DUOTONE SELECT AND SOLEIL 2025 | TEST AND REVIEW
📌 Quick Answer The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 are kitesurf twin-tips, each offered in two versions: Concept Blue, made with flax and basalt fibers for an eco-responsible build, and SLS, which uses carbon for a lighter, more responsive ride. The wings mentioned are in the Wings section of the shop.
In summary
- The Soleil is designed for female riders. It features a narrower shape and softer flex.
- A key innovation is the asymmetric flex. This compensates for the difference in heel/toe pressure, so you get a perfectly symmetrical ride.
- The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 range brings innovations in both materials and design.
- François from GlissEvolution and Thomas from Duotone walk you through these boards in detail in a dedicated video.
📌 Quick Answer
The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 are kitesurf twin-tips, each available in two versions: Concept Blue (flax and basalt fibers, eco-responsible) and SLS (carbon, lighter and more responsive). The Soleil is designed for female riders. It features a narrower shape and softer flex. A key innovation is the asymmetric flex, which compensates for the difference in heel/toe pressure, giving you a perfectly symmetrical ride. Starting from €769.
Looking for an allround and high-performance kite twin-tip? The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 range brings innovations in both materials and design. François from GlissEvolution and Thomas from Duotone walk you through these boards in detail in a dedicated video.
Each model comes in two versions: Concept Blue (eco-responsible, natural fibers) and SLS (carbon, for maximum performance). The Soleil is specifically designed for female riders, with a shape adapted to smaller body sizes.
🎯 In short
Products: Duotone Select 2025 + Duotone Soleil 2025 - Kitesurf Twin-tips
Presenters: François (GlissEvolution) and Thomas (Duotone)
Versions: Concept Blue (flax + basalt + wood) and SLS (carbon)
Innovation: Asymmetric flex for a symmetrical ride
Soleil: women's version, narrower and softer
Price: from €769 (Concept Blue) / €1,199 (SLS)
Verdict: two versatile boards offering a real choice between eco-responsible and performance
In 30 seconds
- Asymmetric flex: compensates for varying heel/toe pressure, giving you a perfectly symmetrical ride
- Concept Blue: flax and basalt fibers, reduced carbon footprint, and excellent ride quality
- SLS: carbon fibers, for weight savings, increased responsiveness, and more pop
- Soleil: designed for female riders, narrower and more flexible for smaller body sizes
- Select: the allround unisex model, the benchmark of the Duotone range
Summary
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Select | Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Duotone | |
| Year | 2025 | |
| Type | Kitesurf twin-tip | |
| Use | Allround freeride (unisex) | Allround freeride (women's) |
| Concept Blue Version | Flax + basalt + wood fibers | Flax + basalt + wood fibers |
| SLS Version | Carbon fibers | Carbon fibers |
| Shape | Standard | Narrower |
| Flex | Medium | More flexible |
| Innovation | Asymmetric flex (ride symmetry) | |
| Concept Blue Price | €769 | €769 |
| SLS Price | €1,199 | €1,199 |
Highlights and limitations
✅ Highlights
- Innovative asymmetric flex: delivers a perfectly symmetrical ride despite varying heel/toe pressure
- Eco-responsible option: Concept Blue, made with natural fibers (flax, basalt), for a reduced carbon footprint
- Dedicated women's version: the Soleil is designed for smaller body sizes, not just a scaled-down unisex board
- Two versions per model: choose between eco-conscious Concept Blue and pure performance SLS.
- Improved heel-side edge engagement thanks to asymmetric flex.
- Versatility: suitable for all skill levels.
Limitations
- High SLS price: €1,199 for the carbon version.
- Freeride-oriented range: not the most suitable for pure freestyle.
Video presentation with François and Thomas.
François from GlissEvolution teams up with Thomas from Duotone to introduce the new Select and Soleil 2025 range. This video covers all the innovations in materials and design.
Duotone Select 2025: the allround twin-tip.
Concept Blue: the eco-responsible option.
The Duotone Select Concept Blue 2025 uses natural fibers, including flax and basalt, combined with wood. This board sets the benchmark for those seeking a durable product while maintaining high ride quality.
Natural materials help reduce the carbon footprint during manufacturing, without compromising on-water performance.
SLS: the performance version.
The Duotone Select SLS 2025 uses carbon fibers for significant weight savings and more responsiveness. The result: more pop for jumps and increased reactivity in maneuvers.
This high-end version is for riders who demand maximum performance without compromise.
Duotone Soleil 2025: the twin-tip for female riders.
The Duotone Soleil 2025 is available in Concept Blue and SLS, just like the Select. Designed specifically for female riders, it features a narrower shape and softer flexIt is than the Select. It offers a better feel for smaller body sizes.
The narrower design provides better heel-side edge engagement, a key point for female riders with smaller feet. The technical characteristics and innovations (asymmetric flex, Concept Blue or SLS materials) are the same as the Select.
Asymmetric flex: the key innovation.
Asymmetric flex: how does it work?
The Select and Soleil boards feature an innovative asymmetric flexibility design. Riders exert different pressure on the heel side and toe side. By compensating for this difference in the board's flex, Duotone achieves perfect symmetry during the ride. The result is a smoother, more controlled experience, with identical engagement on both edges.
Select vs Soleil: how to choose?
| Criterion | Select | Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Unisex (all riders). | Female riders |
| Width | Standard | Narrower |
| Flex | Medium | More flexible |
| Ideal body size. | All body sizes. | Smaller body sizes. |
| Heel engagement. | Standard | Improved (narrower shape). |
| Versions | Concept Blue + SLS. | Concept Blue + SLS. |
| Innovation | Identical asymmetric flex. | |
Who are the Duotone Select and Soleil for?
✅ Perfect for
- Riders looking for an allround freeride twin-tip
- Those who want an eco-responsible choice without sacrificing performance (Concept Blue)
- Demanding riders who want maximum pop and responsiveness (SLS)
- Female riders who want a board designed specifically for them (Soleil)
- All skill levels, from beginner to advanced
Less suitable for
- Pure freestyle riders who prefer a stiffer, more responsive twin-tip
- Those looking for an entry-level twin-tip (the range starts at €769)
Verdict
The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 range gives you a real choice between eco-design and pure performance. The asymmetrical flexThis innovation makes a difference in your ride. It offers perfect symmetry no matter which edge you're on. The Concept Blue version (linen + basalt) proves you can reduce your carbon footprint while maintaining excellent ride quality. The Soleil finally provides a board truly designed for female riders, not just a scaled-down version of the Select. The 2026 versions are now available with the same technologies.
Our take in one sentence
"The Duotone Select and Soleil 2025 offer a real choice between eco-design and carbon, with an innovative asymmetrical flex that transforms your ride."
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Source: presentation by François (GlissEvolution) and Thomas (Duotone), YouTube video. Photos: Duotone / GlissEvolution.
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