Appletree Skipper Downwind Prone Foil Boards 2024
$1,649.00 – $1,699.00
Description
Apple Skipper DW prone: fast and agile
Mid-length quiver killer
Introducing the versatile Apple Skipper DW Prone foil board! This board is a mid-length quiver killer designed for small waves, light winds, heavy winds, and long paddle outs.
With DNA from our Skipper Downwind shape, it’s fast, agile, and forgiving, making it perfect for all skill levels of Prone Foils and intermediate and advanced Wingers. Fly onto foil without sacrificing manoeuverability or stability!
Aimed to be ridden without a paddle
The Skipper DW prone board fills the gap between the smaller Skipper prone and the large volume Skipper Downwind boards. The boards design is a scaled down version of the downwind boards, aimed to be ridden without a paddle. So either prone with bare hands with hand paddles or with a wing, depending on the conditions.
Obviously this board is also highly suited for the use with a Foil Drive and similar electrical assist foil propulsion systems.
Fast and efficient
The Apple Skipper DW prone foil board excels in clean long period swells that just crumble or that don’t even break. To catch these types of waves you need a board that is as fast as possible to match the waves’ speed. The Appleskipper DW prone is narrow and long, and at the same time it packs quite a bit of volume.
The bottom shape is derived from the downwind board range, so it’s a minimal drag design, without a planning hull. The bottom is completely rounded. This makes the Skipper DW prone extremely efficient through the water so you can reach the foil lift speed with ease. Getting onto foil well before a wave starts to break.
BOARD FEATURES
Foil box moved forward
The longer outline makes for a bit more swing weight than you will have in a normal prone foil board like the Skipper prone or the Pro-Foil V2. But we have moved the box forward significantly, which balances the board out quite a bit.
Longer and narrow outline
The Skipper Dw prone can also be used with a wing, but keep in mind that the board is quite narrow, and naturally unstable, so to get going is not the easiest. The board can be ordered with inserts to make it a bit easier to use with a wing.
Full carbon construction
As standard, the board comes in the same full carbon construction that you find in the other prone foil boards. Heavier construction as well as insert options for straps are available on request.
CONSTRUCTION
50K CLOSED CELL FOAM
It all starts with the core and every board we make starts with a foam core of our very own 50K closed cell foam. This foam is formalized exclusively for us, it is not used in any other board in the market.
The foam can withstand 50.000 kg per square meter, while staying very light, and most of all very flexible. Another plus of our 50K foam is that it is closed cell, meaning that the foam will not take in water, and the board will not blow out when it gets hot.
100% CARBON FIBER CONSTRUCTION
All our foil boards are produced in our 100% carbon fiber construction. You want carbon fiber in a foil board for its stiffness and strength. A stiff board will give you the best control and response from the foil. Also stiffness will make pumping the foil much more effective. With carbon fiber we are able to make the board extremely strong while really light at the same time.
The most stress in a foil board is in the connection of the foil to the board. So this is where we put extra care and attention to make it the strongest connection available. The foil mount is CNC cut with the board, for the highest precision. We only use FUTURES oneshot boxes as they are the strongest in the industry. The boxes are placed in a panel of ultra high density PET honeycomb. This PET honeycomb itself is sandwiched in carbon again. Meaning there is carbon fiber both inside the board and outside. The honeycombs open structure ensures a solid connection between inside and outside, fusing everything together into a solid block.
Our lamination is completely different as well. We use a vacuum technique developed in house, where we layer all the carbon fiber, and reinforcements on the board dry. Then we extract all the air from the bag and inject the epoxy resin under pressure. This results in the tightest lamination possible, with the best ration between fiber and epoxy. It also gives 100% connection to the core so the boards do not delaminate. Extra patches under the feet prevent heel denting.
Inserts in our foil range are made from blocks of high density material. And can be customized position wise. These blocks are also fused to the core so they never pull out.
SPECS
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Shipping & Delivery
SHIPPING WITH BIG WINDS
Rates, Common Questions, and Our Fastest,
Safest, Money Saving Board Delivery Ever!
U.S. SHIPPING RATES
Rates apply to mainland U.S.
