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SIC Raptor Wing

Name: SIC Raptor Wing
Brand: SIC
SKU: 3590091072361
Price: 454.97 USD
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Description

From SIC

The all-new SIC Raptor wing has been designed and rigorously tested by the team on Maui and Europe. Working in collaboration with sister company CORE Kiteboarding, a leader in kite design and technology, SIC is proud to introduce this series of performance wings.

Features

The wing’s leading edge utilizes our ultra-rigid, non-stretch, ExoTex® Dacron, which incorporates a unique thread structure and emulsion (protective coating) process that allows for a higher-pressure airframe and substantially increases tube strength and rigidity. The non-stretch Dacron improves airflow, flight stability and prevents seam bulging on the leading edge.
Industry-leading, CORETEX® TRIPLE RIPSTOP canopy materials, developed by CORE Kiteboarding, is only available on the SIC Raptor wings. This high performance fabric is protected and strengthened with a unique coating process. CORETEX® sets the standard in breaking strength, tear resistance, UV protection, elongation, and overall durability. Feel the tight, crisp signature only a CORETEX® built wing delivers.
The low aspect ratio of the wing provides tremendous power and due to the shorter wingspan, it reduces the chance of your wing tip dragging in the water when powering up, tacking, jibing and board touch-downs.
The Raptor wing uses an in-flow panel connecting the canopy with the control strut, ensuring that the wing maintains the most efficient aerodynamic profile during acceleration and cruising speed.
The web handle loops help maintain control, trim, and comfort.
The RUSH-AIR valve system enables you to quickly inflate the wing to the requested inflation pressure with little effort as well as allows you to deflate the wing in case of pressure adjustment or when you want to pack up the wing.

Package Includes

Wing
Carry Bag
Wrist Leash
Repair Kit

The valve could be better.

The valve can be difficult to open with cold hands but a tiny amount of silicone grease on the threads seemed to help. The overall build quality is good. I like the beefy handles.

Worst valve ever.

What were they thinking using this valve? Impossible to open with cold hands. Better keep a pair of plyers handy. On the plus side, it's not a bad wing. The 6m is a bit heavy. Not sure yet if I like the beefy handles.

Bad Valve Design

So the wink itself works OKAY, the cap that secures the valve is flimsy. The twist on cap is like the size of a soda bottle which means that they are difficult to release when secured (tightened properly). If the weather is on the cool or cold side, and your fingers are cold, it is very difficult to release. I don’t have to tell you what a drag that is. I have an F One and it’s a breeze. Many other use faucet type grips. This raptor is like trying to open a frozen bottle of beer in the dead of winter. I would not recommend.

Nice power and build

Have had a few sessions on this wing and really enjoyed the feel and construction of the wing. Great handle placement makes for less confusion on where to grab. Seemed well balanced on power and ability to handle winds. Went up wind really well.

Nice all around wing

The Raptor is a nice all around wing. Seems to be build very well with good materials. Wing has a good amount of flex so handles gusts pretty well. Trailing edge seems to always be luffing even when powered going up wind but isn't really a problem.

All around a solid wing.

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