There are many different types of kitesurf kites available in todays market, so well help. Slingshot kites the slingshot rally, wave and fuel are better than ever for 2017. Rally slingshot 20 rpm story from slingshot kite on vimeo. While testing a 9 meter kite on the beach in lighter wind we find out that the kite flies fast through the air, has great stability and generates some impressive lift even in light wind conditions. Texas store, shipped to continental usa via usps, or worldwide. Slingshot turbine 17m 2012 light wind relaunch duration.
This is what has brought the fame and five world champion titles to this kite this is the status as of 2016 more to come, we are sure. The zcontrol bar is designed to work exclusively with the z kite. At the level the rpm is designed for that means bigger, better, loftier inair performance. The rpm from slingshot has been pushing the boundaries of what can be done with a hybrid kite for just over a year now. Op zoek naar een tweedehands kite voor een eerlijke prijs. It has the ability to be either a five or fourline kite, which adds to its convenience and. All of our staff are kiteboarding instructors who constantly test different gear to be able to provide the best information and recommendations to. Kiteboarding control bars are an essential piece of equipment used to steer inflatable and foil kites. The rpm created and still dominates the 3 strut openc category. Uitleg over verschillende soorten kites door kitemana. Naish park 20 vs slingshot rpm 20 kitesurfing forums. Mar 14, 2014 the rpm steering feels direct and responsive, and it likes to be ridden fast and powered up. Kiteworld magazine the original international kitesurfing. The new 2014 builds on our proven legacy with a kite that rides faster, is more responsive, more crisp and more dialed in than ever before.
Get from us one of the old style pre20 velcro donkey dicks. Some of the test team riders preferred the old park s extra tuning options available for the kite bridle settings that are absent in this model. I ride the rebel mostly just in the surf although i do occasionally go out on super windy days and boost some big jumps. For years, the rpm was finetuned to load, pop and go slack in the air before reengaging. The slingshot rpm is the undisputed leader of its category and followed by all. The naish park offers the ideal blend of performance that offers the right amount of c kite feel, with enough levels of depower and handling to excel in waves and general freeriding. We carry control bars and replacement parts for all major brands of kites. Kite traction sports community leading discussions about kite surfing, kite buggying, kite skating landboarding, kite skiing and kite jumping. In fact the rpm was the first bridled kite to win a world freestyle championship. Torch by inmotion kitesurfing local cape town kitesurfer, steven bertieroberts recently tested the 2011 naish park 8m kite, and compares it to his 2011 naish torch. North rebel 9m, naish park 9m, fone bandit vii 10m, north evo 9m. We offer the best prices on gear in the industry, have excellent before and after sale support, and provide great incentives to shop with us. Slingshot rpm or slingshot rally advice on picking a kite. The rpm has always been a benchmark in the word of freestyle and wakestyle and will not disappoint in 20.
It is one of the few bridled kites used by a top 5 pkra rider. Slingshot is proud to announce its second generation rpm. Follow the guidelines and safety precautions found in this users guide to help maximize your enjoyment and to prolong the life of your kite. Power kite forum 05 slingshot 07 slingshot bar need. It is the kind of kite which suits any rider and any style, as well as any riding conditions. It features a simple 3strut openc design which is what many brands are now producing, and the rpm was one of the first having originally been released 5 years ago. Allround performance freeride and unhooked 3 strut sle kite. We changed everything with the introduction of the rpm five short years ago. If you dont see the control bar or part you need please give us a call to discuss special ordering options.
The zcontrol bar offers plug and play simplicity with a clean uncluttered control system that is easy use day in and day out. User manuals naish kiteboarding kites, kiteboards, soft. Its proven openc canopy design and slingshot s patented split strut technology continue to push kite design to a new level even today. The badass graphics of the rpm suit the style and performance of this kite. Click on the links below to access our product quick start guides. First of all, im not only a tester but also an owner of the rally 20. We worked closely with prorider billy parker to design a board that can hit. Dec 08, 2017 eight years ago our madscientist designers locked themselves in the lab and made it their mission to stitch together all the best features into a single kite. Compatibility on most naish kites manufactured from 2009 20. The rpm features slingshots unique shock absorbing irs bridle system. When you unhook and let go the bar, your kite will hang on your safety leash on both front lines. The rpm is a much faster kite, very precise flying characteristics and fast turning and loops.
Background for those that missed the m test in the september issue, the chopper is a brand new sail concept from naish, developed following an accidental experiment by mark angulo who broke a mast highup on a naish force. For 2015, the park continues with this winning formula and appeals to riders that want smooth pull and the right control while riding unhooked. The park continues as a standout threestrut kite that feels both balanced and ready for action whether youre throwing down in the flatwater or charging the surf. These kites are incredibly versatile, stable, predictable, effortless relaunch and a ton of range.
