Slingshot's New One Lock Glide 1525 in Action | Glide, Pump, and Fly!

Slingshot's Glide 1525 for the One Lock System is a fairly big wing, also known as the XXL Glide. It's the largest in the Glide lineup, and Tucker has been out playing on it. He thinks it is going to be a popular choice for a variety of riders, but will it be right for you?

What Is the Slingshot Glide 1525?

As you've probably gathered from its name, this wing is 1525cm2 in area. It has a 1169mm span and an aspect ratio of 9, which makes it a mid-high aspect foil. It's not a massive wing, but it's still a lot of fun.

It's got a fairly thin profile so it's efficient and fast for gliding. However, they also pump quite easily. It's got an anhedral shape with a bit of a flare back up at the wingtips so that when you breach the surface, it doesn't ventilate as easily.

Who Is the Glide 1525 For?

A lot of riders will be happy with this wing. While a lot of beginners will choose a lower-aspect wing, this still has enough lift for new riders under 200lbs who are pretty athletic. It's also a good choice for light wind winging. It will excel at pumping and dock starting. If you take it behind the boat, it's good on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th wake.

How Does the Glide 1525 Ride?

For its size, it's a nimble and fun wing. It doesn't take a lot of energy to pump. Tucker's had it out with a parawing in light winds and found that it was great for cruising around the swell. There isn't a lot of power in the waves on light days, and that was no problem with the Glide 1525. It walked that fine line of having enough power without blasting past the waves or stalling out. It was fun to keep it rolling and connect some sets.

Even on a smaller parawing, it was easy to get upwind. It was also pumpable enough for prone riding in small waves. It is a bit big for most people to take it in sizable waves, but it was just right to make laps in those mushy break waves.

What Tail Should I Choose with the Glide 1525?

Tucker has been using the Turbo 180 tail for maximum glide and has found that to be a lot of fun. He's also tried it with the new Flare stabilizers, and that was fun on a smaller board. It let him whip some tighter turns with a tradeoff of pitchiness and instability. It does pair well with any of the One Lock Stabilizers, and new riders might appreciate the extra stability the Verse 270 tail brings to the table. However, if you're pretty athletic, you can certainly learn on the Turbo 180 tail.

Summary

This is a truly versatile wing. It's big and stable enough for lighter beginners, yet not so big that it isn't going to be fun in the waves, riding wake, or pumping. And, of course, it's part of Slingshot's One Lock lineup, so it assembles in just a couple seconds with no tools to bring along. It's got a spare lock mechanism and includes a cover, so you've got everything you need.

Slingshot didn't have anything big and glidey in their One Lock lineup yet, so this is a welcome addition that a lot of people should be able to appreciate. Feel free to give us a call to chat about whether you think it'll be right for you.

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