One-Lock Kite Front Wings

The Slingshot One-Lock Kite Front Wings are a trio of carbon foil wings built around Slingshot's toolless One-Lock attachment system. Available in 755, 855, and 1255 cm² sizes, they cover a wide performance range from freeride cruising to aggressive carving. Each wing uses monobloc construction with Slingshot's Carbon Arc Layup process and attaches to the mast collar via a lever-lock mechanism, eliminating traditional bolted hardware. The 755 was developed in collaboration with pro rider Fred Hope, while the full lineup sits within Slingshot's broader One-Lock foil ecosystem alongside Ease and Glide front wing families.

• Available sizes: 755 cm², 855 cm², 1255 cm²
• Span (755 / 855 / 1255): 657 mm / 684 mm / 715 mm
• Aspect ratio (755 / 855 / 1255): 5.7 / 5.5 / 4.1
• Weight (755 / 855 / 1255): 0.78 kg / 1.02 kg / 1.48 kg
• Construction: High and mid-modulus carbon fiber, monobloc molded
• Internal reinforcement: Carbon stringer with 0° and 45° carbon layup
• Finishing: Hand-finished trailing edge and tips with integrated fillets
• Included: Protective cover, replacement One-Lock latch kit

The Kite line carries the lowest aspect ratios in Slingshot's One-Lock front wing range, giving each size a freeride-oriented character with quick, responsive handling rather than pure glide efficiency. The 1255 suits riders who are newer to kite foiling or who fly smaller kites in lighter wind — its forward-biased camber profile produces a low stall speed and a forgiving ride that tolerates speed fluctuations. The 855 occupies the middle ground, pairing enough low-end lift for comfortable cruising with a medium-high-speed profile that stays loose through transitions and direction changes. The 755 is aimed at experienced kite foilers chasing speed and tight carving arcs; its high-speed profile supports riders comfortable at 15–30 mph who want rapid directional response.

All three sizes share a design philosophy geared toward a carving, surf-influenced feel on the foil rather than flat-out speed or long-distance pumping. Riders looking for maximum glide efficiency or dedicated downwind performance would look instead at the Glide series within the same One-Lock platform.

Within the One-Lock ecosystem, Slingshot offers three distinct front wing families: the Kite, the Ease, and the Glide. The Kite wings sit at the performance-freeride end of the spectrum, optimized for kitefoiling with their lower aspect ratios and emphasis on maneuverability. The Ease wings target accessible, all-around foiling, while the Glide wings prioritize efficiency and range for downwind and light-wind pumping disciplines. All three families share the same lever-lock interface and pair with Slingshot's three stabilizer options — Turbo, Carve, and Verse — and three mast choices spanning aluminum to high-modulus carbon. This interchangeability lets riders reconfigure their setup without tools, mixing front wings, stabilizers, and masts to match conditions. Compared to competing kite-specific foil wings from brands like F-One or North, the One-Lock Kite wings differentiate primarily on the toolless assembly system and the breadth of the modular platform behind them.