Description

Slingshot introduces the DARKO board series. The designer series DARKO is the first twin tip to feature FASTRACK, Slingshot’s proprietary mounting system offering endless stance options and a superior rider to board connection.

 

The 2013 Darko excels in flat to semi flat water progressive riding! Lead designer Tony Logosz has increased the single concave and rail channels for increased grip, maximum pop while still giving it that aggressive outline and efficient ride that top riders all over the globe demand.

The Slingshot DARKO is also the first board that is equipped with the latest core technology PRT (Progressive Flex Technology). PRT delivers an advanced, smooth, steady yet explosive pop to any freestyle minded rider through the innovative vertically laminated wood core. Be on the look out for the newest high performance riders as they redefine freestyle kiteboarding with the signature DARKO designer series board.

 

After experiencing the benefits of Slingshot’s proprietary core technology FRT*, used in the Slingshot wakeboards, Slingshot incorporated this feature into this kiteboard. Also the Darko is a super aggressive twin tip and maintains a wide shape, sharp rail and extreme tip power. Translation, it delivers unmatched drive and massive pop!

 

Chief Board Designer John Doyle and Ruben Lenten have combined their unique talents and skill to create the ultimate kiteboard for hard core freestyle riding and competition.

 

The Slingshot Darko is a super aggressive twin tip with a wide shape, sharp rail and loads of tip power. What that all means is that it has more drive and has massive pop!

 

The all new Slingshot DARKO twin tip board is for the more aggressive rider who thrives on high performance and trick progression.

 

The Slingshot Darko 2013 board draws from its strengths to boost higher, slice through the air, land big jumps softer (your knees won’t take the hit), and ride away fast and furious session after session!

 

Columbian Gold Wood Core:
Made in Slingshot's own wood shop with “100% Columbian Gold”. It has the highest compression response ever used in a kiteboard. It has half the glue weight and absorbs less resin weight. The entire core offers great power, optimum stability, smooth flex and great pop.

 

Bio Sensor:
Uses a more subtle vertical lamination and machining process to give the core more feel, stability, and forgiveness in all conditions.

 

Fastrack:

Slingshot’s proven proprietary mounting system offering endless stance options and a superior rider to board connection. Another industry first!

 

The World's Greenest Kiteboard:
Slingshot like making sustainable “green” products whenever possible. Green is only cool when you advance the performance of the product because of it. Not the other way around. In this case the boards are super tech and as an added bonus they are the world’s most sustainable board ever made. Here’s how Slingshot do it. No PVC foam. Sustainable wood core. Lowest carbon foot print from forest to factory

Resin X is the lowest VOC resin available in the market. New science in resin technology also makes Resin X is the greenest resin made today. The factory electricity is produced by locally produced wind power. No airborne solvents are used in the manufacturing process.

 

No plastic top sheet material. Slingshot has made a commitment to eliminate plastic top skins made from oil. Hopefully this new age of bio resins will reduce the need to invade small helpless countries so we can enjoy our sport.

 

Single Shot Fusion Rail:
Slingshot now use the same technology found in skateboard wheels, to the rail of their boards. This industry first for kiteboards improves the overall dampening of the board and increases rail durability beyond anything available anywhere. Innovative manufacturing process literally fuses the rail in to the board in one single shot. No staples, tape, glue or seams. The rail literally is one piece of perfection. An another industry first!

 

Resin X:

Resin X is the latest in high tech organic urethane resins. What does Resin X have that epoxy and polyester don’t? Exceptional flex memory that can withstand longer flex cycles. Superior vibration dampening, increased elongation without failure. All these features combined store a higher rate of loaded energy, insane durability, and best UV resistance on the market. What does all this really mean to you? The boards are half a pound lighter in weight and yet offer more pop, and rebound, without feeling like a ping pong ball.

 

4D Graphics:
Another industry first, Slingshot's latest innovation in graphic technology offers unlimited possibilities to the “custom culture” market, and showcases the inside of their boards with virtually clear top and bottom sheets. Every single board on the market has it's own individual look!

