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       Progress
   DIR By: naranek
       Date: July 1, 2020, 6:21 am
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       It's interesting to see the improvements and directions that the
       different manufacturers are taking as we're getting the next
       generation of wings. Last year everyone were saying that their
       design was just the best, but now we see more critique about the
       downsides of the earlier models as well.
       I think Naish were saying that one size is all you need, but now
       they have a variety of sizes.
       Slingshot has ditched the inflatable trailing edge and decreased
       the leading edge tube for their v2. They also went with regular
       handles this time, but the Y handles are also there.
       Naish on the other hand has increased the leading edge tube size
       so it might actually be thicker than Slingshot v2?
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       Re: Progress
   DIR By: Dommo
       Date: July 1, 2020, 10:22 pm
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       Hi naranek
       Good point. The next generation of wings is not only seeing
       improvements in handling and performance, but it's also seeing a
       difference in riding styles as well. For instance the Naish s25
       range doesn't have a great low end, but is very fast, has an
       amazing top end and absorbs gusts to make for a smooth ride when
       powered up. When compared to other brands like Ozone and f-one
       whose wings have a much better low end, but can feel a bit
       punchy in gusts and a bit of a handful at the top of their wind
       range. Others like the Duotone Edge seem to be an allrounder -
       it may not have the best low end or top end, but it's pretty
       damn good at everything. Gong have 3 or 4 ranges available now.
       From what I understand their basic 'Wing' is their cut down
       entry level model, the 'Wing Plus' is a beefed up version of
       that, the 'Pulse' is their high performance/technical wing, and
       the 'Superpower' is their light wind machine. Duotone have a
       boom, but are also bringing out a model with a center strut &
       handles, and rumour has it that other brands will be bringing
       out models with booms.
       These are interesting times. More options gives the consumer
       better choice, soon the biggest problem we will have is knowing
       which one to buy! I've bought wings from 4 different brands over
       the last year in an attempt to find the wing that suits me best
       - Gong (Wing Plus), Takuma, Naish s25, Duotone Edge (I've also
       used and an f-one 5m but only once). Out of those I would say
       the f-one and the Duotone Edge were best (but that's my opinion
       and based on my riding style, preferences and conditions) and
       have finally settled on the Duotone Edge because I love the
       benefits provided by the boom.
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