Intermediate riders who are just starting to learn to luff the wing and ride swell often have a hard time getting their hands all the way forward to the leading-edge handle and back again. With the pistol grip front handle on the new SlingWing V3 Hard Handle wings, they can use the front handle to luff the wing by holding the pistol grip instead of moving their hands all the way to the leading-edge handle. Not only does this make the transition from powered riding to luffing easier, but the angled pistol grip front handle also allows you to regulate the power in the wing. By twisting your wrist you can engage power in the wing to give you a little extra speed and keep up with the fast-moving swell. This ability to regulate power when luffing with the hard handle also helps to keep the trailing edge of the wing from dipping toward the water and getting in your way.