Duotone MIDFISH Foil Board

If you’re looking for a single board that genuinely makes Foil Assist feel “right”, the Duotone MIDFISH is the one. It’s a compact mid-length shape built specifically around the extra push and cable routing of the Duotone Foil Assist system, but it’s also a brilliant platform for parawing and wing foiling when you want a narrower, more surfy feel than the average wing board.

In plain English: it paddles up and releases easily, stays composed through touchdowns, and feels far smaller underfoot once you’re flying.

Where the MIDFISH sits in the range

The MIDFISH is the “do-it-all” choice for riders who want one mid-length that works across disciplines — prone/assist surf, light-wind cruising, downwind linking, parawing and wing foiling — without stepping up into full downwind missile lengths.

If your main goal is wing freeride/freefly with maximum stability, you’ll often lean Skybrid. If your main goal is assist-led glide and surfy handling, the MIDFISH tends to make more sense.

MIDFISH vs Skybrid: which should you choose?

Choose this if…	MIDFISH	Skybrid
Foil Assist is your priority	Yes – designed around assist balance + tidy cable routing	Works, but the MIDFISH is the “reference” feel for assist
You want a surfy, compact feel once flying	Yes – narrower outline, reactive underfoot	More “platformy” and stable (great, just a different vibe)
You want the easiest standing stability for winging	Good if you’re comfortable on narrower boards	Yes – very confidence-inspiring for wing starts
Parawing cruising + downwind linking	Excellent – tracks well, releases cleanly, tidy deck layout	Excellent – a bit more forgiving for standing balance

Shop Skybrid options: Skybrid Bamboo | Skybrid SLS | Skybrid D/LAB | Skybrid Air (inflatable)

Why choose the MIDFISH?

• Made for Foil Assist: forward mast track position and balanced volume distribution so assisted take-offs feel light, not “barge-like”.
• Easy release + forgiving touchdowns: the low-rocker mid-length outline builds speed quickly, and the hull shape helps it recover when you come down.
• Surfy handling: narrower outline keeps it agile through turns and transitions once you’re flying.
• Parawing friendly: tracks well while you tension the lines, then feels tidy and compact when you’re stashed and gliding.
• Wing capable: a great choice for riders who prefer a narrower, more performance feel (especially once you’re confident with your starts).

Specifications

Size	Length	Width	Thickness	Volume	Board weight	Recommended rider weight	Footstrap options
5'2"	157 cm	45.87 cm (18 1/16")	7.78 cm (3 1/16")	38 L	3.5 kg (7.7 lb)	Up to 80 kg	—
5'5"	165 cm	47.63 cm (18 3/4")	9.21 cm (3 5/8")	48 L	3.9 kg (8.6 lb)	Up to 85 kg	—
5'8"	173 cm	49.85 cm (19 5/8")	10.16 cm (4")	58 L	4.5 kg (9.9 lb)	Up to 95 kg	V-strap / single
5'11"	180 cm	53.34 cm (21")	12.70 cm (5")	78 L	5.5 kg (12.1 lb)	Up to 110 kg	V-strap / single

Fittings & compatibility: standard US foil tracks (plate mount), plus strap insert options on 5'8" and 5'11". The MIDFISH pairs perfectly with the Duotone Foil Assist ecosystem, and also works brilliantly as a conventional foil board without assist.

Package includes

• Duotone MIDFISH Foil Assist Board (board only)

Please note: Foil / Foil Assist system / straps / hardware are not included unless stated on your order.

Recommended add-ons (to complete your setup)

• All-in-one package: Foil Assist Set Complete AL (incl. Board)
• Foil Assist range: Shop Duotone Foil Assist systems
• Parawing gear: Shop Parawings (including the Duotone Stash 2026)
• Browse similar shapes: Mid-length foil boards

Videos (from The SUP Company)

• Duotone Foil Assist: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
• Duotone Skybrid Range Review (great context for the comparison)

FAQs

Is the MIDFISH only for Foil Assist?

No — it’s designed around Foil Assist, but it’s still a “normal” foil board with standard plate-mount US tracks. That means you can run it with a regular foil setup for winging, parawing or prone foiling, then add assist later if you want.

Is the MIDFISH a good board for parawing?

Yes. The mid-length outline helps the board track while you build line tension, and once you’re up it feels compact and reactive. If you’re building a parawing quiver, it also sits nicely alongside a more stability-led option like the Skybrid (especially if you’re newer to standing parawing starts).

Can I wing foil on the MIDFISH?

Absolutely — especially if you’re already comfortable with your starts and you prefer a narrower, more performance-oriented board once flying. If you want maximum standing stability (or you’re learning), a Skybrid is often the easier route.

Which size should I choose?

As a quick starting point: 5'2 (38L) suits lighter/advanced riders and prone/assist performance; 5'5 (48L) is the “nimble all-rounder” for confident riders; 5'8 (58L) is the sweet spot for many riders wanting wing/parawing/assist versatility (and it supports strap options); 5'11 (78L) gives the most stability and float for heavier riders, learning phases, or if you want easier standing starts and paddle-ups.

MIDFISH or Skybrid: what’s the simplest way to decide?

If you want the most confidence and stability for wing freeride/freefly and parawing, choose Skybrid. If you want a board that feels purpose-built for Foil Assist (and still wings/parawings brilliantly), choose the MIDFISH.

Helpful reading & buying advice

• The Rise of the Midlength: why it might be the only foil board you need
• The Ultimate Foil Board Buying Guide (2026)
• Foil Assist Explained: Foil Drive vs Duotone vs Waydoo
• Duotone Stash explained: making parawing “pure foiling” easier
• Duotone Stash V2 review: first impressions

Need help choosing?

If you tell us your weight, current level (wing/prone), and whether you’re aiming for Foil Assist, parawing or winging, we’ll point you at the right size and a sensible foil pairing.

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