Link 2007

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Brand: Slingshot

Sizes:

7.0
9.0
10.5
12.0
15.0

Description

Platform Options Explained A choice of either 4 line bridled or traditional 5 line platforms. You chose the platform. Ride the LINK 4 line bridled for simplicity, de-power, and Bow Style performance. Or ride the LINK traditional 5 line for 5th line safety, 5th line re-launch, and Traditional C high end performance.

The only TRUE hybrid kite on the market. You choose 4 or 5 line. The Slingshot LINK excels equally on both platforms! Platform conversion kits come stock in all LINK packages. The Slingshot LINK offers the best attributes of safety, incredible range and de-power of flat kites with the proven high-end performance of C kites. The NEW 2007 LINK sets the new benchmark for an all around high performance freeride kite.

"You choose the platform, 4 or 5 line, the kite remains the same; the 2007 Slingshot LINK makes kiteboarding more fun in all conditions for ANY rider." Tony Logosz, Slingshot Founder and Chief Kite Designer.

Logosz, along with the entire R&D team, have combined the best qualities of a flat kite and a traditional C kite to create a new and revolutionary hybrid style kite that performs equally as well 4 or 5 line. Slingshot introduces the true hybrid. Allowing the rider to chose their preferred platform, 4 or 5 line, brings new meaning to the words versatility and convenience.

Slingshot answers the growing need for an all around kite that fits everyone's requirements. The NEW 2007 Slingshot LINK defines best of class performance, convenience and safety in the all around category. This IS the kite for every freerider.

Rider Style

Slingshot's NEW 2007 LINK is the only hybrid style kite that offers incredible stability, range and instantaneous de-power without sacrificing any of the top-end response and feel characteristics more advanced freeriders demand. The NEW LINK is the one kite that meets the needs of all kiteboarders who demand range, de-power, safety, comfort and a choice of platforms 4 or 5 line.

Features

A choice of either 4 or 5 line platforms.
Newly redesigned 2007 Powerstroke Bar (Active Stopper Ball equipped) OR Newly redesigned 2007 Profire Bar Active Stopper Ball equipped)
Platform conversion kits: 4 line bridled or traditional 5 line
NEW swept leading edge design
Yellow Power Ball
Simple floating bridle system (4 line)
Pitchfork bridle (5 line)
Slingshot's NEW Direct Drive steering - no pulleys on the bar
Slingshot Splitstrut bolt on technology

Technology

LOOP TO LOOP BRIDLE ATTACHMENT POINT (4 LINE ONLY)

Anti snag during re-launch.

REINFORCED SPECTRA BRIDLE ATTACHMENT POINTS

Durability where you need it.

RBS LEADING EDGE DRAFT STABILIZERS

Helps to control canopy draft and maintain overall shape.

OVERDRIVE WINGTIP BATTEN

Maintains wingtip integrity and shape under load.

NEW ERGONOMIC ONE PUMP NIPPLE PLACEMENT

Less overall drag

LOOP TO LOOP BRIDLE ATTACHMENT POINT (4 LINE ONLY)

Anti snag during re-launch

SIMPLE FLOATIN BRIDLE SYSTEM (4 LINE ONLY)

Reduces bar pressure, hands off 100% de-power

MARK CLOTH SCUFF GUARDS

Prevents wear and tear while your kite is parked on the sand

NEW FLUTTER DARTS

Helps provide overall canopy control and reduces wear and tear

32 PIECE SEGMENTED LEADING EDGE

Provides structure and it's easier to repair

REINFORCED SPECTRA BRIDLE ATTACHMENT POINTS

Durability where you need it.

NEWLY REDESIGNED PATENTED SLINGSHOT SPLITSTRUT

The LINK is the only hybrid kite available today with Splitstrut integrated strut canopy connection. Splitstrut adds to the kites' durability, reduces weight and is the secret behind the kites stability and good maners. One test flight and the benefits become obvious.

LEGENDARY SLINGSHOT CONSTRUCTION

The most durable kite construction on the market today.