Transit time calculated in business days.
| ITEM/ORDER | 7-10 Days | 3-6 Days | Need It Quicker? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orders Less Than $100 | $15.00 | $24.99 | By Quote | |||
| Most Orders of $100 or More | Free | $24.99 | By Quote | |||
| EXCEPTIONS | ||||||
| All Used Gear (U.S. Only) | Shipping Rate is Cited on Product Pages | |||||
| Wing Foil Boards | $99 to Nearby Major Airport Freight Facility | |||||
| Downwind SUP Foil Boards | $99 to Nearby Major Airport Freight Facility | |||||
| Windsurf & Wsurf Foil Boards (10' and Under) | $99 to Nearby Major Airport Freight Facility | |||||
| Inflatable Boards (SUP & Wing) | $50 | $75 | By Quote | |||
| Directional Kitesurf & Kite Foil Boards | $50 | $75 | By Quote | |||
| SUP Paddles | $35 | $50 | By Quote | |||
| Board Bag: Flat Day Bags | $35 | $50 | By Quote | |||
| Board Bags: Wheeled/Walled Bags | $65 | $99 | By Quote | |||
| Windsurf Sails 7.0 meter or Larger | By Quote | |||||
| Windsurf Masts 460 cm or Longer | By Quote | |||||
| Alloy Windsurfing Booms 150 cm or Larger | $35 | $50 | By Quote | |||
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where's My Order's Tracking Link?
Tracking info is shared via email within 72 hours of most orders being placed. Be sure to check spam or "Promotions" folder in your Inbox, as sometimes our messages land there.
No Tracking Info Displays on Shipper's Website ...
It can take 48 hours for tracking info to display. Rest assured, your package is en route. Make sure to enter the BOL # (Bill of Lading) with no spaces in the tracking field.
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico?
Yes, we have shipped to these locations for decades by quote. Please share your address, the item(s) you needed shipped, and if an airport cargo depot pickup is possible.
Canada and International Locations?
We ship to Canada lots, and the Caribbean some. Get a quote. We rarely ship items to Europe, Asia, and Australia as it's spendy. Quotes for international orders do not include import duties.
How Can I Be Sure My Board Arrives Intact?
Opt for our $99 "To Nearby Airport" shipping option at checkout. It relies on passenger planes, and offers our safest delivery. More far below.
What if My Board Arrives Damaged?
We'll work with our shipping partner to get you a repair credit or a replacement board. Please send photos of the damaged board (and box) to shipping@bigwinds.com.
My board made it ...
But no foot straps, fins, or vent plug?
Look closely through the packaging. Fins, foot straps and vent plugs are often concealed in a sheath of cardboard that's easy to discard. Also, check inside the board box, and shake the box to be sure. You'll likely dislodge a small box containing the missing items.
HOW WE SHIP BOARDS
OPTION 1
MAINLAND U.S.
NEARBY MAJOR AIRPORT, $99
Fast
Boards depart Thursday each week, and are available for pickup Friday or over the weekend.
Safe
Minimal handling, and processing. No trucks, or gritty freight facilities. We ship using passenger planes, and direct flights when possible.
Easy
Most airport cargo depots are just far enough from main terminals to allow free parking, and easy entry. Pickup instructions and tracking info are shared via email Friday morning.
Which Major Airport is Near Me?
This link to Alaska Airlines’ options is a starting point. If no nearby options exist, we'll work with American, United and Delta airlines for a closer solution. Questions? Contact us!
OPTION 2
ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO
NEARBY MAJOR AIRPORT, $150
Fast
Boards depart Thursday each week, and are available for pickup Friday or over the weekend.
Safe
Minimal handling, and processing. No trucks, or gritty freight facilities. We ship using passenger planes, and direct flights when possible.
Easy
Most airport cargo depots are just far enough from main terminals to allow free parking, and easy entry. Pickup instructions and tracking info are shared via email Friday morning.
Which Major Airport is Near Me?
This link to Alaska Airlines’ options is a starting point. If no nearby options exist, we'll work with American, United and Delta airlines for a closer solution. Questions? Contact us!
OPTION 3
BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY
BY QUOTE
Residential or Business Board Delivery
We'll work with freight partners for the lowest possible rate. Delivery time is 7-10 business days. Quotes typically land in the $350 - $500 range, though Big Winds will often cover a portion of this fee. Get a quote.
International Board Delivery
Board shipping rates for most international destinations are extremely pricey. But we can ship boards to Canada for as low as $275 plus duties and taxes. We can also stow your board for an upcoming Gorge visit, and help with a board bag and packing materials to ensure it flies home with you safely.
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