Description

Straight out of the R&D department of Slingshot comes the first real hybrid kitesurfing kite.

 

The all new 2007 Slingshot LINK combines the best qualities of a 'flat style' kite and a traditional 'C' kite to create a new and revolutionary hybrid style kite that performs equally well on 4 or 5 lines and allows the rider to chose their preferred platform.

Slingshot answers the growing need for an all around  kite that fits everyone’s requirements. The NEW 2007 Slingshot LINK defines ‘best of class’ performance, convenience and safety in the all around category. This IS the kite for every freerider.

Slingshot’s NEW 2007 LINK is the only hybrid style kite that offers incredible stability, range and instantaneous de-power without sacrificing any of the top-end response and feel characteristics  more advanced  freeriders demand. The LINK is the one kite that meets the needs of all kiteboarders who demand range, de-power, safety, comfort and a choice of platforms 4 or 5 line.

 

Key Features:

• A choice of either 4 or 5 line platforms.
• Newly redesigned 2007 Powerstroke Bar (Active Stopper Ball equipped) OR Newly redesigned 2007 Profire Bar (Active Stopper Ball equipped)
• Platform conversion kits – 4 line bridled or traditional 5 line
• NEW swept leading edge design
• Yellow Power Ball (4 line)
• Simple floating bridle system (4 line)
• Pitchfork bridle (5 line)
• Slingshot’s NEW Direct Drive steering - no pulleys on the bar
• Slingshot Splitstrut  “bolt on” technology
• Slingshot’s patented Onepump

Slingshot’s legendary construction techniques that equate to durability.

 

Key Performance Characteristics:

• A choice of either 4 line bridled or traditional 5 line platforms – you chose the platform
• Ride the LINK 4 line bridled for simplicity, de-power, and ‘Bow Style’ performance
• Ride the LINK traditional 5 line for 5th line safety, 5th line re-launch, and ‘Traditional C’ high end performance

* A Harness is required to fly this kite - click for harnesses >>

Slingshot Link 07 9m £839.00 12m £899.00

Specs

Specifications

Depower Control Bar

Powerstroke Safety 4-Line Safety Depower Control Bar:

The NEW Powerstroke 4 Line safety bar is designed for freeride kiteboarders looking for a safe, simple and comfortable control bar.

Characteristics such as reduced bar pressure and predictable turning make this the ideal bar for flat style kites.

 

Powerstroke Safety Bar package comes complete with:

• NEW De-power cleat – TRIM cleat is located below the bar close to the rider for easy adjustment
• Integrated depower and safety system
• Carbon Control Bar
• Power Steering Dug Out
• Quick Release Surefire Bungee
• 25m Firewire Lines
• Spectra Leader Lines
• Lock-n-Load Chicken Loop
• Internal sealed ball bearing swivel
• Adjustable chicken loop length
• Adjustable Stopper Ball
• Bar Floats
• Removable Chicken Bone
• Slingshot’s commitment to unsurpassed customer service

Size 20”

FEATURES AND BENEFITS - 2006 Power Stroke Safety Bar

FREERIDE

• NEW Power Steering Dug Out – reduces bar pressure and makes steering effortless.
• NEW Quick Release Surefire Bungee - attaches to your harness.
• NEW Lock-n-Load Chicken Loop - safe and immediate ‘no load’ release in any situation.
• Internal sealed ball-bearing swivel - reduce flying line twists
• New customizable chicken loop - lets riders determine their own chicken loop length.
• Adjustable Stopper Ball – on-the-fly adjustment for customization of chicken loop throw.
• Adjustable Depower - traditional depower off the front flying lines.
• Redundant chicken loop lines - provides two options in depowering the kite for absolute safety.

Reviews

Great Hybrid Kite! Ian McGovern

This is a really well-built kite and flys well in 4 or 5-line mode. It has a great C-style feel but with all of the safety of a SLE kite.

If you can only get one kite that does it all - then get this one!

 

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