# North Mode Ultra?

**URL:** <https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/north-mode-ultra/8486>\
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**Tags:** wing\
**Created:** [January 27, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/north-mode-ultra/8486 "2025-01-27T10:11:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![vol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/vol/32/6988_2.png) [@vol](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/vol)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/north-mode-ultra/8486/1 "2025-01-27T10:11:36Z")

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Hi there,

I’m considering buying the Mode Ultra Wing 4.2 because it appears to be strong and durable.  
Has anyone used it for a while? Does the wing maintain its shape over time? Any quality concerns?

Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![mirza3627162](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc79bd/32.png) [@mirza3627162](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/mirza3627162)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/north-mode-ultra/8486/2 "2025-01-27T14:54:21Z")

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Not quite Ultra, but I’ve had the original Mode 5.5m for about 1.5 years now and it’s still awesome, even after two big repairs (canopy and LE). I have smaller wings but if I’m not sure about conditions I know this wing works from 10-30 kts with awesome upwind and stability. That said, it gives up maneuverability and “light feeling” compared to other wings, e.g. you have to guide it around a tack with your back hand rather than just pulling it through with your front hand.

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**Author:** ![OmarFoilCol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4bbf92/32.png) [@OmarFoilCol](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/OmarFoilCol)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/north-mode-ultra/8486/3 "2025-01-27T14:55:23Z")

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I haven’t

but catched my eyes you’re looking for durability and a lasting shape of the wing over time -  
I was just talking to a friend yesterday about my PPC M1 (1st gen) and how it has kept it’s shape and canopy still feels stiff and not flapping. I think the main reason for this is having such a rigid frame, it does makes the ride gruntier and it’s good enough for flaggin while surfing but not a top surfer - but improves durability a keeps the good feeling in the hands for longer time -  
I guess the new M1-L and M1-X are intended to make the wing more surfy and softer and retaining that durability with the DYNEEMA high pressure resistant frame -

So I think you should look for a dyneema wing if you’re looking for long lasting shapes.  
I don’t see this effect not even in the aluula wings - Dynemaa is a bit heavier but definetly stiffer. Aluula is more gentle - stiffer than dacron - but not sure if as long lasting.