 

Key highlights:

 

• Twin tip: made to be ridden both ways
• FRT Technology - Gives the advantage of even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. The FRT technology also makes the core light weight and strong.
• Solid wood core: no heel dents! / added strength / massive pop / increased power
• Columbian Gold Wood Core / Power, stability, smooth flex and pop
• Step down side wall construction: increased rider control
• NEW Fusion Tech Rail - unmatched shock absorption and durability
• Resin X / Lighter overall weight and exceptional flex, rebound and pop
• Fastrack / Endless stance options, superior rider to board connection
• NEW Vulcun tip and tail - controlled drive and clean water release
• Aggressive parallel rails for power and pop
• Flat rocker for a more aggressive feel, efficient planing and top end speed
• Squared tip and tail: contributes to more hook up
• Tunnel concave: adds to overall drive, upwind performance and adds bite to the rail
• World’s Greenest Board - better for the environment
• Duraglide base: added durability
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality

Advantages:

 

• Even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. Also makes the core light weight and strong.
• Loads of "hook up".
• Effortless switch riding.
• Excellent pop and drive.
• Stability and dampening.
• More power with an aggressive tip and tail bite.
• Added stability.
• Rides with power and finesse
• Mastering newer more difficult tricks
• Designed for a solid hook up and feel
• Progressive flex delivering high performance
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality

Package Includes:

 

• Slingshot Darko Deck
• 4 x 2" Slingshot High Aspect Fins
• NEW Thermo formed Doyle grab handle
• NEW BOLT-ONS integrated foot pad and micro adjust strap system

Slingshot Darko 2013 Sizes:

Sizes: 132 x 40.5cm
Sizes: 135 x 41.5cm

 

**Price include footstraps, footbeds, and fins **

 

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Slingshot Darko 2013 Kitesurf Board 132 x 40.5cm: £475.00 135 x 41.5cm: £475.00

Specs

Key highlights:

 

• Twin tip: made to be ridden both ways
• FRT Technology - Gives the advantage of even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. The FRT technology also makes the core light weight and strong.
• Solid wood core: no heel dents! / added strength / massive pop / increased power
• Columbian Gold Wood Core / Power, stability, smooth flex and pop
• Step down side wall construction: increased rider control
• NEW Fusion Tech Rail - unmatched shock absorption and durability
• Resin X / Lighter overall weight and exceptional flex, rebound and pop
• Fastrack / Endless stance options, superior rider to board connection
• NEW Vulcun tip and tail - controlled drive and clean water release
• Aggressive parallel rails for power and pop
• Flat rocker for a more aggressive feel, efficient planing and top end speed
• Squared tip and tail: contributes to more hook up
• Tunnel concave: adds to overall drive, upwind performance and adds bite to the rail
• World’s Greenest Board - better for the environment
• Duraglide base: added durability
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber qualit

Advantages:

 

• Even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. Also makes the core light weight and strong.
• Loads of "hook up".
• Effortless switch riding.
• Excellent pop and drive.
• Stability and dampening.
• More power with an aggressive tip and tail bite.
• Added stability.
• Rides with power and finesse
• Mastering newer more difficult tricks
• Designed for a solid hook up and feel
• Progressive flex delivering high performance
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality

Package Includes:

 

• Slingshot Darko Deck
• 4 x 2" Slingshot High Aspect Fins
• NEW Thermo formed Doyle grab handle
• NEW BOLT-ONS integrated foot pad and micro adjust strap system

Slingshot Darko 2013 Sizes:

Sizes: 132 x 40.5cm
Sizes: 135 x 41.5cm

Features

Slingshot Bolt-Ons Pad and Strap System:

 

Slingshot is proud to unveil the BOLT-ONS pad and strap system. BOLT- ONS are the only fully integrated pad and strap system on the market.

 

BOLT-ONS were designed to increase comfort, convenience and performance with effortless installation in mind. The Drag Pull Strap's unique design mounts directly to the pad's Super Structure. It has NEVER been easier. Slingshot BOLT-ONS are fully transferrable to almost any twin tip board.

 

 

 

Key highlights:

 

• Dual Density Foam - comfort, performance, unmatched
  support
• Innovative BOLT-ONS mounting system - Quick installation, prevents accidentally stripping metal board inserts
• Expanding EVA - Shock absorbing
• Thermoformed Heel and Toe - contoured and textured with Anti-Slip
  Grip to increase performance
• Multiple mounting positions - riders can now adjust their stance
  duck like never before
• Plastic Base Super Structure - bomber durability, pre-curved comfort
  and installation has never been easier
• Tool-less Mounting System - designed for quick and easy install
• Deluxe Neoprene Pad - Maximum comfort and support with excellent hold down

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