Description

Slingshot is proud to introduce its newest member, the Slingshot 2012 RPM. The NEW Slingshot RPM delivers limitless performance options for every condition yet excels at unhooked freestyle riding.

 

The Slingshot RPM 2012 is changing kiteboarding with its innovative 3 strut “Open C” Canopy design, deliveringa limitless high end performance options for all conditions. Excel your riding regardless of your style.

 

The RPM 2012 is the one kite that allows for top performance while executing un-hooked freestyle, wakestyle and surf style. It's also the first and only non “C” kite to take a PKRA championship podium finish ever!

 

Features such as the new open "C" canopy, full suspension bridle and all-new Comp Stick Control Bar make the Slingshot RPM an ideal crossover kite.

 

Discover what the pros already know. The RPM is the one kite that allows for top performance while executing un-hooked freestyle, wakestyle and surf style.

 

The kite has a great low and high end range. It has explosive pop for unhooked tricks. It has massive boost so for double handle passes or powered kite loops and the new 2012 refinements shine with increased stability, and forgiveness. Relaunching is also fast and effortless.

 

Other highlights of the RPM include its one-pump inflation, great low and high-end range, easy relaunch, an even pull, solid stability, adjustable bar pressure and smooth and fast turns.

 

The Slingshot RPM has massive boost and great hangtime qualities and is a solid performer when it comes to unhooked kite loops and wake-style tricks.

The new Slingshot RPM has a super small bridle that has very simple adjustment to suit your riding style. With one easy move of the pigtail you have 4 options of bar pressure. With one simple move of the leading edge pigtail you can change the angle of attack on the leading edge and change where the kite sits in the window. A great feature if you like to ride wake and want a very deep pull in the kite.

 

Slingshot RPM New Full Suspension Bridle:
Slingshot's full suspension bridle has been refined to perform in two critical modes of flight.

A. When the bar is sheeted out, and increased depower and passive stability become desired, performance requirements of the bridle react automatically. This auto adjustment of the bridle allows the kite to take on a latent role by transferring flying loads to the Leading Edge.

B. When the bar is sheeted in, the bridle kicks in to what Slingshot kite designer Amery Bernard calls “Full Suspension Mode”. In this configuration the bridle is in overdrive. The kite now becomes more, powerful, fast and responsive giving it an overall feeling that is very intuitive. The bridle can read and predict your every move.

 

Rear CFI Attachment Points:

Truly customized kite performance for riding style and conditions. Most rear attachment point translates to less bar pressure, faster turning and easier relaunch. More forward attachment point translates to more pressure and overall kite "feel".

 

Open "C" Kite Design Platform:
Blends the best C kite performance characteristics like power, stability, edging and control with, bow, hybrid, and delta performance characteristics like depower, range, speed, water relaunchability and boosting. The result is increased usability and ultimate versatility in every condition performance. The open C platform, is the only bridled kite design that allows depower control at the bar, or by “prying” your kite to the edge of the window like a true C kite. This benefit truly enhances the park and ride flying style used by so many top pro’s!

 

3-Strut Design:
The RPM is the first kite to break 5 strut design barrier. Its “Open C” canopy design and Full Suspension Bridle create a canopy bridle synergy that liberated our designers need to build structure in the kite with struts. The RPM is the leader in 3 strut design. Its proven benefits include significant weight reduction, an intuitive feel, superior water relaunch and massive boost with increased hang time. There is also a common belief with the pro’s that less struts makes the kite more compact and packable. This makes the RPM the preferred globe trotting kite.

 

The Slingshot RPM offers limitless performance options for surf and flat water excelling at unhooked freestyle riding.

 

Slingshot RPM 2012 Features:

• In flight stability
• Superb re-launch
• Progressive “c” shape canopy
• Open C-Kite Design platform - blending th best C-Kite performance like power, stability, edging and control with bow, hybrid and delta performance like depower, range, speed, water realunability and boost.
• Massive boosting properties - jump higher and float longer than ever before!
• Slingshot patented Onepump: the industry's original, proven and patented single point inflation system
• Propels smooth, fast turns
• NEW patent pending Center Safety System: 100% depower safety and convenience below the bar
• Provides custom options for depower and bar pressure
• Faster response for freestyle moves
• Progressive custom line lengths synchronizes the rider and kite to match wind conditions. Benefits include optimum tracking ,precision feedback, custom power and range.
• NEW 2012 Comp Stick control bar: direct feel, speed and responsiveness
• Mark clothing reinforced trailing edge
• Ride unhooked with full depower
• Full suspension bridle - refined to perform in two critcal modes of flight
• Surf-tough seams reducing overall wear and tear
• Mark cloth scuff guards
• Reduced flutter and increases durability
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality
• 4 Line simplicity

