Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com
Slingshot RPX - Kiteshop.com

Slingshot RPX

£1,049.00
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Slingshot RPX

£1,049.00 GBP

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Colour:
Size:
  • 4.5m
  • 6.0m
  • 7.0m
  • 8.0m
  • 9.0m
  • 10.0m
  • 11.0m
  • 12.0m
  • 14.0m
Setup:
  • Kite Only
  • Sentry Control Bar

Description

The Slingshot RPX is one of the best all-around kites on the market today. It delivers hero level performance in every category of kiteboarding.   Faster, Lighter, and more technically advance than its predecessor; The RPX is the next evolution of a freeride kite. 

The RPX boasts top of the line performance and handling as well as extensive range, depower, and upwind ability.

The RPX is designed to take you to your next kiteboarding milestone, no matter what that is. 

The Slingshot RPX has been built upon a longstanding Slingshot Invention, the “Open C Canopy.” Often overlooked and misunderstood, the “Open C Canopy” is the magic of the RPX and its predecessor the RPM. This flatter arc offers extensive range, depower, and upwind ability while also providing accurate handling and energetic response. This harmonious blend of performance and comfort enables you to progress and per-form no matter who you are. The RPX is the culmination of our incredible journey with a wide array of athletes, designers, and inventors to create the next evolution of a versatility in a kite.

A completely redesigned Trailing Edge shape has also been implemented on the RPX. Reshaping the trailing edge has allowed Slingshot to eliminate areas of turbulence, drag and flutter. This has ushered in next level response out of the kite, meaning better return to the top of window during looping, tighter turning radius’ for surfing, and lighting fast reaction speed. 

Slingshot RPX Features include:
  • 4x4 Canopy Tech - The strongest and stiffest material on the market
  • Simply put the RPX is the highest performing, most technically advanced kite on the market
  • Built to put world championship performance into a freeride package, with more world championships and never before done tricks done on the RPM.
  • Enhanced Modified Open C shape matched with the FlyLine bridle configuration accelerates the RPX’s turning speed as well as increases the lift and hangtime.
Complete Package Includes:
  • Slingshot RPX Kite
  • 4-Line Sentry Control Bar
  • Comp Stick 800lb line set
  • Newly redesigned kite backpack
  • User manual
  • Product registration card
  • Sizes available: 4.5m, 6m, 7m, 8m, 9m, 10m, 11m, 12m and 14m
 

Specs

Wind Range
Features
Technology
Slingshot Flyline Bridle System:

The FlyLine bridle is an invention found we used on the RPM for the past two years. During the development of the RPX, we wanted to push the possibilities of that bridle even further. By using more premium materials we were able to reduce the bridle line thickness by 25%. Riders will instantly feel less drag through the air due to this new streamlined bridle. 

The new Flyline bridle combines both pulley and bungee in a new configurtion that results in a faster, higher-flying, more powerful RPX than ever before.

One-Pump Speed System:

The patented Slingshot invention now used industry-wide has gotten an upgrade. Slingshot have increased the One Pump tube diameters for cleaner airflow for easier inflation as well as repositioned the tubes to be more streamlined and durable.

Re-designed trailing edge:

A completely redesigned edge has allowed us to eliminate areas of turbulence, drag and flutter. This has ushered in next level response out of the kite as well as better return to the top of window during kite loops and Megaloops.

Open "C" Kite Design Platform:

Blends the best C kite performance characteristics like power, stability, edging and control with, bow, hybrid, and delta performance characteristics like depower, range, speed, water relaunchability and boosting. The result is increased usability and ultimate versatility in every condition performance. The open C platform, is the only bridled kite design that allows depower control at the bar, or by “prying” your kite to the edge of the window like a true C kite. This benefit truly enhances the park and ride flying style used by so many top pro’s!

New Clean Canopy:

Slingshot have reduced canopy paneling from 108 individual panels to 20. This reduces the kite's overall weight while also providing a more aerodynamic canopy profile. 

