FINDING NEW Wing BUDDIES HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

ACADEMY APP: INTRODUCING SPOTS

When arriving at a new Wing Foil spot, having local insight or even a pal with you can make all the difference. And the best part? Meeting new wing buddies is now just a few clicks away.

The Duotone Wing Academy App has always been aimed at connecting our community. After its launch in 2021, the App quickly became an essential tool for Wing Foilers worldwide. Being home to over 31.000 users, it offers tips and tricks for each Wing Foil discipline and the possibility to connect with other Wing Foilers and Duotone athletes. Introducing the new SPOTS feature in the Academy App, we've taken it a step further to bring our wing community even closer together!

With SPOTS, you can now CHECK-IN at a new Wing Foil spot and share your location with riders around you. Or search the map to see who's riding where in the world in real time. The DIRECT MESSAGE feature lets you send other riders private messages and helps you contact users who have marked the spot as their HOME SPOT. Local riders will be more familiar with local rules and regulations. Or are there any obstacles to watch out for, like some hidden rocks lurking in the water, or does the wind get fluky most days at a particular time, etc.? Or simply message riders close to you to arrange a meet-up for a session!

All these functions that the new SPOTS feature offers aim to help you with every step of the way for your first session at a new location. Simply log in and search for the spot you want to go Wing Foiling. The App will show you the precise location with the option to save it for the future and/or be navigated to it via Google Maps. Additionally, to get a clearer picture of what the spot looks like, you can go through content (photos and videos) that other App users have posted on THE STAGE. Thanks to the new SPOTS feature, users can now TAG LOCATIONS when uploading content.

How to use SPOTS

LIVE CHECK-IN AT A SPOT
Are you arriving at a new wing spot and would like to share your live check-in location with the community? Or even before a trip, you can scan who's already at the spot. Simply click on the lower right location button on the map and select the spot and time you will be there. Of course, you can also cancel your check-in or change your location anytime.

CHECKED IN USERS
The tab "Checked-In Wing Foilers" will show you all live check-ins from the community in your selected map section. By zooming out of the map, you'll see more "live Wing Foilers," or zoom in to see fewer. While swiping up the tab, the whole list of riders is visible, with a location icon giving directions to their wing spot. Further, you can also send the checked-in riders a direct message, as well as see users’ riding level and time at the location.

CREATE A NEW WING FOIL COMMUNITY SPOT ON THE MAP

To add a new wing community spot on the map, go to the "stage" section in the app and click on the top "plus" icon. Select "wingfoil moment," where you can add a picture or video of the spot you’d like to add on the map. After you have selected the content to upload, click on the "add location" field, and you will be directed to the map to choose the new wing spot. Further, you can also add additional information to the community spot, such as the required riding level, best wind possibility, and probability. After clicking "upload," other users will be able to see your newly created spot with a flag symbol on the map.

CONNECT WITH HOMESPOT USERS
You'll find all users who marked the spot as their home spot by clicking on the pins with a "home" symbol. For instance, you can message local riders about the best wind direction, tides, currents, or other obstacles to check before riding at a new spot.

UPLOADING CONTENT TO AN EXISTING OR COMMUNITY SPOT
You can upload your latest pictures and videos by clicking on the "stage" section in the App and selecting the upper right "+" symbol. Either by sharing a "Wing Foil moment" or starting a "voting session." Simply choose the content you'd like to upload, and a tab will open, where you can "add location" and more detailed information about the spot.

FILTER
Would you like to see the map only with homespots pins or just Duotone Pro Centers around you? To search for selected spots, simply click on the filter icon on the map so only the pins you're interested in will be visible.

SEARCH 
To help find certain spots quicker, you can use the search tap at the top of the map. For instance, when you’re looking for spots you've already saved or a Duotone Pro Center.   

HOW TO ADD YOUR HOME SPOT: 
Go to the profile section in the app and click on the “settings” icon next to your user name.  After selecting profile details, go to “home spot” to search for your home Wing Foil  location and add it to your profile. 

SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

CHECK OUT THE ACADEMY APP FOR THE NEW FEATURE, AND TRAIN WITH YOUR NEW BUDDIES TODAY!