Review Slingshot Turbine 2013
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| Riding type: | Light wind kites |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2013 |
| Brand: | Slingshot |
| Size: | 17m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Kite
17m low wind kite
Designers goals
The Turbine has proven that if you want to stay on the water and still have fun in 5-6 knots, your kite has to be light. We’ve had hard core freestyle riders like Eric Rienstra hitting kickers with next to no wind, riders in coastal swell shredding from dawn to dusk and local freeride guys who have the Gorge all to themselves long after everyone else has gone home - all on the Turbine.
Our progressive “Open Delta C” design geometry, makes it more efficient and faster in light wind much like a high performance glider or wind turbine wing, improving lift through kite speed and allowing the Turbine to fly farther forward in the window. In the wing tips, Free-Twist Tip Technology increases the narrow wind range of a large kites by positioning the bridal attachment points to let the wingtips freely pivot. This allows the trailing edge leech panel to open and twist when overpowered to prevent stall in light wind. The result is a lighter, faster feel with a wide apparent wind range and quick turning radius for such a large kite.
Bar
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 COMP STICK bar has the highest level of CSS safety and Center 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 Center 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.
The Comp Stick Control Bar offers the highest safety, performance and convenience in a single package. It is the most versatile control bar you will ever own.
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Details:
| Riding type: | Light wind kites |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2013 |
| Brand: | Slingshot |
| Size: | 17m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | n.a. |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 26m or more |
| Bar length: | 58cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | No |
| Oh shit handles: | Yes |
Kite review Slingshot Turbine 17m 2013
Test conditions
Wind: 7 - 16 knots
Water: flat
Board: Twintip 145x45
Conclusion:
The Turbine surpriced us! It was one of the best low end kites (only the Flysurfer 21m had a better score). Besides a good low end it scored great on its stability, depower, wind range and up wind abilities. We loved the kite in it's low end. Easy to handle and riding with 8 knots (flat water) Great kite for light wind use!
There are 2 reviews on this product:
slow turning.
good lowend.
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If the kite on it's back in the water or the canopy is wet and sticks on the water than the kite is hardly or not to relaunch (light wind conditions). Thats due to its big size and only 3 struts design.
http://www.realwatersports.com/news/2013-slingshot-t urbine/
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