Some time ago, we presented the M1 Wing already presented in the form of a test. It impressed with its high speed potential and extremely good control due to its stiffness, but in the hands of newcomers and in light winds, the Wing also turned out to be a little weak-chested. This is precisely why manufacturer PPC Foiling is now launching the M1-L to. The L version is said to be slightly softer than the M1 and M1-X because the stiff Dyneema material is only used here in the area where the strut and front tube are connected. This should make the wing easier to charge in light winds, more efficient to pump and therefore more interesting, especially for freeriders and newcomers to wingfoiling. However, the changed material composition of the M1-L has another positive effect: the M1-L is around 400 to 500 euros cheaper than the M1 and M1-X, depending on the size. Four sizes are available with 3/4/5 and 6 square metres, costing between 1199 and 1349 euros.
In addition to the new M1-L, PPC Foiling now also offers the variant M1-X in three sizes (3/4/5 square metres). "Light as air and strong as steel"is how the manufacturer describes its new wing, which is said to have been optimised for the needs of freestyle and wave fans. This is to be achieved by using a lighter and slightly softer canopy material and newly designed carbon handles. However, the profile and outline correspond to those of the standard M1 model. The weight saving of the M1-X compared to the M1 is around 100 grams. However, both models are priced at the same level, with the M1-X costing between 1569 and 1759 euros, depending on the size.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
