2010 Slingshot Key kite reviewed and available for sale
The new buzz from slingshot is the debut of one of the easiest flying kites on the market for 2010. The Slingshot key is a delta hybrid kite. We were able to demo the new key a few weeks ago in various wind conditions. The reason we’re so pumped about it here in Houston is because of its light wind ability for our summer teaching season.
So here is the skinny:
They Key’s bar pressure is more than the RPM but a lot less than the T3 so it provides feedback to the rider but not fatige. In extremely light winds the kite will reverse relaunch by pulling on both rear lines at the same time. In high winds the kite depowers as much as a normal bow kite. In the air the kite is slower than any of the other kites slingshot is making this year, so it is a good choice for beginner to intermediate riders. I do have to say I was surprised by the jumping ability of the kite when I took it out in higher winds. The kite comes with a super simple bar and lines set that has a below the bar leash attachement that is similar to the Cabrinha IDS system. I personally self rescued on it and it worked great. The normal Slingshot stopper ball has been removed which is great for new riders and will avoid accidental power lock from a sliding stopper.
Overall, very impressed with the kite and believe it will be the best kite for new kiteboarders for 2010. Super stable, easy to fly and depower, with plenty of performance. The kite price is the best part!!! You can get a complete setup with slingshot board and kite for less than $1560 totally complete.