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Tight and Powerful wing suggestions

Created by windsurftom windsurftom  > 9 months ago, 19 May 2024
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windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

19 May 2024 7:03pm
Hi i'm looking to build my wing quiver.

I am looking for powerful wings that you can use a size small, compared to other wings.
I also prefer wings with a tighter canopy and very little flutter.

I had a few lessons on a SMIK v3 wing and it seemed to do both.
Recently I have been using a 2023 Duotone Slick and i didn't like it as much, didn't feel as powerful and a more twisty canopy.

Any advice welcome
pacoz
pacoz

89 posts

19 May 2024 6:31pm
I have reedin superwing x. Those are very powerful, zero flutter. I ride my 4.7m when others are on 5 and up, but you need a really strong grip for those, they pull very hard
windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

20 May 2024 5:01pm
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pacoz said..
I have reedin superwing x. Those are very powerful, zero flutter. I ride my 4.7m when others are on 5 and up, but you need a really strong grip for those, they pull very hard


Thank you, I will have a look at them.
TooMuchEpoxy
TooMuchEpoxy

430 posts

20 May 2024 5:30pm
Cab Mantis is a tight, powerful wing for poor people
hilly
hilly

WA

7979 posts

20 May 2024 5:38pm
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windsurftom said..
Hi i'm looking to build my wing quiver.

I am looking for powerful wings that you can use a size small, compared to other wings.
I also prefer wings with a tighter canopy and very little flutter.

I had a few lessons on a SMIK v3 wing and it seemed to do both.
Recently I have been using a 2023 Duotone Slick and i didn't like it as much, didn't feel as powerful and a more twisty canopy.

Any advice welcome


Smik V4
DWF
DWF

DWF

710 posts

20 May 2024 9:05pm
Aluula makes a difference.

I rode Aluula 3 years ago. At that time, they had issues with delaminating. Rolling the wing up, the Aluula seemed extra crunchy. So I switched to folding.

This season, I gave Aluula another try. Now they feel like Dacron rolling them up. All the extreme crunchy noise is gone. So my assumption is, the lamination layer has changed, the material has improved.

I've gained range in each size going with Aluula. Low end and high end is better.
larsdegroot
larsdegroot

169 posts

20 May 2024 9:35pm
Totally happy with my new Nova pro . Super stiff frame and still flex in the tips. Canopy is pretty tight. Great wing, give it a try. And half the price of aluula.
windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

20 May 2024 11:45pm
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TooMuchEpoxy said..
Cab Mantis is a tight, powerful wing for poor people



Thanks, I can't say I think of myself as a poor person, but can't justify the expense of the allula wings.

The mantis does indeed look nice and tight. How do the windows hold up over time?
windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

20 May 2024 11:48pm
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larsdegroot said..
Totally happy with my new Nova pro . Super stiff frame and still flex in the tips. Canopy is pretty tight. Great wing, give it a try. And half the price of aluula.


They look like great wings for the price. I found some 2023 on run off at very good prices.
Thanks for the suggestion
windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

21 May 2024 1:36am
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hilly said..

windsurftom said..
Hi i'm looking to build my wing quiver.

I am looking for powerful wings that you can use a size small, compared to other wings.
I also prefer wings with a tighter canopy and very little flutter.

I had a few lessons on a SMIK v3 wing and it seemed to do both.
Recently I have been using a 2023 Duotone Slick and i didn't like it as much, didn't feel as powerful and a more twisty canopy.

Any advice welcome



Smik V4


I really like the Smik wings, the V3 is the nicest one I have tried. I was wondering if they lost any power for the size as the V4 is a bit flatter than the V3
Windbot
Windbot

510 posts

21 May 2024 12:15am
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windsurftom said..

TooMuchEpoxy said..
Cab Mantis is a tight, powerful wing for poor people




Thanks, I can't say I think of myself as a poor person, but can't justify the expense of the allula wings.

The mantis does indeed look nice and tight. How do the windows hold up over time?


My 2022 had been holding up fine. Also look for the Dakine Cyclone, it's a rebranded version of the '22 without harness/paddle mount loops. There are deals out there to be had on the Dakine variant.
DeMiDa
DeMiDa

11 posts

21 May 2024 1:47am
Have a look for the Ozone Flow. The canopy is really tight and a wing with very good lowend. I'm 78kg an use the 4,3 as my main wing from 12kn.
DeMiDa
DeMiDa

11 posts

21 May 2024 1:47am
Have a look for the Ozone Flow. The canopy is really tight and a wing with very good lowend. I'm 78kg an use the 4,3 as my main wing from 12kn.
windsurftom
windsurftom

NSW

401 posts

21 May 2024 7:02am
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DeMiDa said..
Have a look for the Ozone Flow. The canopy is really tight and a wing with very good lowend. I'm 78kg an use the 4,3 as my main wing from 12kn.




Now that's exactly what I'm looking for. Perfectly tight canopy at rest and plenty of shape.
Thank you

dejavu
dejavu

825 posts

22 May 2024 11:28pm
hammer
hammer

WA

103 posts

23 May 2024 12:01pm
I've enjoyed the Neil Pryde Fly this last 6 months. I get the 3.6 going around 20knts at 90kgs with 1200 front w and 95lt board. I notice the Fly 2 uses Challenge fabric (as does Smik 4). Looks way stronger than some fabrics without the $$$$. As in plenty of wings start out tight and blow out after a good season.
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