{"product_id":"appletree-skipper-downwind-foil-board","title":"Appletree Skipper Downwind Foil Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Skipper concept  involves a rounded hull which allows for easy touchdowns as it does not catch the water but instead bounces off the surface like a skipping stone. The Skipper Downwind is Appletree's dedicated downwind shape and is available in narrow and wide dimensions to help suit all abilities and experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Appletree:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApple Skipper – Downwind and light wind wing foiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Apple Skipper Down Wind foil board – the ultimate choice for experienced riders looking for a high-performance board in the exciting new sport of foiling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully crafted with soft edges and a teardrop shape, the Skipper DW offers excellent efficiency and speed through the water. Making it remarkably efficient and easy to get onto foil lift speed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA must-try adventure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is truly something you have to experience for yourself. As soon as your paddle hits the water, or your wing catches wind, you feel the acceleration in the board. Before you know it, you reach the speed that your foil starts to engage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen this happens, the transition from gliding on the board, and actual foiling is hardly noticeable, as the Skipper Down Wind releases from the surface without much drag. The same happens when you touch down, the board just skips back up, without losing speed, so you can keep up with the wave you are riding with ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoppy conditions or open ocean swells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in both narrow and wide versions, the Skipper DW is part of the Skipper concept of boards, with 4 boards tuned for the specific needs of each discipline. The wide version is perfect for choppier conditions with lower period swells, while the narrow, longer version is designed for speed and higher period open ocean swells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso the Wide version is quite a bit more stable, so more suitable for beginner downwinders. Of course this extra width comes with an efficiency penalty, but it is still very fast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDown wind and light wind wing foiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for an ultra light wind winging experience? The Skipper DW is an amazing choice! Especially the smaller sizes and the Wide versions are also great wing boards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy just changing the board, you can wing in 8-10 knots using a smaller wing and faster High Aspect foil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means you can hit the water with almost any condition and boost your water time tremendously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low drag design of the hull means that you can gain speed and build up the apparent wind until there is enough to engage the foil. Also, when you touchdown you hardly lose speed, so it’s easier to flow through patches of really light wind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for experienced riders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the rounded bottom and narrow outline make the Skipper DW less stable, it’s perfect for experienced riders who want to take their skills to the next level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade to the Apple Skipper Down Wind foil board today and experience the ultimate ride!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock or custom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the black carbon look and white logos, the Skipper DW stock looks sleek and stylish, and is also available in other colours and tail dips at the normal extra charges. Please note that swirls are not possible due to the shape of the boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"alignleft\" width=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eApple Skipper DW Wide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6’7” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’3”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6’11” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’3”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7’3” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’3”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7’7” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’3”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"alignleft\" width=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eApple Skipper DW Narrow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6’7” narrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.1”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’1”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6’11” narrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.2”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’1”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7’3” narrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.3”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’1”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7’7” narrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.2”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5’1”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D0BlvvyRwz0?feature=oembed\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" title=\"Apple Skipper Down Wind – perfect for experienced riders  looking for a high-performance foil board!\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Appletree","offers":[{"title":"SKDW112 \/ 7'3\" Wide x 21.5 x 112L","offer_id":52841873047894,"sku":"SKDW112","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKDW123 \/ 7'7\" Wide x 22.5 x 123L","offer_id":52841873080662,"sku":"SKDW123","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1914\/0950\/files\/Skipper-DW-deck.png?v=1773660083","url":"https:\/\/slacktidefoilclub.com\/products\/appletree-skipper-downwind-foil-board","provider":"Slack Tide Foil Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}