Apple Skipper Prone: High Performance Prone Foil Board
The high performance Apple Skipper Prone foil board: thinner, stiffer, and with better foil connection. Surf foiling evolves rapidly – and with it the Apple Skipper Prone. Designed for experienced riders in our pro and ambassador team who are looking for the next step in performance.
Skipper Concept
The Skipper concept is based on a new hull concept. The boards are thinner throughout, allowing for a more direct foil connection. Under the front foot, there is a unique “bulge” shape that sits slightly lower than the foil box. This bulge displaces water upon landing and makes the board “skip” back up. Ideal for foam bashes and more radical foil surfing. The Skipper Prone features grab rails in the nose area, which help with holding on to the board when duck diving.
Tight Turns in the Pocket
The outline of the board is much narrower than our other surf foil boards. Perfect for tight turns in the pocket and harder carves without the risk of the rail touching the water and slowing you down. The foil boxes are placed slightly forward and feature the all new Appletree long boxes for more foil placement flexibility.
Stick Your Landings
There is also more rocker in the board's bottom, while keeping the deck as flat as possible. This helps sticking landings and forces the board up when paddling in. You do lose a bit of early planing, but this is a board for experienced riders, who should be fine with a little less volume and paddle power.
For Lighter and Advanced Riders
The Skipper Prone lineup is compact. Starting at 4'5" in 28L, ideal for lighter and advanced riders. Larger sizes do not get much longer, but thicker to gain volume. Stock sizes are 28L, 34L and 40L. In-between sizes are available as custom orders.
The Skipper Prone comes as “board only”. Inserts and pads are available as custom options.
Dylan Wichmann on the Skipper Prone 28L:
“Being much thinner than the other models, the connection to the foil is much more direct. I really like the outline, being narrower and having a more pulled in tail allows you to turn that much harder, without having to worry about a wide tail catching on the water.”
“I also really like the rocker in the nose, while keeping the rest of the board flat. This means you will still be standing parallel to your foil but be less likely to have the nose catch on the water when touching down. I think all surf foil boards will start to look more and more like this model.”
Size Chart – Apple Skipper Prone
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4'5" | 18.5" | 2.6" | 28 L |
| 4'55" | 18.75" | 2.8" | 31 L |
| 4'6" | 19.0" | 2.9" | 34 L |
| 4'65" | 19.25" | 3.0" | 37 L |
| 4'7" | 19.5" | 3.2" | 40 L |
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- google_titel: Appletree Apple Skipper Prone
Material / Construction
- Exclusive 50K closed cell foam core – waterproof, lightweight, and highly resilient
- 100% carbon fiber construction for maximum stiffness and minimal weight
- FUTURES Oneshot boxes embedded in ultra-high density PET honeycomb panel for unmatched durability
- Vacuum lamination process ensures optimal bond between core and carbon layers
- Reinforced insert blocks allow for custom positioning and secure attachment
- Extra patches under feet prevent heel denting
- Inserts made from high density material, position adjustable
Scope of Delivery
- Apple Skipper Prone Foil Board
