You asked for it, pictures of the SS Turbo Diesel, *The STD*

nickr1977 · Postby **nickr1977** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:06 pm

Ok guys, here it is. Pictures of the Turbo Diesel. We have had it hear for the last week along with our Slingshot rep. We have all flown it. It works, great depower, fast turning, all that good stuff.

Don't go getting all technical on me. We do not have any pictures of it flying. I have rode it, just everytime someone has riden it, noone has been out to take pictures with it.

I hope the pictures help for you guys.

Thanks,

Nick
REAL Kiteboarding

SouthBasin · Postby **SouthBasin** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:49 pm

Well....what are your thoughts?

Do you think it's just a beginner / intermediate kite or will it be a good high wind kite for an advanced flyer?
How does it jump? Height? Glide?

Details please....

Thanks

Phil · Postby **Phil** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:58 pm

Thanks Nick,

A closer picture of the stopper would be appreciated, as it is hard to find a clue how it may work...

Phil
Have Fun & ride Safe

JS · Postby JS » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:59 pm

Awesome halloween kite.

nickr1977 · Postby **nickr1977** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:14 pm

Guys,

The STD can be ridden in all flavors by pretty much anyone. In one day I saw a beginner girl on it cruising along, I saw a experienced girl jumping to the moon, and a advanced wave rider killing it in head high surf on a Jimmy Lewis Rad-F.

I think the kite has promise. If you are looking for a kite with full safety, awesome de-power, and Slingshot durability, go for the Turbo Diesel.

I hope this helps,

Nick
REAL Kiteboarding
http://www.realkiteboarding.com
866-REAL-KITe

steve_t · Postby **steve_t** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:15 pm

Here it is flying...for those that are interested.

kitingkt · Postby **kitingkt** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:36 pm

hey nick,

thanks for the photos. got to take a look at the bar this weekend. the trim cleat on the chichen loop is a great idea, nice going SS. the kites i saw were protos but, the rider was on a 10M while i was on a 12 moderately powered. then when i switched to my 10 and was overpowered, he was still just cruising long. can't wait till these hit the stores.

kt

consumer · Postby **consumer** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:24 am

dude that can't be a 10, thats fucking HUGE.

waveslave · Postby **waveslave** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:10 am

Gosh, that sucker is fat.

brokenlizard · Postby **brokenlizard** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:15 am

Nick

Already asked this in a different thread, but this seems to be the most current one on the Turbo Diesel. Does simply letting go of the bar completely depower the kite, or do you need to unhook. Also do you know if there will be anything bigger than a 14m. Thanks

JC

You asked for it, pictures of the SS Turbo Diesel, The STD

You asked for it, pictures of the SS Turbo Diesel, The STD

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