2011 Slingshot Turbine is the best inflatable light wind kite available on the market right now.

Get your light wind Turbine 

Everything about the 2011 Slingshot Turbine light wind kite has been optimized to perform on days when wind ranges are in there low end.

Head to Head test between 2011 Cabrinha Crossbow and 2011 Slingshot Turbine in 8-10mph with same large light wind board. No comparison…the lighter 3-strut design of the Turbine coupled with its high aspect shape proved to be much more efficient on relauch and easier to keep in the air when trying to get up on the board. Light wind is when you prove the metal of a kite and the 2011 Turbine just proved it is the best light wind kite of 2011. With a skilled rider behind the wheel and a large board wind range down to 8mph is possible with this kite in your quiver.

The number one way to increase your time on the water is by extending what conditions make kiteboarding fun. The Turbine can be combined with a Competition Race board, surf boards or a Glide for mind blowing speed, power, upwind and downwind performance. Bottom line is this kite increases the fun factor and time on the low end of the wind range. The Turbine is the perfect example of the way we build, the way we ride and the way we live. Its our commitment to the core!

Kite Package Includes
17m Turbine Kite
Comp Stick Control Bar
Kite Backpack
Jena J XL Double Pump
Kite Patch Kit, CSS and Butter Box Bungee
Turbine Quick Start Guide
Lifetime Rider Service Hotline Support

Check your local shop to see if this great new light wind kite is in stock.

Florida
850 598 3735
sales@xlkites.com

Texas City
281 508 6485
houston@xlkites.com

Everything about the Slingshot Turbine has been optimized to perform on days when wind ranges are in there low end. The number one way to increase your time on the water is by extending what conditions make kiteboarding fun. The Slingshot Turbine can be combined with a Competition Race board, surf boards or a Glide for mind blowing speed, power, upwind and downwind performance. Bottom line is this kite increases the fun factor and time on the low end of the wind range. The Slingshot Turbine is the perfect example of the way we build, the way we ride and the way we live. Its our commitment to the core!

INTERMEDIATE TO EXPERTS FREERIDE, COURSE RACING, LIGHT WIND AND SURF

Includes: 2011 Slingshot Turbine 17m kite, Comp stick control bar and lines, leash, bag, pump

-Riders looking for a light wind specific kite. -Riders who demands performance in light wind and want to extend their time on the water. -Excels in efficiency, speed, power and upwind/downwind performance.

Features + Advantages

-Split Strut integrated 3 strut design Blends the core C kite performance characteristcs like power, stability, edging, control and direct feel with the advantages of the latest advancements in four line technology. Advancements like the positive Delta attributes of incredible low end power, maximized range, upwind ability, depower, speed, re-launch,hang time and safety.

-Accelerated power steering bridle Light and crisp in the sky with added durability, increased stability and canopy shaping control. Less struts and lighter profile will enable better water re launch in light winds. Packs down tight

-Custom fuel injection Allows for smooth responsive steering, power delivery and adds more support to the wingtip. Clean and tight to the leading edge to maximize performance and lightens up the bar pressure.

-Scalloped trailing edge Customize kite tuning performance from freeriding to course racing to maximize power and efficiency.

-Slingshot 1-pump The trusted original single point inflation system to get you out faster and easier

-Low profile wing tips Increases turning speed, while reducing drag and creating more efficiency

-Slingshot legendary construction Surf tough, abrasion proof, reduced flutter wear. Ensures long lasting durability and performance

-Lifetime rider hotline support Communicate directly with our friendly in houseprofessional customer service department

Kite Package Includes: 17m Turbine Kite Comp Stick Control Bar Kite Backpack Jena J XL Double Pump Kite Patch Kit, CSS and Butter Box Bungee Turbine Quick Start Guide Lifetime Rider Service Hotline Support

Bar: 23 Inches Lines: 27 Meters

Comp Stick Control Bar Truly innovative design and engineering with superior safetyand performance in mind, Slingshot introduces the COMPSTICK CONTROL BAR. This bar has the highest level of CSS safety and Center of the Universe performance / convenience in the cleanest 4 line configuration available. The clean and uncluttered 4 line configuration also allows for easy and speedy set up. Features such as the Surefire Spinner, Progressive Line Lengths, Auto Indexing Chicken Loop, Active Stopper Ball and Push Away Center Safety System makes it the first choice for crossover riders who demand more.

What the Kiteboarder Magazine has to say about the 2011 Slingshot Turbine:

On the Water: Even in really light wind, the Turbine remains stable and has no tendency to overfly when along the edge of the window. Is has a surprisingly light feeling in the sky for a 17m kite and the kite gives great feedback to the rider, making the Turbine a kite you can easily fly without having to constantly look at it. Bar pressure is in the light-medium range with the rear bridle on the rear setting and the Turbine delivers a very smooth pull. Low end power is fantastic and with a light wind specific board you should be able to ride upwind in less than 10 knots. The Turbine flies forward in the window and is easy to get upwind for such a big kite. Handling is relatively quick for a 17m and the kite handles well when depowered. Jumping performance is good and jumps tend to have a lot of hang time. Even unhooked, the Turbine remains very stable.

PROS:

• The Turbine is light-feeling and surprisingly nimble for such a large kite.
• Rock-solid stability, even in sub 10-knot winds.CONS:
• The trim system can be challenging to adjust, especially when under a lot of tension.
• When you depower the Turbine a lot, you are stuck with the excess line dangling near the rider.

