Review Slingshot Turbine 2014

Kite

New designed 5 strut 17m light wind kite

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

Everyone knows that if you want to get on the water and have fun in 5 to 6 knots your kite has to be light. We agree, but if you want to go beyond just mowing the lawn you need a sophisticated kite. The new Turbine not only gets you on the water first, it provides a performance ride and lets you stay on the water even as the wind is picking up.

Our progressive Open Delta C design has been updated with a new bridle. We moved from last year’s 3 point LE attachment configuration to a new 5 point cascading bridle attachment system. This is critical for creating a more consistent smooth feel throughout the power stroke when sheeting in and out with the bar. This gives you specific control over the power which significantly increases range on the low end and high end. Additional new improvements include a new lower aspect ratio that is combined with a LE diameter reduction of 9%. The two work together to create more grunt and power without sacrificing riding speed, efficiency or upwind performance.

Features

OPEN DELTA-C DESIGN PLATFORM
The higher aspect ratio improves lift through kite speed instead of angle of attack. The new geometry allows the kite to fly forward in the window, frees up the wingtips and prevents the kite from oversheeting.
SPLITSTRUT INTEGRATED DESIGN
Light and crisp in the sky with added durability, increased stability and canopy shaping control. A lighter profile enables better water relaunch in light winds. Packs down tight!
REFLEX WINGTIP
Free pivot wingtips act as a natural governor and twist open automatically to extend the
apparent wind range.
CONNECT FORWARD ATTACHMENTS
Steering lines are connected directly to the forward “sweet spot” geometry of the kite. Now with three settings to micro-tune your bar pressure and turning speed preference.
WING TIP STRUTS
Conical taper shape for low drag and efficient control.
LOW PROFILE WING TIPS
Proven to increase turning speed, while reducing drag and creating more efficiency.
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT POINT
Fine tuned to optimize ultra-light wind relaunch.
AUTO-TRIM TRAILING EDGE
Automatically reduces oversheeting and virtually eliminates backstalling while still allowing the panels to open and flex.
CASCADING 5-POINT BRIDLE
Creates a more consistent smooth feel throughout the power stroke when sheeting the bar. Designed with no pulleys.
LEGENDARY SLINGSHOT CONSTRUCTION
Long lasting durability and performance by using only the latest new high tech materials in our LE, canopy,bladders and finish trim materials.

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