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All Appletree boards are built from 100% carbon fibre with 50K closed-cell foam — the stiffest, lightest construction in the market. This guide covers the two core boards we stock: the Appleslice V4 and the Skipper Midlength.

Appleslice V4 — Wing Foil Board

Winging · Surf Foiling · Freestyle · Progression

Appletree's flagship and best-selling board. A planing hull shape that's stable, beginner-friendly, and versatile enough to grow with you from your first sessions all the way to advanced carving. Comes in 7 sizes from 50L to 115L — pick your volume based on your weight and ability.

4'10" · 50L

4'10" × ~19.5" × ~3.5"

Advanced

Volume50L

Rider wt.~55–65kg

Volume50L

Best for

High performanceFreestyleSurf foil crossover

5'0" · 60L

5'0" × ~20" × ~3.7"

Advanced

Volume60L

Rider wt.~65–75kg

Volume60L

Best for

CarvingSurf foil crossoverFoil Drive

Intermediate sweet spot

5'2" · 70L

5'2" × ~20.5" × ~4.0"

IntermediateAdvanced

Volume70L

Rider wt.~70–80kg

Volume70L

Best for

All-round wingingPerformance + stability

Intermediate sweet spot

5'5" · 80L

5'5" × ~21" × ~4.3"

IntermediateAdvanced

Volume80L

Rider wt.~80–90kg

Volume80L

Best for

All-round wingingHeavier intermediate

5'7" · 90L

5'7" × ~21.5" × ~4.6"

BeginnerIntermediate

Volume90L

Rider wt.~80–95kg

Volume90L

Best for

Light windProgressionHeavier riders

5'9" · 100L

5'9" × ~22" × ~4.9"

BeginnerIntermediate

Volume100L

Rider wt.~90–105kg

Volume100L

Best for

Light windEarly progression

Beginner recommended

6'0" · 115L

6'0" × ~22.5" × ~5.1"

Beginner

Volume115L

Rider wt.Any / 90kg+

Volume115L

Best for

First boardMax stabilityLight wind

Ability	Rider weight	Recommended volume	Notes
Beginner	Under 80kg	90–100L	Stable planing hull; max forgiveness on water starts and touchdowns
Beginner	80kg+	100–115L	Floating volume means you won't sink on the surface in light wind
Intermediate	Under 75kg	70L	The V4 sweet spot — performance + stability, sinker/floater crossover
Intermediate	75–90kg	80L	Enough volume to float and assist takeoffs, still agile on foil
Advanced	Under 65kg	50–60L	Maximum reactivity, carving, and freestyle performance
Advanced	65–80kg	60–70L	High-performance sinker; great surf foil crossover and Foil Drive use
Advanced	80kg+	70–80L	Still a sinker at this weight; excellent range and low-wind performance

V4 tip: The V4's planing hull makes it more stable and beginner-friendly than the Skipper Midlength. If you're new to winging or ride in choppier conditions, the Slice is the right call. As a rule of thumb, your volume in litres should roughly match your body weight in kg — or exceed it for your first board.

Skipper Midlength — The One-Board Quiver

Winging · Prone Foiling · Parawing · Foil Assist · Downwind

A narrower, displacement hull shape built for speed and early takeoff. Slender per volume, it gets onto foil earlier than an equivalent V4, making it exceptional in lighter winds and marginal conditions. Ideal for intermediate to advanced riders, or beginners who want to grow into a performance board.

Size	Width	Thickness	Volume	Volume bar	Ability	Rider weight
5'0"	18"	3.13"	37L	37L	Advanced	~55–65kg
5'3"	18.5"	3.72"	47L	47L	Advanced	~60–75kg
5'6"	19"	4.15"	57L	57L	Intermediate Advanced	~65–80kg
5'9" recommended	19.5"	4.48"	67L	67L	Intermediate Advanced	~70–85kg
6'0" recommended	20"	4.8"	77L	77L	Intermediate	~80–95kg
6'4"	20.5"	5.0"	87L	87L	Beginner Intermediate	~90–100kg
6'8"	21"	5.09"	97L	97L	Beginner Intermediate	~95kg+ / light wind specialist

Ability	Rider weight	Recommended size	Notes
Beginner	Any weight	87–97L	More volume offsets the narrower shape; consider the V4 if you want more width stability
Intermediate	Under 70kg	5'9" – 67L	Displacement hull gets onto foil earlier; great all-round wing and parawing size
Intermediate	70–90kg	6'0" – 77L	Best all-round size for winging, prone, and parawing in a wide range of conditions
Intermediate	90kg+	6'4" – 87L	Extra length aids light-wind takeoffs; narrow shape still feels lively on foil
Advanced	Under 65kg	5'3" – 47L	High-performance sinker for prone foiling and experienced wingers in stronger winds
Advanced	65–80kg	5'6" – 57L	Excellent for prone, foil assist, and advanced winging in varied conditions
Advanced	80kg+	5'9" – 67L	A 67L at this weight is a sinker; super agile and fast in the right hands

Midlength tip: All sizes end in a 7 — that's how you spot a Skipper Midlength in the range. The displacement hull gets onto foil earlier than the Appleslice V4 at the same volume, making it the go-to for light wind and prone foiling. If you're between sizes, go up — you can always size down as you progress.

Appleslice V4 vs Skipper Midlength

Not sure which board?

Choose the Appleslice V4 if you're new to winging, you ride in choppier or heavier conditions, you want a stable platform to learn on, or you're looking for a do-everything beginner-to-intermediate board. Its planing hull is wider per volume and more forgiving on the surface.

Choose the Skipper Midlength if you want maximum light-wind performance, you prone foil or parawing, you're using a foil assist system (Foil Drive compatible), or you want one board that covers surf, wing, and downwind in all conditions. The displacement hull gets onto foil earlier — but it's narrower, so the surface handling takes some getting used to.