Benefits:

• Expert project co-design and development
• Consistent grunt and power through the power stroke
• Leading industry standard in single point inflation
• Minimizes and contains canopy tears
• Three separate and unique attachment settings
• Bladder repair kit
• Prevents overall wear and tear
• Reduces flutter and increases durability
• Less overall drag
• Bomber quality
• Slingshot's commitment to unsurpassed customer service

Package:

• Slingshot RPM (2012) Kite
• 4-Line 2012 Comp StickControl Bar (Active Stopper Ball Equipped)
• Comp Stick 800lb line set
• Newly redesigned kite backpack
• Jenna J double pump
• Bladder repair kit
• User manual
• Product registration card
• Slingshot's commitment to unsurpassed customer service
• Sizes available: 4.5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 10m, 12m and 14m

Slingshot RPM 2012 Action Promo:

 

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Slingshot RPM (2012) - Kite Only 4.5m £599.00 6m £649.00 7m £675.00 8m £699.00 9m £749.00 10m £799.00 12m £849.00 14m £899.00   Slingshot RPM Comp Stick Bar and Lines Quantity: at £299.00   Enter size of kite above and then add quantity into ready to fly versions. Comp Stick Control Bar can only be ordered in conjunction with purchasing kite.

Wind Range

Depower Control Bar

Slingshot RPM 2012 Comp Stick 4-Line Safety Depower Control Bar:

Designed for the rider who demands absolute, uncompromising safety, performance and convenience in a custom 4 line configuration.

 

Truly innovative design and engineering with superior safety and performance in mind, Slingshot introduces the COMP STICK CONTROL BAR.

 

Designed for the rider who demands it all. The SLINGSHOT COMP STICK bar has the highest level of CSS Safety and Centre of the Universe performance / convenience in the cleanest 4 line configuration available.

 

NEW features such as the Surefire Spinner, Auto Indexing Chicken Loop, Active Stopper Ball and Push Up Centre Safety System makes it the first choice for freestyle riders who demand more.

 

The clean and uncluttered 4 line configuration of the Comp Stick Control Bar also allows for easy and speedy set up.

Slingshot 2012 Comp Stick Safety Bar Features:

• Centre of the Universe Safety System - 100% spinnable, clean and simple safety, quick and easy safety reboot, deflags and depowers the kite from the centre without power
• Integrated depower and safety system - Industry Standard PUSH release system

• Below the bar trim - for below the bar safety

• Surefire Spinner - keeps your front lines from tangling
• Carbon Control Bar

• Push Up Quick Release System

• Auto Indexing Chicken Loop - super stream lined, minimalist and dynamically rigid when unhooked for easy re-engagement

• 800lbs 23m Firewire Line Set

• Flex Bar Ends
• Micro Clamcleat - for smooth and effortless trim adjustment
• EVA Floats

• Carbon Control Bar
• Power Steering Dug Out
• Quick Release Surefire Bungee
• Spectra Sure Grip Leader Lines
• Lock-n-Load Chicken Loop
• Internal sealed ball bearing swivel
• Adjustable chicken loop length

• 2 emergency handles for instant depower
• Adjustable Stopper Ball - Easy on the fly adjustable depower and throw
• Removable Chicken Bone

• Size 17”, 20", 23"

The Slingshot 2012 Comp Stick control bar, meets the needs of the Crossover rider who values uncompromising safety, performance and convenience in a tailored 4 line configuration.

Reviews

One of the greatest! Adam Frenzel

 

First impressions powerful, smooth, quick, responsive, huge jumps, riding unhooked is a dream. when riding unhooked the kite stays in the centre of the wind window and does not move forward and de-power as many other kites do.

 

It is very predictable, the power from the kite is strong yet doesn't overpower as the below the bar de-power is extremely efficient. the turning speed is incredible and smooth power the whole way.

 

The kite itself is very strong and the lines are easy to set up as the ends correspond with what attachment is on the kite which Ilove as it is easy to set up correctly first time.

 

Conditions I have rode in have been gusty and strong some times but the wind range on the kite makes it easy to fly in lighter winds as well as strong.

 

This is one of the greatest kites I have flown and would recommend it to anyone asking me what kite to get.

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