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PARADOX SLS vs. SKYBRID - Both boards are mid-length shapes, both work for a variety of disciplines like Wing Foiling, Parawing, Foil Assist and Prone Foiling (in small sizes).
Here's what sets the Paradox SLS apart from the Skybrid:
+ Lower rocker: Paradox SLS takes off earlier & pumps more efficient, which is important when downwinding - less controlled when going faster with the wing vs. Skybrid, which has the front foot higher.
+ Reduced bottom surface (more bevelled, pointy nose, step tail): Can be pumped out of the water through legs better vs. the wider bottom of the Skybrid, which offers more stability and ease of use in return.
+ More maneuverable/agile vs. Skybrid, making the Paradox SLS the more surfy option for the more advanced rider.
+ Longer esp. in bigger sizes. Adds glide for earlier take-off with Parawing. Smaller volumes are similar in lengths - for more advanced riders / windier conditions.
+ Lighter construction (more like Crush/Midfish), with front strap option only, to avoid jumping - Skybrid can be jumped and ridden with both feet in straps!

georgsurfer said..

Foilingaway said..
Can anyone compare to the Super K V1? Dims are not too far off

I used to Ride the v1 in 85L (custom). The ARC has a wider flat bottom throughout, making it significantly more stable when taxiing. The difference is really dramatic. W parawing it is very easy to pump and get on foil. V1 is probably not much worse if you have perfectly flat water. The moment where you add chop the ARC is much better for me because it is easier to maintain the pumping motion on a more stable board. Once in the air the ARC (and SK2) seem to be less impacted by wind and are flying more stable and seem to ride smaller than the v1

Thanks! That helps a lot. Not much real world info out there than marketing and a shop "review". Trying to justify 2500 (arc) vs 800 used (v1) for my first parawing middy coming from a downwinder. Will wait now for the new Armstrong ML MK2 to decide. If that's the board in hydrogav's PR2 video than it looks kind of similar. But hard to tell