The Duotone model Slick (HERE The Slick SLS with its removable boom system is certainly one of the most popular wings for freeride and freestyle. Now there is to be an update with the Slick SLS. With changes to the profile and outline, a different material mix and a redesign of the windows, Duotone wants to make the new wing even lighter. Accordingly, the Slick SLS, which will be available in four colour variants, will feature a material calledPenta TX which should be light and very stiff at the same time, giving the wing crisp, direct handling. According to Duotone designer Ken Winner, the outline has also been fundamentally adapted to take control and neutrality to a new level:
The SLS is said to be significantly more forgiving than its predecessor. Gusts are better absorbed
However, the tried-and-tested boom system of the previous Slick model has been retained, which is inserted without tools before inflation and fixed in place by inflating the wing. Wingsurfers can therefore also choose between a carbon or aluminium boom for the Slick SLS.
All in all, the Duotone Slick SLS is likely to be aimed primarily at freestylers and wingers who focus primarily on manoeuvres and rotations, as the wing with its more compact design compared to the Duotone Unit ( HERE The new Duotone model will be available in the sizes 3.0/3.5/4.0/4.5/5.0/5.5/6.0/6.5 and 7.0 square metres. The new Duotone model will be available in the sizes 3.0/3.5/4.0/4.5/5.0/5.5/6.0/6.5 and 7.0 square metres.
You will soon be able to find out what the Duotone innovation can do on the water here on the website - we have already ordered a test model.
Here's another action clip of the new SLS:
Further information on the new Wing model is also available HERE on the website of the manufacturer Duotone.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
