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I've started using PPC M1 and M1-L which are now available in the UK.
I still have some Flux V1 and had North Mode Pros.
The M1 wings are definitely of the Flux / Mode Pro gene pool. Stiff. High pressure with very tight canopies.
They will let you go fast (I've now done over 30knots on the 6m). They also flag out well with a lovely stiff flagging handle (that the flux lacked).
They feel quite like the Mode Pros but perhaps even more rigid. I love the long front handle and oval cross section too.
They are well behaved in transitions and the big wings (I have 6 & 6.5) are surprisingly throw about, easy to tack etc.
Haven't seen much about them on here so thought I would fill a gap.
Disclaimer. I work with the UK PPC importer (but am not sponsored and use other wings, like the Flux).
Thanks for sharing. Any more info on the canopy material on these? Looks like normal ripstop, but the marketing schpiel says it is 30% stronger or some such. Would appreciate some more detailed technical info on the canopy.
Yep that is right. Handles as default, except for the M1-R double skin.
They all have a full dyneema frame apart from the M1-L
I haven't tested the the same size back to back. But they do feel pretty similar across sizes. Same draft, same tight canopy. Same high pressure 10psi+
Generally the low end is good. It's hard to compare because I have different sizes. But the low end of 4m M1-L felt pretty similar to my 4.3 Flux.
Perhaps the M1-L feels s bit softer when a strong gust hits, but hard to say without a back to back test.
But the canopy on the M1-L is definitely a lot lighter material, and I guess there are pros and cons to this.
On the bigger sizes I've only been pumping the leading edge to 9 psi for a tiny bit of pumping flex in super light winds.
I am riding the M-1 in 6.5 and 5.0. I had Slick SLS and Ozone Flux V1 before. I love the handles. I love the stiffness and feel. I like the canopy material. I got rid of my 4.5 SLS as the range of my 5.0 M-1 is insanely good. I have been totally in control in gusts of 30+mph. I am thinking about a 4.0 M1-L for the Gorge trip this summer.
My concern is the Dyneema frame material's toughness and ability to endure my klutzy nature. I am blessed we have a great repair person a few hours away.
I've not had mine long enough to know about the durability. But the dyneema frame seems pretty thick. Time will tell I guess.
