Better to buy new older wing... Or used newer wing?

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windsurftom
windsurftom
NSW
402 posts
NSW, 402 posts
12 May 2025 5:56pm
Hi I'm after a 4m wing to go with my 5.
In UK but budget is about 900 AUD

Would I be better off buying a new SMIK V3 for 800

A second hand duotone unit 2024 or Armstrong XPS for 900-1000

Or a 2025 Naish ADX used a few times for 950?

My 5m is an Ozone flow but they are very hard to find and 2k new.

Thanks
Velocicraptor
Velocicraptor
880 posts
880 posts
12 May 2025 10:20pm
Really hard to answer this question without knowing "how used" the used wings are. If they are lightly used, I'd go with the newer second hand wing. If they are heavily used I'd go with the new one. I haven't used the ADX, but I've heard pretty positive things, and that seems like a pretty solid option.
maxpwr
maxpwr
QLD
64 posts
QLD, 64 posts
13 May 2025 7:36am
I'd take the almost new ADX. They're pretty good, plenty of power - I just find the rear handle to be a little too far back but you'll easily adapt.
hilly
hilly
WA
8140 posts
WA, 8140 posts
13 May 2025 10:34am
Still on Smik V3's they are a great wing. Get the hard handle upgrade.


standupsurfshop.com.au/product/smik-wing-ding-fully-rigid-handle/?srsltid=AfmBOoopa8wTl9UPNNonYvZTaA0PVwOsN1mCw7sLXJ-cOmN4yeygmaaG
kiwiupover
kiwiupover
192 posts
192 posts
13 May 2025 10:53am
I would buy a new old wing, especially from 2023 onwards as they all seem to improve a lot from that date onwards.

I could be unlucky with my wings, but >50% of my wings have had warranty issues (stitching, valves, bladders) and having a new product with a 6-12 month warranty is nice.
patronus
patronus
506 posts
506 posts
13 May 2025 3:25pm
Depends what your 5m is so wind ranges complement.
stroppo
stroppo
WA
748 posts
WA, 748 posts
13 May 2025 5:26pm
New old stock is the best value and or demo you still get warranty and try and bargain with there price as they want the old stock gone and generally have a bit of movement as turnover is better than no turnover
goodluck with what you get
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