Wings 2026: Large wind range & target group - the Slingshot Slingwing V6 in the test

At the end of the 2025 season, Slingshot launched the 6th version of the Slingwing, another update of its all-round wing. It is available in two colour variants and ten sizes. We were able to test the 5.5 square metre size extensively.

On land

If you compare the V6 with the predecessor model V5It is noticeable that the Wing has only been changed in details. For example, the wing can now only be ridden with a boom; there are no longer any plans to fit grips. Clever: The thin carbon boom can be clicked onto the strut in just a few seconds and without the use of tools. The panel layout and the position of the windows have been adjusted on the V6, which now provide a reasonable viewing corridor to leeward. In terms of profile shape, profile tightening and outline, however, the wing goes into the new 2026 season unchanged. The Slingwing V6 is ventilated via two SUP valves, which also enable quick deflation. The profile tension of the wing is flawless and comparatively high, especially at the front. Additional battens at the trailing edge ensure flutter-free handling. The equipment is beyond reproach: the seams on the front tube are protected against chafing with additional patches. The fixed front handle also works well and is wide enough to perform wing passes and even to grip the strap with both hands for a short time.

On the water

As expected, the handling behaviour of the Wing on the water is almost identical. to the predecessor model V5. The wing stabilises excellently when starting off and immediately generates the necessary lift to hover over your head and allow you to stand up, even in light winds. Due to its tight profile, we don't consider the Sling Wing V6 to be an absolute light wind weapon, but with the right pumping technique you can still get enough power out of the wing to take off early, even in marginal conditions and in combination with mid-length boards. Tip: If the recommended inflation pressure is reduced by about one psi, this gives the wing more elasticity and efficiency in light wind conditions.

As soon as you are in the air, the Slingshot Slingwing V6 can really show off its strengths: It stabilises comfortably, feels balanced in the hands, achieves a good top speed and is particularly impressive due to its wide wind range: even strong gusts do not upset the wing, it is always balanced and does not flutter in the hand. This is also the reason why the Wing feels lighter on the water than you might expect from its actual weight of 3.13 kilos.

The Wing also shows no weakness in manoeuvres, with its thin carbon boom it can be manoeuvred excellently and very precisely. The "tip-to-tip" transition is effortless and playful. This also applies to jumps and freestyle tricks, where the V6 is compact and light enough to effortlessly take part in faster rotations. Once you have picked up a swell wave and let the wing fly after it, it stabilises well in a neutral position and develops pleasingly little disturbing life of its own. This emphasises the V6's all-round claim, which it more than lives up to in 2026.

Slingshot Slingwing V6 - the conclusion

The Slingwing V6 continues to position itself as a very strong all-rounder. If you wanted to complain, you could say that there are special concepts for light wind power, freestyle suitability and wave performance that are even better at these individual disciplines. On the other hand, however, there are few wings that combine all facets of wingfoiling as well as the Slingwing V6. The range of use and target group for this wing are definitely as wide as possible.

Control, wind range, application range

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Slingshot Slingwing V6 - technical data

• Test model: Slingshot Slingwing V6 5.5 (since September 2025)
• Wingspan: n/a cm
• Depth: n/a cm
• Weight (own measurement, without leash): 3.13 kg
• Weight: 569 g/m2
• Available sizes: 2,0/2,5/3,0/3,5/4,0/4,5/5,0/5,5/6,0/6,5 qm
• Scope of delivery: Wing, rucksack, leash
• Price (test model): 1159 Euro
• Contact: To the website