Hookedin jumping with rpm is not epically huge, but the controlled pop you can generate from the kite certainly is. The 20 naish park is a universal kiteboarding machine. Slingshot rpm marchio che non ha bisogno di presentazioni. The rpm has been in the slingshot lineup for quite some time now, and this latest offering builds even more on the quality and performance of its predecessors. Hi francisco i have just heard that the new wave sst will now come in all sizes 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 i have an 8m and 6m currently i have a 6m and 8m 201516 edition and really love them. The rpm features slingshot s unique shock absorbing irs bridle system. Through years of testing and rider feedback, we have made new improvements and subtle refinements to set a new standard for performance and durability. Looking to reach back in the archives for details about your bar, kite or foil. The bar pressure lightens up a little when you park it and sheet out, allowing you to blast along in comfort. Naish fly 15m light wind kitesurfing kite 20 comes complete with kite, bag. The shape of the new 2012 rpm is a bite more c kite. Maximum versatility without sacrificing an ounce of performance is the crossover collection mantra. Well i was looking at the cabrinha switch blade, the switch blade on the cabrina web site has a wind range of 9 mph to 14 mph on the 14m asuming i weighed 165 lb actually i weigh 190 lbs.
The ring is large enough to fit the velcro through there, and to also attach your safety leash. The rpms open c platform allows for fast riding, explosive pop with the correct amount of boost, travel and drift. If sliders and park style riding is your game, the rpm s performance is ideal. Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with the technical features and benefits built into every naish kite. Youri zoon has demonstrated that this kite really can be a freestyle machine as well as a freeride weapon.
Examples would be slingshot rpm, north vegas, naish torch. The slingshot rpm manual continues here with slingshot rpm kite settings. Slingshot trim cleat for 2010 and newer compstick guardian. You can find everything you need for your kiteboarding adventure. Also added to the 2015 rpm is the new one pump speed system, which increases inflation efficiency to get you out on the water faster and with less energy than before. Windance is the largest online used gear shop in the world. The turning is responsive, predictable and consistent. The new 2014 rpm builds on our proven legacy with a kite that rides faster, is more responsive, more crisp and more dialed in than ever before. The 2012 was a little bit faster, especially the bigger sizes. Theyve just dropped their early 2017 product on the market and it is looking tight, with twin tips, surfboards and kites all ge.
I like the rally in the larger sizes 12 and 14, as it has a better low end than the rpm, but if youre looking at a 10m i would go with the rpm every day of the week. You want a kite you can count on when conditions get gnarly, when your friends challenge you to a jumpoff or when youre bound and determined to take that next step in progression, whatever that may be. Get from us one of the old style pre 20 velcro donkey dicks. Buy the newest slingshot rpm in cape town, south africa with best price guarantee. Out of the bag the 2011 rpm is an extension of the previous years designs, maintaining the open c canopy with dualpulley bridle weve become used to.
If sliders and parkstyle riding is your game, the rpms performance is ideal. Slingshot developed a full suspension bridle for the rpm, so that even when you unhook it just stays steady and sits nicely forward in the window. Get a kite is a search engine for used kitesurf equipment. The 20 rpm crossover kite is a powerful combination of aggressive freestyle characteristics and progressive crossover kiteperformance. The 20 rpm crossover kite is a powerful combination of aggressive freestyle characteristics and progressive crossover performance. Three word summary uncompromising high performance test conditions 1025mph over several days out of the bag the slingshot fuel is a kite which needs no introduction as it has remained one of the most iconic kites on the market for more than a decade. The africa archives behind the scenes with the naish team.
The naish ride is a twostrut kite that can take you from day 1 on a kite all the way to doing kiteloops and big air. Really confused ok i am tring to get my first water kite, i most likely will be going out on 10 to 20 mph winds, so i will need at least 2 kites for the summer. The fly uses the parks proven easyhandling design, which gives it superior turning ability, but. Its proven openc canopy design and slingshots patented split strut technology continue to push kite design to a new level even today. The build quality provides the sort of finish and features that make you feel good about having bought a quality bit of kit. This allow for aggressive moves with fast and solid landings. For the last 5 years the slingshot rpm has proven to be the best and most versatile kite in the market. Eight years ago our madscientist designers locked themselves in the lab and made it their mission to stitch together all the best features into a single kite.
Any rider looking for a versatile, highperformance freestyle kite should consider the rpm. I love riding them because they can provide good pressure but they are user friendly as well. Some of the busiest schools in the world use the rpm as their goto kite because of its reliability in any wind condition and its bomber construction. Peri roberts is crowned 2nd overall at the gka world tour in cabo verde.
Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the spectrum, the rpm is a championshiplevel freestyle kite that has propelled multiple riders to world titles. There has never been a better time to get into kiteboarding or. Slingshot lock n load chicken loop depower line with bearing. Check out the feedback on slingshot s legendary wakestyle kite, rpm 2015 kite. Slingshot is a brand that needs no, theyve been with us since the birth of the sport and their range features some all time classic kites such as the fuel and the rally. The twostrut design creates strong but gentle lowend power. Ive got couple 20 rpm s, they arrive really late in our season, i would be surprised to see 2014 model until next year at the earliest. The rpm is a 3strut medium aspect kite which features slingshot s new irs bridle and a high flow bayonet valve that connects to the standard inflation hose without the use of a nozzle, and a dual setting fixed front bridle and four steering settings on the wingtips. There is a recent thread on the different flight characteristics of the rally and the rpm i believe its titled 20 slingshot, which also may give you some good info. The 20 slingshot rpm blends power with refined control to offer aggressive freestyle characteristics and progressive crossover performance. These upgrades complement slingshots proprietary tritech protection, making this one of the toughest, most durable kites on the market.
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