Overall Conclusion
The Slingshot Link broke a lot of limitations that we have come accustomed to with bow kites. It's got C shape kite performance with bow safety and depower features - the best of both worlds. Sadly, it doesn't have the instant relaunch abilities of bow kites, but there is a 5 line option which gives adequate relaunch abilities, and you can convert between the 4 and 5 line configuration whenever you choose to do so.
We were disappointed with the lack of line winders and a swivel bar on the control bar and feel that Slingshot could have done a better job with the bar. However, the bar performed well without having to use pulleys - depower was available well within arm's reach and the bar sat well in our hands.......
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'the Alfa Romeo of kites if you like.', vind ik persoonlijk niet echt een compliment
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Jammer dat ze vooral de 7 hebben getest. Test van een 12 is voor Nederland veel interessanter!
Hi all this is Neil Hutchinson from Slingshot. This is to all kiters that have bought a new 2007 Link. It has become apparent that there are some inconsistent bridle line lengths both in our 4 and 5 line kites. Some are just fine, some need a little adjustment and others need to be replaced.
Slingshot is fully aware of this situation and frustration but has the answer, rather than contacting your local dealer with these problems and trying to solve them third hand, Slingshot now has a hot line directly to headquarters and encourages all customers with Link problems or questions to call directly to Chris Schey at Slingshot, 509-427-4950 ext ??, or e-mail schey@sskites.com. We will deal with every problem personally and on an individual basis.
We at Slingshot care about our customers and are here to help anyone with a Slingshot problem or question. Due to inconsistent reports on the Link bridal we would like to talk with you personally to make sure you are getting the most out of our product.
I personally will be in St. Augustine for Ocean Extreme's Halloween bash the last weekend of this month and will be available to help and solve any issues with the Link.
We are here for you and respect your hours on the water.
For more info check out:
www.sskiteboarding.com/marqui/News_Releases/news10150601.aspx
Cheers Neil Hutchinson, Slingshot SE Sales
Op zich natuurlijk goede service, maar ik vind het ONGELOOFLIJK dat het elk jaar weer raak is bij een aantal grote kitemerken!
zeur niet zo, de grote merken innoveren als een malle en in de hete strijd met de concurrentie en dan wil het wel is mis gaan. Jij wilt toch ook de vetste, beste kite die er bestaat?
Ik vind het top dat alle merken een foutje vervolgens zo serieus oppakken.
johndoe had een 5 sterren sessie in Kijkduin met maar liefst 16 - 21 knots op zijn Best Bularoo (2010)
-DAVE- had een 5 sterren sessie in Wijk aan Zee met maar liefst 16 - 23 knots op zijn SlingShot Fuel (2006)
