550 posts
Hi,
i, 90kg, have a Slingwing 4.4 and after a few sessions pracitising it's amazing how early it starts flying when pumped properly. But it still needs some wind, about 15 knots i guess.
For the lighter days i consider getting a bigger wing, recently a friend let me test his 6.0 Naish S25 wing. Handling was still ok, but i missed the torque of my Slingwing a little bit.
Now i wonder if a Slingwing 5.4 would be enough for lightwind for my 90 kg or the 6.4 would be the better choice, IF the handling doesn't suffer too much and is comparable to the 6.0 Naish S 25.
What do you think?
WA
8135 posts
I have a 6m Smik and it is awesome. Heaps of grunt, light and controllable.
NSW
1030 posts
Also own a Smik 6m which is great.
I'm 79Kg so definitely don't get the Slingshot 5.4m for your weight in light winds. The Slingshot 6.4 would be more sensible and try to keep a 2 wing quiver from the same brand for consistency and to cover a good wind range.
304 posts
I have the 6.4m and it's been amazing. I'm a decent beginner and have a 5m Fone and have used the 6.4m 80% of the time since owning it. I'm short and about 75kgs. I can get get going in 9/10 knots. Doubled my winging sessions. I have tested many wings the slingshot 6.4 has been the game changer for me..
550 posts
Thanx guys.
So the 6.4 will be it.
