Review Slingshot Fuel 2012

Riding type:	Freeride/New School
Year:	2012
Brand:	Slingshot
Size:	06m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m
Type:	C-kite
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Kite

Hardcore 4 line C-kite

Designers goals

For 2012, the FUEL reintroduces one of our most important design features — Splitstrut Technology. The 2012 FUEL is built on a 5 strut platform, making the kite incredibly rigid and stable in even the toughest conditions. This year we’ve also incorporated new trailing edge construction for extra protection to decrease wear. Other innovations such as One-Pump (original Slingshot patented single point inflation system), Custom Fuel Injection (fine tune for wake or freestyle) and Progressive Power Steering (optimum tracking, precision feedback, custom range) continue to lead the industry.

The combination of this dedication, design and technology create a kite with unmatched deliberate power, fearless looping and unwavering recovery — making the FUEL the C kite expert rider’s weapon of choice.

Bar

Features:

Wave Grenade -ONELINE TRIM Control
100% de-power -Carbon Control Bar
Power steering dug out
Quick Release Surefire Bungee
25 meter Firewire lines (all 5 lines are of equal length)
Spectra leader lines
Lock-n-Load Chicken Loop
Internal sealed ball bearing swivel
Adjustable Chicken loop length
¼ Adjustable Stopper Balls
Bar Floats
2 Color Coded Oh Shit Handles
Adjustable Depower strap
Removable Chicken Bone
Slingshot's commitment to unsurpassed customer service

Windrange

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Details:

Riding type:	Freeride/New School
Year:	2012
Brand:	Slingshot
Size:	06m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m
Type:	C-kite
One pump:	Yes
Bridles:	No
Number of struts:	5
Colours:	Various
Line length:	23m
Bar length:	42cm-48cm-55cm
Bar:	4 lines
Depower:	Clamcleat
Safety:	Push
Swivel:	Yes
Variable bar length:	n.a.
Oh shit handles:	Yes

There are 1 reviews on this product:

Slingshot Fuel 2012 07m

Name:

Ruben Lenten

Weight:

Riding style:

allround, big-air, unhooked

Years of experience:

Personal page:

rubenlenten.com

Water conditions:

flat, chop, small-waves, big-waves

Tested Wind Conditions:

From 25 knots up to 55

Number of test sessions:

Kite size:

07m

Most remarkable characteristics:

boost

SoftStrong

kite feedback

MinimalGreat

kite stability

UnstableStable

sweet spot

ShortLong

durability

ShortLong

safety system

DifficultEasy

price quality

PoorGreat

up wind

HardEasy

glide phase

ShortLong

kite reaction

SlowQuick

user friendly

PoorGreat

low end

Small rangeLarge range

slack line steering

SlowQuick

windrange

LimitedWide

drift

HardSoft

lift

GradualExplosive

bar pressure

HeavyLight

total depower

Some pressureTotal depower

kitefinder.com - 16.04.2012 at 12:29 hour

Comments:

The Slingshot Fuel kite is the most durable and smooth working C-kite on the market. Not everybody is ready to ride a C-kite but kiteboarders with a bit of experience would fall in love with this kite. The difference between a Bow/Hybrid kite and a C-kite is comparable to riding an automatic or manual car. If you want to improve and ride as hard as you can, a c-shape will probably be your choice. The Slingshot Fuel has been designed to give optimal stability, smooth power throughout the whole window, a direct feel and response for precise movements and it is build to last. I have been riding the Fuel for over a decade and helped develop the kite to what it is today... Once a Fuel rider, always a Fuel rider! :-) Unmatched performance and the best kite for kiteloops.

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