GEN 2. CARBON WINGS AND FRONT WING SWEEPS
PUSH THE LIMITS OF PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
At SL Racing, we never stop refining. Every design, every layer, every curve exists to deliver measurable performance gains for athletes. Our Gen.2 Carbon Wing and Carbon Fron Wing Sweep take that pursuit further than ever before – engineered without compromise on strength, balance or reliability.
When we launched our original carbon wing, it marked a turning point for many rowers, making the shift from traditional aluminium to high-tech carbon. The result was clear: greater stiffness, lower weight, and a feel that inspired confidence with every stroke. But progress never rests, and with new materials, data insights, and manufacturing innovations at our disposal, it was time to go back to the drawing board.
REDEFINING THE RIGGER
Over the past six months, SL Racing worked closely with Pure Design and Engineering. Industry-leading aerodynamicists and composite specialists with expertise honed through America’s Cup campaigns. Together, we analysed every aspect of the wing: materials, weight distribution, drag reduction, and force under load. The result is a structure that looks strikingly different from its predecessor and performs on a whole new level.
Our composite partners, Ayos, translated those engineering blueprints into reality, refining the lay-up schedule and laminate configuration to deliver optimal stiffness, consistency, and durability across every rig size.
WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW- 650g lighter than Gen.1
- Reduced drag through refined aerodynamic profiling
- Optimised strength-to-weight ratio using High Modulus Carbon Fibre, known for its exceptional stiffness and rigidity
- Faster production process for improved efficiency and consistency
Each wing is manufactured in New Zealand using advanced autoclave technology, ensuring precise curing and repeatable results.
THE NEW CARBON SWEEP SERIES. THE EDGE YOUR EIGHT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR.
This isn’t a refresh. It’s a completely new design. Every element is engineered from the ground up with one goal in mind: to make your eight faster, more efficient, and first across the line.
Materials, lay-up schedule, aerodynamic profiling, weight distribution, and force under load. Every decision is interrogated. Every gram accounted for. The same engineering philosophy that put Emma Twigg on the Paris 2024 Olympic podium has now been brought to sweep rowing.
Our Carbon Sweep Rigger for eights has already made its debut on the New Zealand racing circuit this season. The response has been exactly what we engineered it to be.
Carbon sweep wings for pairs and fours, along with Carbon Reverse Wings for doubles and quads, are set to follow throughout winter 2026. The series is just getting started.
BUILT TO WIN
The new Carbon Wing and Carbon Front Wing Sweep isn’t just lighter and faster, it’s a statement of intent. Every gram, curve, and fibre reflects our ongoing commitment to engineering that gives athletes the edge, from club to elite level, providing more opportunity to be first across the line.
Contact us directly to learn more about how the Gen 2 Carbon Wing and Carbon Front Wing Sweep can elevate your crew’s performance or purchase directly.
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