PPC M1-R 5.5M Dual skin
Used for 30 minutes.
$1800, practically brand new, no tax, no shipping… and no tariff! located in San Diego, if you can’t do a local pick up, you pay shipping.
Price dropped to $1500, want to sell it before the weekend.
Would you take $1000? I’ll drive down and pick it up if so.
Want to sell it not desperate
The 5.5 is gone but if you really want a PPC I have an M1-X 5m with less than 5 hours on it
*It does have a leading-edge, pro repair that was done correctly by Sam in Maui.
You can have that one for $1,000
Hi Adan, could you please share some thoughts on your experienced 30min with the SDS wing ? thx !!!
Hey Foxi! Happy to share my thoughts.
I had a 30-minute session with the 5.5M SDS M1-R wing. I chose the 5.5 thinking the extra surface area would give me more low-end power and top-end speed—but honestly, I didn’t need the extra 0.5m. Full disclosure: I rarely use wings larger than 5m. If the wind drops, I usually upsize my foil and stick with either a 4m or 5m wing.
I’ve spent a lot of time on the M1 and M1-X (in both 4m and 5m sizes), so I decided to stay in my comfort zone and swapped the wing in this listing for a 5m SDS M1-R. I’ve flown it back-to-back with the M1 5m and M1-X 5m. Each wing has its own personality, and I enjoy all three for different reasons.
Here’s my take on the SDS M1-R:
- It handles differently. The M1-R has a boom, and the SDS wing just wants to fly—it’s clearly more performance-oriented. In gusty conditions, it cuts through the wind and keeps driving forward rather than getting pushed around.
- Compared to the M1-X, it lacks that playful yet efficient balance I enjoy for flagging out in the surf. Instead, the wing stays driven, wanting to fly forward with the strut parallel to the water.
- It doesn’t pull as hard as the M1 when it’s loaded up. Instead of delivering that deep power feel, it channels energy into forward drive. (For context, I don’t use a harness.)
- It feels like a race wing. The boom gives some extra options for hand placement, which I appreciated.
- I’ve developed more respect for this wing—on a few occasions, I over-trimmed and pointed too far upwind, which literally spun me out. It definitely rewards finesse and punishes sloppy handling, especially during turns (which I’m guilty of sometimes
).
Overall, the SDS M1-R is a solid performer with a very distinct feel. It flies beautifully—great for speed and precision—but it’s not as forgiving as the M1 or M1-X.
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Hello Adan,
thx a lot for your brief answer I had not expected in this depth ! 
I have taken the following learnings - assumed I got you right:
- If my to go size currently is a 5.5m single panel, I do not need to think about anything bigger.
- I have to understand the SDS as an addition to my current quiver, but not a replacement, if playfulness is concerned. So its not a wing you´d chose to learn manouvers with.
If you’re already using a PPC 5.5m wing, the 5.5m SDS M1-R is likely a safe and satisfying upgrade—you’ll probably be very happy with it.
However, if you’re using a different brand, it’s important to do your homework and compare dimensions. Wing shapes and proportions can vary significantly between brands, even at the same listed size. This can affect how the wing performs—for example, some wings might have a wider span and be more prone to catching tips on the water, while others may allow more clearance and handle a larger size better.
PPC provides a helpful span vs. chord chart on their website (see screenshot). It’s definitely worth reviewing that data and comparing it to your current wing before making a decision.
Depending on your riding style the SDS could be your one wing quiver, but I think the single skin wings are more suited for the surf. I have seen the SDS used for freestyle, I am not a freestyle guy so it’s probably not fair for me to give an opinion here but if I decided to start doing freestyle, I would be using a different (cheaper) wing to learn.