3-Strut Design:

Its “Open C” canopy design and Full Suspension Bridle create a canopy bridle synergy that liberated our designers need to build structure in the kite with struts. The RPX is the leader in 3 strut design. Its proven benefits include significant weight reduction, an intuitive feel, superior water relaunch and massive boost with increased hang time. There is also a common belief with the pro’s that less struts makes the kite more compact and packable. This makes the RPX the preferred globe trotting kite.

The Slingshot RPX offers limitless performance options for surf and flat water excelling at unhooked freestyle riding.

4x4 Canopy Tech:

The RPX is built with Teijin 4x4 reinforced ripstop material. This is the strongest, stiffest, and most durable canopy material on the market. Your kite will last longer, have a higher resale value, and feel more solid and stable in the air, especially in gusty wind

Split-Strut:

A Slingshot invention that has been borrowed industry wide, SplitStrut integrates the kite canopy and struts into one firmly interconnected piece rather than the canopy being sewn over the strut like lesser designs. Split Strut creates a stronger, more stable, and more durable canopy, enhances power under heavy load and creates efficiency and rigidity in the overall frame. 

Multiple Attachment Points:

Different attachment points integrated into the kite allow you to fine-tune handling, power and performance based on your riding style and the conditions of a particular session. Even slight changes to these settings can make an enormous impact on the kite’s overall performance, making this a useful tool for getting the most out of your kite every time you ride.

Control Bar
Slingshot Sentry Control Bar:

Click-In chicken loop technology meets intuitive, auto-swivel, line untwisting in this all-new state of the art control bar. The Slingshot Sentry bar has been thoroughly tested and is proudly ISO approved.

Combining comfort, performance, and dependability into one elegant design that gives riders a cleaner, easier, and higher performing on water-experience.

By collaborating with their riders and listening to our customers our designers dissected our past control bar technology and developed one of the most comprehensive and intuitive systems on the market.

Comfort Grip Bar Diameter:

Slightly thicker bar diameter is easier to hold and grip, especially in colder climates. Ultra-Soft EVA Grip provides you with session long comfort no matter how long you are on the water.

EVA Over Molded Bar Ends:

Soft on you and your gear. These new bar ends prevent damage to your body and your stuff.

Precision Engineered Bar Floats:

Sleek and buoyant ensures your bar floats and provides a clean field of vision.

Click-In Chicken Loop:

Release and reload faster and with zero hassle. Simply click in and GO!

Auto Swivel Centre Hole:

Simply pull in on your bar to untwist your lines. Double PU Coated CL rope runs through our Dual Chambered Center hole and straightens your centre lines.

Durable PU Covered Centre Lines:

Our PU coated Chicken Loop rope and flagging line provides smooth bar travel with minimal effort from the rider. This also will guarantee full wear protection of these two lines for a longer lifespan.

Simple Cleat Depower:

Simplicity at its finest, the cleated above the bar de-power system is smooth, easy, and dependable.

Hidden Line Keepers:

Bungee line keepers are hidden in the float to prevent damage to bungees as well as tangles. Use them when you need them, forget about them when you don't.

Sentry Bar Bag:

Convenient carry bag to protect and organize the Sentry Bar and parts. Mesh section allows the bar to dry whilst in storage.

ISO Certified:

The ISO Certification not only provides the kite industry with a new testing technology to ensure their equipment conforms to the state-of-the-art safety requirements of ISO, it also enables consumers to choose products that fulfill the standard and thereby helping them to stay safe.

Features:
  • Proven Click-in Loop is quicker, safer and easier to reload than other systems
  • New Softer EVA grip is soft and plush allowing you to spend more time on the water with less fatigue
  • New PU coated center lines allow for smooth & effortless bar travel with added durability
  • The combination of our Auto Swiveling Center Hole and Ceramic Ball Bearing Swivel results in perfectly untwisted lines all the time
  • State of the art design provides clean field of view, free of gimmicks

The Slingshot Sentry control bar, meets the needs of the Crossover rider who values uncompromising safety, performance and convenience in a tailored 4 line configuration.

All kite sizes can be flown with the same bar. Complete with 20m, 23m or 27m Flying Lines.

 

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