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kiter63 said..
The S3 release finally has me thinking of grabbing a parawing and debating 4.2 vs 3.4.
I'm a kite foiler turned winger for a few seasons now riding primarily in the Outer Banks of NC.
Intermediate 75kg rider on a 75l Armstrong ML and an 55l Omen Emissary with AFS Silks, 850 and 1050.
Seems the 4.2 would be the choice but debating the 3.4.

Greg's wind charts are accurate. Would make your decision on sizing based on the charts. Sounds like the S3 has more comfortable top end range, and good starting power. Interesting that Greg sized down to a 60l board from his usual 90l which is positive Vol for his weight I believe. Have seen some people saying that the S3 is not a beginner wing but I personally would not let that stop you if you have the patience to figure out how it likes to be trimmed during turns. Can practice pw easily on land with a OneWheel or skateboard to avoid on water frustrations. Hope to try an S3 this weekend but I have yet to see a negative review.

Those that have ridden the S3 curious to hear if you were able to comfortably find a one handed riding position/grip. Sounds like if the handle continued the sweet spot would be in the middle of the D.

Full hand grip behind the handle sounds like too much backline tension for powered riding. Full hand on the outside D handle sounds like full depower and you need to use your fingers on the bar to power up.
Is riding with your hand inside the D Handle the comfortable one handed position or is it still providing a little to much rear line tension?

I think in a time where it seems every brand is just trying to to ghost the competition I think it’s pretty cool to see Greg just doing his own thing and constantly innovating. The S3 really seems to have targeted every weak point of current pw designs. Would love to try one. Have to admit I am a bit skeptical of the D Handle but you can swap it for a straight bar which is nice. Pretty cool actually that he is simplifying the range this year and just has the S3. No double skin or hybrid coming according to his overview video. Sounds like the increased bridles to the canopy gives you the best possible experience with good low end(including pumping) and good high end stability. And some how the new canopy material is 20% thinner!


Having said all of that I am still happy with my v1 Maliko and I am not in a rush to upgrade 🤓