In Focus: Slingshot 2021 Product Overview
Features / Tue 20th Oct, 2020 @ 5:03 pm
Slingshot continues to experiment with new shapes, new toys and new technologies – all to find the next great adventure. We’ve got their 2021 product line up including the ALL-NEW Ghost V1, Luna V1, Super Natural V1 and the pinnacle of kiteboarding control systems; the Sentry V1, right here!
2021 Kites
Rally GT V2
Progress / Control / Relaunch
The Rally GT V2 is designed to be a true all-riders, all-conditions, one-kite-wonder that is unrivalled in terms of versatility and friendly performance.
To improve the Rally GT V2’s turning speed, we tapered the diameter of the leading edge to be smaller and more efficient, which allows the kite to move quicker through the wind window, as well as providing upwind reach. This more effective leading-edge also adds more power per size and lighter bar pressure, especially in the larger sizes of the kite.
The Rally GT V2 also features two different bridle configurations depending on the size of your kite. This diversity was made to allow for better range and even more stellar relaunch than the inaugural version.
4-Point IRS Bridle
The 5m, 6m, and 7m Rally GT v2 feature our 4-point IRS bridle system. This IRS system features a bungee line on the lowest leading edge connection that provides superior stability as well as immediate and smooth kite feedback. This bridle configuration maintains that legendary Slingshot bar feels yet delivers hero level turning speed without any delay in handling and response.
4-Point Pulleyed IRS Bridle
On the 8m, 9m, 10m, 12m, and 14m sizes, we have engineered an all-new bridle configuration to aid in steering response and speed. By reconfiguring the IRS bridle system with a new frictionless pulley, we have made great advancements in the kite’s reaction time as well as the kite’s response at the edge of the wind window. This equates to greater light wind performance, water relaunch, as well as a larger wind range and upwind ability.
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Why You’ll Love the Rally GT V2
- The ultimate all-around crossover kite.
- The easiest kite for learning and progressing
- Optimised for turning speed and upwind ability
- Water relaunches quicker than any kite in our range
- Infinite range and versatility
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Rally GT V2, please click here.
UFO V1.1
Unlimited Foiling Object
We sacrificed nothing and maximised everything when we designed the all-new strutless UFO to be our pure, unlimited performance foiling kite. The UFO has a Compact Swept-C canopy shape for direct and instant handling, as well as insane range and power control, and an IRS bridle for immediate response. Off of that strutless design and bridle configuration, we made the canopy out of lightweight fabrics. We then stripped the UFO down to just the bare essentials to make it the ultimate foiling machine with unbelievable handling and space-age drift.
Why You’ll Love the UFO
- The UFO is one of the lightest LEI kites that we have ever produced
- Every aspect of the UFO has been tailored for true foiling performance
- The UFO has the most drift and power control out of any kite in our range.
- The UFO packs down incredibly small; you can fit the full quiver in your carry on; this kite is a jet-setter’s dream.
- Turns on a dime, the ultimate kite for fun flying while on foil
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 UFO V1.1, please click here.
Ghost V1
Versatile/Lightweight/Packable
Introducing an all-NEW paranormal shape from Tony Logosz, the Ghost V1. Designed from the ground up to be light, simple, and insanely fun to fly, the Ghost is one of the most exciting new kites in our range. It’s an out of this world all around kite that has just one strut for incredible handling and steering precision for beginners, experts, and foilers alike. If you are looking for a lightweight ultra-simple kite to take your riding, foiling, or kite tricks to the next level, the Ghost is your friendly companion. The first size runs for the Ghost will span from 2.5 to a 17. It’s Compact Swept C shape design and segmented swept wingtip make water relaunch immediate and its wind range infinite.
Why You’ll Love the Ghost V1
- NEW Single Strut Platform – Lightweight & agile in the sky / Small and packable on the beach
- NEW Compact Swept C shape – provides the precision of a C kite with the instant on/off power delivery of a swept wingtip shape
- NEW 4×4 Canopy Tech – The stiffest canopy material on the market reduces flutter and increases durability
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Ghost V1, please click here.
Sentry V1
Comfort / Performance / Dependability
We are proud to introduce the pinnacle of kiteboarding control systems; the Sentry V1. We have combined comfort, performance, and dependability into one elegant design that gives riders a cleaner, easier, and higher performing on water-experience. By collaborating with our riders and listening to our customers, our designers dissected our past control bar technology. They developed one of the most comprehensive and intuitive systems on the market.
Why You’ll Love the Sentry V1
- Our 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.
- You asked for it! New PU coated centre 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 a clean field of view, free of gimmicks.
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Sentry V1, please click here.
2021 Twintips
Misfit V10
Freeride/Progression
The MISFIT V10 is beginner-friendly, freestyle friendly, upwind, downwind, flat water, chop and big-air friendly. It’s our most versatile board, designed for all-conditions utility, with enough tech and performance built in to stand up to its reputation as one of the best all-around twin tips in kiteboarding. With a flatter and faster rocker line combined with a nice, mellow single-concave hull, you get one of the smoothest and driest rides out of any twin tip on the market. Additionally, the MISFIT’s tip and tail have Koroyd cutouts to reduce swing weight and a lively, pop-centric Atomic Wood Core.
Why You’ll Love the Misfit V10
- Our finest progressive, all-conditions freeride twin tip.
- One of the most technically advanced Twin Tips on the market
- Smooth, spray-free ride with a progressive outline
- Dura-Light base: lightweight performance in a durable and robust package
- Mild rocker, medium flex great for upwind drive and slicing through chop.
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Misfit V10, please click here.
