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Front handle for wings

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Created by Wetscotty A week ago, 20 Jun 2024
Wetscotty
ACT, 2 posts
20 Jun 2024 7:11PM
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Has anyone come across this little handle stiffener I spotted in an Insta post a while back? Could be a nice addition to improve the control while flagging.

Nikita
QLD, 199 posts
20 Jun 2024 8:45PM
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That looks like the 'Slick Pick' handle made by Clemens in Germany. I've ordered a couple of these handles from him and they work ok. They are made from a flexible TPU filament.
I've made some of my own using more rigid (nylon) filament and I think they work a bit better than the flexible Slick Pick.
PM me if you want Clemen's contact details.

jondrums
165 posts
21 Jun 2024 2:27AM
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Nikita said..
That looks like the 'Slick Pick' handle made by Clemens in Germany. I've ordered a couple of these handles from him and they work ok. They are made from a flexible TPU filament.
I've made some of my own using more rigid (nylon) filament and I think they work a bit better than the flexible Slick Pick.
PM me if you want Clemen's contact details.


can you share a print file? awesome idea

Nikita
QLD, 199 posts
21 Jun 2024 7:32AM
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I can, but I've designed my handle to suit the 2022 Slick SLS, while the Slick Pick fits 2023 Slicks (and Unit) onwards. The 2023 front straps are much shorter than the 2022 ones.
Once I've dialed in my 2023 rigid handle design, then I can share the STL. Probably a month or two away.

MrFish
148 posts
21 Jun 2024 6:56AM
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Nikita said..
I can, but I've designed my handle to suit the 2022 Slick SLS, while the Slick Pick fits 2023 Slicks (and Unit) onwards. The 2023 front straps are much shorter than the 2022 ones.
Once I've dialed in my 2023 rigid handle design, then I can share the STL. Probably a month or two away.


Could I get a copy of the SLS stl or step file please ?

MrFish
148 posts
21 Jun 2024 6:57AM
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Wetscotty said..
Has anyone come across this little handle stiffener I spotted in an Insta post a while back? Could be a nice addition to improve the control while flagging.


If you get a model and need someone to print it, I can do that for you. Just cost you shipping from NZ to Aus

Microsurfer
91 posts
22 Jun 2024 4:59AM
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Are they two pieces that click over the existing handle or have to be sewn in?

Nikita
QLD, 199 posts
22 Jun 2024 7:13AM
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MrFish said..

Nikita said..
I can, but I've designed my handle to suit the 2022 Slick SLS, while the Slick Pick fits 2023 Slicks (and Unit) onwards. The 2023 front straps are much shorter than the 2022 ones.
Once I've dialed in my 2023 rigid handle design, then I can share the STL. Probably a month or two away.



Could I get a copy of the SLS stl or step file please ?


Yes, I've sent you a PM.
Here's what it looks like:

It's one piece. No sewing required. You just pop it on when the wing is deflated, and once inflated, it gets 'locked' into place by the inflated shape. I've added a couple of pieces of gorilla tape over the neoprene at the tips to make sure that it doesn't get damaged. You can see the clear tape in the photo.
My handle design is open on the outside because your hand doesn't actually touch the open side, so it feels great in the hand when the wing is flagging. It also allows for easy drying with the handle still installed. I don't remove the handle when packing up.



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