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Slingshot Turbine 2018 Kite
IN A NUTSHELL...
The Slingshot Turbine 2018 kite has a super high aspect ratio, this is about as close to a foil kite as you can get in a LEI format. With most large light wind kites, simply getting out on the water about all they’re good for. The Turbine is a different experience altogether.
Design details
The 2018 Slingshot Turbine is a high-powered shape with more pull per size than any other kite in their lineup. Steering speed is on the slow side (which is typical of all larger kites), but with power and efficiency on the upside, you get the same amount of pull from a smaller kite, which in turn translates to faster steering. The high aspect ratio performs like a wing in the air- jumps are long and lofty, loops are slow and deep through the window, pull is steady and powerful and the upwind drive and low-end efficiency is as good as you can get before transitioning to a foil kite.
SIZES: 13m, 15m, 17m, 19m
Turbine rider profile:
For lighter wind, the 2018 Slingshot Turbine is a session saver for riders of all levels. As you go down in size and up in wind speed, the Turbine’s power and efficiency translate to an advanced freeride kite with long, loft airs, aggressive upwind drive and the pull of a tank fueled by RedBull. Whether you’re in it for a mellow cruise in a light ocean breeze or you’re an experienced kiter looking for a completely different flying experience, the Turbine will not disappoint.
FEATURES:
* Turbine kite
* Turbine kite backpack
* Emergency bladder repair kit
* Quick-start guide
Slingshot Turbine 2018 Kite & Bar Size Compatibility Chart:
| Kite Size | Windrange (KN) | Bar Size |
|---|---|---|
| 13m | 11-21 | 20" or 23" |
| 15m | 7-17 | 20" or 23" |
| 17m | 5-15 | 20" or 23" |
| 19m | 4-13 | 20" or 23" |
ATTRIBUTES
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
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Tech specs
Bomber Slingshot Construction
Tri-Tech protection: Ballistic Kevlar, Mark Cloth and Neoprene scuff guards are strategically placed to protect vulnerable areas of the kite from scratches, punctures wear and tear.
Surf Tough tech: Strategic panel layout, superior canopy materials and precision engineered seams and stitching result in kites that can take proper beatings without issue. Slingshot’s unique panel layout not only adds strength and canopy structure, it also helps contain the damage to your kite in the event that it does tear or get punctured.
Dimension Polyant 175 Dacron: DP175 is a premium canopy material used solely by Slingshot in the kiteboarding industry. This high-strength, high tenacity material is resistant to bias stretch and retains its structure exceptionally well, which is why we utilize it for every high performance kite we build. Where other brands have cut corners and selected lesser materials to reduce costs, Slingshot has remained committed to quality.
Bayer Material Science Polyurethane Bladders: Slingshot bladders are made in the USA to precision specs using high-quality polyurethane.