Here is the inside scoop I got on how the new Slicks will be offered. No word on any possible shape changes at this time:

The 2023 Slick lineup will mirror the Unit lineup with a regular version w/ Dacron leading edge and strut and a D/LAB version w/ ALUULA. Both will have the MOD3 canopy material being used in the 2023 Units. No more PentaTX leading edge and strut that is in the current Slick SLS.

We'll see. I'm sure a D/LAB version of the Slick with the MOD3 canopy would be pretty impressive,.....and seriously pricy. All the more reason I'll likely be content to stick with my current SLS quiver this season

sunsetsailboards said..
so we have Duotone, Ensis, Slingshot, and Ocean Rodeo with full booms off top of my head. Anybody I'm missing?

Vayu wings have a full boom. Two separate sections but spans the full length. Had my 4.4 for 18 months now.

turtlewinger said..

Dspace said..
Here is the inside scoop I got on how the new Slicks will be offered. No word on any possible shape changes at this time:

The 2023 Slick lineup will mirror the Unit lineup with a regular version w/ Dacron leading edge and strut and a D/LAB version w/ ALUULA. Both will have the MOD3 canopy material being used in the 2023 Units. No more PentaTX leading edge and strut that is in the current Slick SLS.

We'll see. I'm sure a D/LAB version of the Slick with the MOD3 canopy would be pretty impressive,.....and seriously pricy. All the more reason I'll likely be content to stick with my current SLS quiver this season

I am really wondering why Duotone dropped the lighter & stiffer PentaTX material for leading Edge/strut in the 2023 lineup and use the dacron instead.

Official release date of the Slick V3: April 15th

In the kites the sls models come out different time. As the Slick sls was only resleased in August it maybe that the new sls version is coming this August

at least it would be a non MOD 3 one - but as Alan is a close friend and sparring of Ken, I doubt he would try anything so far from the new canopee material. V3 will be available in an Aluula version as well.

JonnyB said..
Pause the vid at 10mins .30 seconds in 1080HD and you will see the hand written label, the model looks like its says Slick 23

No 7 or 8 metre for the Slick SLS sizing. I wonder if Duotone will offer a light wind option in 7 and 8 metre sizes -- a Slick light wind (SLW)? I doubt Duotone wants to hand off this portion of the market to its competitors.

It has only been 9 months since they introduced the game-changing PentaTX to the Slick. And now it is already gone again?

RossDK said..
It has only been 9 months since they introduced the game-changing PentaTX to the Slick. And now it is already gone again?

Yes. Everybody is wondering. My guess, the SLS got released too late due to unforeseen circumstances (production/shipping issue etc.).The release date of the V1 has been around early April like aimed now for V3.PentaTX is no longer used in the V3, back to the basic Dacron material for front tube and struts.Either to expensive to combine PentaTX and Mod3 materials in the new model or the combination does not harmonize. Anyways, we now see a price drop for the SLS/V2 and stocks are still high :/

turtlewinger said..

RossDK said..
It has only been 9 months since they introduced the game-changing PentaTX to the Slick. And now it is already gone again?

Yes. Everybody is wondering. My guess, the SLS got released too late due to unforeseen circumstances (production/shipping issue etc.).The release date of the V1 has been around early April like aimed now for V3.PentaTX is no longer used in the V3, back to the basic Dacron material for front tube and struts.Either to expensive to combine PentaTX and Mod3 materials in the new model or the combination does not harmonize. Anyways, we now see a price drop for the SLS/V2 and stocks are still high :/

I?d rather guess Penta TX would be too much of an argument against the pricey Aluula version. I wonder if the massive price difference between standard and Aluula version remains as to be seen for Units.

Do you know when standard Sky Wings 23/24 are going to be released ?

COVID release cycle was Jan v2 Unit, June Slick

Now it's back to normal. November v3 Unit, April Slick.

The puzzling bit is what happened to other brands.

Many brands that released in Jan prior years, are yet to release wings. Maybe they are all shifting to April releases.

Hey guys!
I think I asked it before but try it again here. Does anyone know the span of the new unit? I couldn't find anything. I guess it has to be more stretched more than the slick sls. For example the 6.5 slick got 378 cm. So the unit v3 in 6.5 got nearly 390? Anyone got an source? A few ppl asked at duotone page but never an answer there.
Thanx

Driks said..
Hey guys!
I think I asked it before but try it again here. Does anyone know the span of the new unit? I couldn't find anything. I guess it has to be more stretched more than the slick sls. For example the 6.5 slick got 378 cm. So the unit v3 in 6.5 got nearly 390? Anyone got an source? A few ppl asked at duotone page but never an answer there.
Thanx

Dimensions comparison of unit and slick for 3.5m at 4:40 mark..

@DWF
How is that new slick. About the old sls they said it's a bit bitchy and so it feeled for me.
Greetings

turtlewinger said..

turtlewinger said..
New Slick V3 should arrive early April and be available in the shops by mid April.
Let's cross fingers the container ship won't get stuck again in Suez Canal ;)

Sneak Preview:

Do you have its Aluula colour schemes as well ?

I've been very happy with my SLS wings. I do have a Unit V2s as well. I feel the Unit V2 is a little more grunty on the low end, but slower than the Slick SLS on the high end. The Unit V2 goes downwind a little better. I unfortunately put a hole into my 6.0 Unit V2 today. While I wait for it to get fixed I might pick up a Slick SLS 6.5 to replace it, now that the prices are lower as the shops anticipate the new model.