2012 Slingshot Z Review by XLKITES in Houston, Texas

The Crew at XLKITES was able to get a Z kite from slingshot late in 2011 and got to try it out on the water. The kite we got was 9m size and after some playing around we got it dialed in. Even in the 9m size the kite flew great in light winds. The low aspect design of the kite will make it great for beginners as it sits deep in the power window and has lots of grunt for light wind and low end pull. The kite DOES not stall easily like the Slingshot Key had done. They’ve fixed this problem and the kite actually flys great unhooked as you can see in the video where Chris is just flying it on the beach unhooked with no depower put into the kite at all. Chris was able to get up and ride this 9m kite in about 12mph of wind on his skim board and actually make it back up wind. Over all the Z kite should be a nice price point addition to the slingshot line up.

Technical Information:
so they call this Z kite a “Spherical-C” Profile…I don’t know what that means but the kite is cut with a very low aspect shape (wide and short) and a lot of curve to the sail so it will sit back in the window and pull hard even with less wind relative wind. The curve will make it very stable in the air because of the dihedral effect of the lifting surfaces on either side of the main lateral sail. The trailing edge of the kite is scalloped which looks great, and it also came up off the water fairly easily even in the light air. The design has no pullies unlike the Rally and the RPM but other than saving costs this isn’t a big deal as Slingshot pullies don’t fail like other brands. The bar is going to be the Z bar and line set which will be very similar to the Key bar and lines set up. There will be no center bearing like the compstick bar.

And it comes with a great new Blue kite bag!

What Slingshot says about it:
Announcing the first “Spherical-C” Profile. The fresh, versatile design of the Z kite gives consistent pull with controlled power and unmatched versatility. Stable and predictable in virtually all conditions. The Z kite produces huge boosts with good control and effortless relaunch.

The Z kite is loaded with the latest innovative features. However, it’s most important feature is the “plug and play” usability you will experience everyday. This includes features like our industry first pully-less bridle that delivers a direct feel, enhanced responsiveness, and unmatched upwind performance. Additional unique features like our Spherical-C Profile and Axis Wing Tip allow the kite to easily roll up off the water into relaunch. Like our other kites, the Z has been optimized for maximum range to suit all kinds of riding conditions.

BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED RIDERS Newly introduced kite boarders looking for plug and play convenience while aspiring for stable sessions in the largest variety of conditions.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
Z Kite
Z Control Bar
Kite Backpack
Bladder Repair Kit
Quick Start Guide

Kite with confidence. All conditions, all the time.

Great Forecast ahead!  You’ll need a 9m-10m kite for this weekend’s winds.  We’ll be out there all weekend taking photos of local riders.  Make sure to friend us and check our Facebook for your pictures: http://www.facebook.com/xlkites.houston

We have 9m-11m 2011 Crossbows on closeout
2012 9m-11m Switchblades in stock
We also have 9m-12m RPMs on Sale (call the shop for special RPM pricing)
2012 Rally 8m-12m kites in stock!

Call 281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com  Remember students get a free board with full priced kite purchase.

Try the new 2012 Slingshot Surf board line up this weekend at the Levee in Texas City. We will have the new 2012 boards at the Levee for people to demo and have the full line in the shop for customers to buy after they try. These include the 2012 Dialer, 2012 Celeritas, 2012 Reform, 2012 Pit, and 2012 Verve.

Come out to the Levee and we’ll have the boards out there by the White Van, just talk to one of the instructors and try one out.  Make sure they find there way back to the van in a reasonable amount of time so everyone gets to try them out.  We will be at the Levee everyday this weekend provided the wind holds.

Dialer: http://www.xlkites.com/2012-slingshot-dialer-kite-surfboard-p-1302.html
Celeritas: http://www.xlkites.com/2012-slingshot-celeritas-kite-surfboard-p-1301.html
Pit: http://www.xlkites.com/2012-slingshot-kite-surboard-p-1300.html
Reform: http://www.xlkites.com/2012-slingshot-reform-skim-board-p-1322.html  

Checkout this weekend’s forecast: www.houstonkiteboarding.com

Our wetsuits arrived in 1-2 weeks! Get your orders in now! Use this size chart to figure what size you’ll need an place an order over the phone or via our website. Here are some of the 2012 popular items:

2012 Assassin 4/3: http://www.xlkites.com/assassin-fullsuit-2012-p-1327.html
2012 NPX wind Hoodie: http://www.xlkites.com/wind-hoodie-2012-p-1328.html
2012 NPX 1.5mm Top (in black): http://www.xlkites.com/cult-15mm-p-1329.html
Closeout Cult Shorties: http://www.xlkites.com/cult-shorty-p-608.html
Neal Pryde 3000 series booties: http://www.xlkites.com/neal-pryde-3000-series-round-p-1330.html
2012 NPX Immortal Vest: http://www.xlkites.com/2012-immortal-vest-p-1331.html  

Keep in the loop for upcoming events. We will be doing another Houston down-winder in the surf before the weather turns cold. You can watch our Facebook pages for updates or subscribe to our Twitter account.

FWB: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/327577625989/
Houston: www.facebook.com/xlkites.houston
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/midlerp

Enjoy the video….it is from a trip taking motorcycles from Panama to Columbia through the San Blas islands.