{"product_id":"appletree-skipper-midlength-foil-board-copy","title":"Appletree Skipper Midlength Foil Board","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for prone, wing, and parawing riders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Skipper Midlength is Appletree’s answer to the growing demand for the one board quiver killer. It shines in lighter wind, prone setups, foil assist, and as a progression board for wing and parawing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the need for a true performance MidLength, we took its predecessor and, with feedback from riders around the world, refined everything we didn’t love while preserving what we did. The result is a board that’s efficient, versatile, and forgiving: prone it, wing it, or parawing it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for Versatility Across Disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Skipper Midlength is built to serve a wide range of riders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmaller Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for prone riders and experienced wing\/para-wing users. Also great for riders using foil assist systems who don’t want to fully commit to the Zapple.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMid-Range Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimized for all-around performance for both wing and parawing, balanced, responsive, with superb low end for the volume. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarger Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for light wind sessions, providing excellent efficiency  and lift in low-power conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast and Fluid Feels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Skipper Midlength features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edisplacement hull\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A streamlined, canoe-like shape that moves through water with minimal resistance. This design builds speed quickly and allows for early takeoffs whether you’re on a floater or sinker setup. It excels in marginal conditions where speed and glide are key, but it’s equally at home in bigger, windier and more demanding conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance-Driven Design Upgrades:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLonger Hard Rails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For improved water release at takeoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtra Tail Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solves tail-catching issues in turns and bumpy water, adding responsiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNarrower Outline:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boosts efficiency, enhances agility, and keeps the board out of the water in hard carves. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForward Foil Box Positioning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reduces swing weight, making the board feel shorter and livelier on foil. Longer boxes to fit all foils on the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eY setup inserts and comfortable deck pads:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e come standard for added convenience and comfort. New micro adjust hole layout, for ultra precise strap placement \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApple Skipper Midlength vs. Apple Slice V3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Appletree Appleslice V3\" href=\"https:\/\/newrock.surf\/products\/appletree-appleslice-v3-wing-foil-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple Slice V3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shares the narrow feel, it’s a very different ride. It features a \u003c\/span\u003eplaning hull\u003cspan\u003e, making it more stable and beginner-friendly. If you’re new to winging or ride in heavier conditions, the Slice V3 might be your better match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eApple Skipper Midlength\u003cspan\u003e shines in lighter wind, prone setups, foil assist, and as a progression board for parawing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gJ5y7dNXApw?si=Nz7nbO9MLprImmvO\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Appletree","offers":[{"title":"SKML37 \/ 5'0 x 18 x 37L","offer_id":52841874620758,"sku":"SKML37","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML47 \/ 5'3 x 18.5 x 47L","offer_id":52841874653526,"sku":"SKML47","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML57 \/ 5'6 x 19 x 57L","offer_id":52841874686294,"sku":"SKML57","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML67 \/ 5'9 x 19.5 x 67L","offer_id":52841874719062,"sku":"SKML67","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML77 \/ 6'0 x 20 x 77L","offer_id":52841874751830,"sku":"SKML77","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML87 \/ 6'4 x 20.5 x 87L","offer_id":52841874784598,"sku":"SKML87","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SKML97 \/ 6'8 x 21 x 97L","offer_id":52841874817366,"sku":"SKML97","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1914\/0950\/files\/mid-length-deck.png?v=1773660095","url":"https:\/\/slacktidefoilclub.com\/products\/appletree-skipper-midlength-foil-board-copy","provider":"Slack Tide Foil Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}