Thank you for your thoughts, Philip. 🤙🏽 We appreciate your suggestion to get a shotgun mic or sound dampen the room as well. Good winds to you, my friend. -Aaron
you'll find an in-depth answer here... th-cam.com/video/y8ksZxkxTuc/w-d-xo.html Basically, it has some materials which give it more longevity. It also has more dihedral which helps tip clearance but makes it roll over easier. -Tucker
Thanks for the video Tucker. How does the Unit V3 compare to the New Unit D/lab? Are the advantages worth the extra cost for the D/lab? I'm looking specifically at getting a wing for light wind riding. Currently riding with an Echo 3.3 and Echo 4.0 for medium to higher winds.
Hi Bryan, The V2, V3, or D/lab would be a notable upgrade from your Echo in terms of weight and light wind ability. I'd say if you are over 190lbs or like to ride really overpowered the D/lab is totally worth it. It's also a great option for people who spend a lot of hours on the water since it will keep the wing performance for a longer period before fatiguing. - Tucker
That one hand clip kinda sell the SLS well.. nothing comes close for light wind downwind on small swell. Someone should 3d Print a piece that quick connect to the 2 handles on the Unit wing, would be the perfect wing :D
Great Video and much appreciated.. I currently am using v3 slingshot. I really like my 4.5 because it has a middle handle that i can reach out and grab on jibes to get that little pull that keeps me on foil. The 3.5 doesn't have a middle handle and I really miss it. I am thinking of getting a different 3,3.5,4 .. Probably about 3.5.. what wing manufacturers have smaller wings with a center of power to easily reach out and grab and what ones do you recommend based on your personal experience? Also for what its worth i am often overpowered with the 3.5 and feel like it may have similar characteristics to what you are describing with the unit and having the grunt which seems to be a negative in higher winds.
Hi Chris, I'd check out the Slick SLS. The mini-boom gives you limitless grip options and it is more forward pulling for a smoother ride in high winds. -Tucker
That's the first time I've heard that. You might want to consider some riding gloves... www.mysticboarding.com/products/rash-glove?variant=41055161286835 We don't have them on the website but reach out to me for a quote... Tucker@mackite.com
I modified my boom to a two piece for my last trip. Cut it in the middle and epoxied an aluminum threaded connection.
That's awesome Per. I'd love to see photos if you have them. Tucker@mackite.com
I'd like to see that too
Tucker what size loop are you using?
@@t7639 this is the 32". I like a longer loop since I'm 6'3 and have long arms. -Tucker
Sorry for the late reply. I will take some photos but it is nothing special.
Thanks for this video
You're very welcome, my friend-thank YOU for sharing the stoke. 🤙🏽 Good winds! -Aaron
Hi, I am a novice to wingfoil. Tryed 2 times… like to have soething for light wind… which wing do you recomend?
Awesome review! Please consider getting a shotgun mic or sound dampening the room.
Thank you for your thoughts, Philip. 🤙🏽 We appreciate your suggestion to get a shotgun mic or sound dampen the room as well. Good winds to you, my friend. -Aaron
How does the new Unit V3 compare to the previous V2 model?
you'll find an in-depth answer here...
th-cam.com/video/y8ksZxkxTuc/w-d-xo.html
Basically, it has some materials which give it more longevity. It also has more dihedral which helps tip clearance but makes it roll over easier. -Tucker
Thanks for the video Tucker. How does the Unit V3 compare to the New Unit D/lab? Are the advantages worth the extra cost for the D/lab? I'm looking specifically at getting a wing for light wind riding. Currently riding with an Echo 3.3 and Echo 4.0 for medium to higher winds.
Hi Bryan, The V2, V3, or D/lab would be a notable upgrade from your Echo in terms of weight and light wind ability. I'd say if you are over 190lbs or like to ride really overpowered the D/lab is totally worth it. It's also a great option for people who spend a lot of hours on the water since it will keep the wing performance for a longer period before fatiguing. - Tucker
That one hand clip kinda sell the SLS well.. nothing comes close for light wind downwind on small swell.
Someone should 3d Print a piece that quick connect to the 2 handles on the Unit wing, would be the perfect wing :D
I think Wingman makes a middle-handle spanner add-on like that. I sometimes grab my harness line for one handed downwind riding as well. -Tucker
Currently riding a CWC 6M. Is the overall power the same on the Slick 6M or would you consider a 5.5. ? Im a light weight 155 lbs and 6’1” tall.
Great Video and much appreciated.. I currently am using v3 slingshot. I really like my 4.5 because it has a middle handle that i can reach out and grab on jibes to get that little pull that keeps me on foil. The 3.5 doesn't have a middle handle and I really miss it. I am thinking of getting a different 3,3.5,4 .. Probably about 3.5.. what wing manufacturers have smaller wings with a center of power to easily reach out and grab and what ones do you recommend based on your personal experience? Also for what its worth i am often overpowered with the 3.5 and feel like it may have similar characteristics to what you are describing with the unit and having the grunt which seems to be a negative in higher winds.
Hi Chris, I'd check out the Slick SLS. The mini-boom gives you limitless grip options and it is more forward pulling for a smoother ride in high winds.
-Tucker
Thank you. Good Review
Very welcome
I've got the sls and I've worn the skin off my inner thumbs holding the boom...hoping my technique improves somehow
That's the first time I've heard that. You might want to consider some riding gloves...
www.mysticboarding.com/products/rash-glove?variant=41055161286835
We don't have them on the website but reach out to me for a quote... Tucker@mackite.com