12–22 kn | 145–149 cm |
What’s included
- Duotone Select Concept Blue 2026 board
- Fins & screws
- Straps/pads sold separately
Care
- Rinse salt/sand; avoid long sun exposure when not riding.
- Transport with edge/tip protection; don’t leave on hot surfaces.
- Check hardware periodically (fins, straps) and re-tighten if needed.