Super Natural V1
Wave Riding/Big Air
The Super Natural V1is a mutant twin-tip hybrid that’s at home everywhere. With its nose and tail design, the Super Natural V1 can excel in choppy conditions when you want a little added grip, in flat water when you are looking for extra hold down for huge airs, or in the waves when you want to have a bit slashing fun.
Additionally, with its Versa Fin six-fin configuration, you can ride the Super Natural V1 with two, four, six or zero fins, depending on the conditions and your riding style for that session. Developed on our Atomic Wood Core, this new breed of the board provides unmatched lively pop and rebound, incredible upwind capabilities and tracking both directions.
Why You’ll Love the Super Natural V1
- One of the most progressive and versatile shapes we have ever made.
- Boosting and board-off tricks are more fun and easier than ever.
- Makes riding a twin tip in beach break and wave conditions like riding an ocean skate park
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Super Natural V1, please click here.
Luna V1
Freeride / Progression
Sharing a similar shape and outline of our award-winning Misfit, the Luna V1 is a beginner/intermediate shape that has been optimised for the smaller, lighter kiteboarder. Available in a 129 & 133cm size, the Luna V1 is loaded with performance features, including our famously lively Atomic Wood Core, NACA Tech Channels and Single Concave Hull. The Luna V1’s narrow-body provides better tracking and makes it easier to hold down power for riders who need a little added leverage. The Luna V1 is an extremely smooth and forgiving twin tip with plenty of light-rider performance for learning your first back rolls and board-offs or even unhooking.
Why You’ll Love the Luna V1
- Most optimised twin tip in the world for smaller riders.
- Smooth, spray-free ride with a narrow outline for lighter riders
- Dura-Light base: lightweight performance in a strong and durable package
- Medium rocker and flex that’s great for upwind drive and slicing through chop
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Luna V1, please click here.
Asylum V5
Freestyle / Big Air
A hard-charging freestyle favourite, the Asylum V5 is a performance board loaded with cutting-edge design features for aggressive riders who like to GO big, RIDE fully powered and PUSH the limits in the name of progression. The Asylum V5’s flex has been optimised with our new Hot Sheet 10k Carbon Stringer, which delivers massive pop and outstanding flex/rebound characteristics. Tip/tail channels and chined rails offer all the drive you need for upwind performance, as well as insane tracking through all water conditions. How ever you choose to ride your Asylum V5 (it’s engineered to ride with or without fins), rest assured Slingshot’s legendary construction and durability back the Asylum V5.
Why You’ll Love the Asylum V5
- Our board with the most pop and rebound
- One of the most durable twintips ever made (thanks to the combo of its Dura-Light Base and Atomic Wood Core)
- Our highest performance freestyle board—the go-to for WKL, WKC and Air Games World Champ, Carlos Mario
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Asylum V5, please click here.
2021 Surfboards
2021 Celero XR
Response / Speed / Versatility
Designed for versatility and reliability in all conditions—from underpowered, mushy beach break to shore-pounding overhead monsters—the Celero XR in 2021 is built with XR Construction, an evolution of our popular hybrid EPS construction that yields an incredible response, snap and lightweight performance. With bamboo and carbon reinforcements, XR Construction produces the perfect blend of weight and strength, providing you with the highest performance true surfboard feel to handle all the rigours of kiteboarding.
The modern, curvy outline and winged squash tail make the Celero XR extremely responsive in turning, as well as help, maintain speed through slower conditions or fatter wave sections. A tri-fin Thruster configuration with FCS II Reactor fins keeps the Celero XR tracking down the line with confidence.
Why You’ll Love the Celero XR
- XR Construction—the best blend of durability and weight, providing a true surfboard feel.
- Our most versatile surfboard—it’s the one board quiver!
- Perfect for riders who usually ride a twin tip and are looking to get into riding a surfboard and go strapless
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Celero XR, please click here.
2021 Mixer XR
Versatility / Stability / Control
A versatile, performance shortboard for shredding smaller waves and chop, the Mixer XR is built with XR Construction, an evolution of our popular hybrid EPS construction that yields an incredible response, snap and lightweight performance. With bamboo and carbon reinforcements, XR Construction produces the perfect blend of weight and strength, providing you with the highest performance true surfboard feel to handle all the rigours of kiteboarding.
The Mixer XR’s quad concave bottom shape and a Versa Fin five-fin configuration create an easily customisable and highly versatile board—it can be ridden as a Thruster, as a Quad, or even a five-fin setup, depending on the conditions and personal preference. To focus on versatility, the Mixer XR has a winged rounded pintail that provides all-around stability, control, and performance in the majority of surf conditions.
Why You’ll Love the 2021 Mixer XR
- XR Construction—the best blend of durability and weight, providing a true surfboard feel.
- Maximum performance in smaller marginal surf
- Designed to give you speed and manoeuvrability—even in small surf
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Mixer XR, please click here.
2021 Sci-Fly XR
Pop / Drive / Speed
The 2021 Sci-Fly XR’s, our progressive freeride shortboard, is built with XR Construction, an evolution of our popular hybrid EPS construction. With bamboo and carbon reinforcements, XR Construction produces the perfect blend of weight and strength, providing you with the highest performance true surfboard feel to handle all the rigours of kiteboarding.
The Sci-Fly XR’s truncated nose design significantly reduces swing weight and provides a central control point on the board, making airs, spins and skate-style tricks easier than any other board. The parallel rail outline reduces drag and increases water speed to get more drive and pop without jeopardising stability or landing comfort. Its progressive and extremely modern winged diamond tail gives the utmost control and drive as well as a smooth and clean release off the water when performing boosts and aerial tricks.
Why You’ll Love the 2021 Sci-Fly XR
- XR Construction—the best blend of durability and weight, providing a true surfboard feel.
- The best board we make for boosting, strapless freestyle, and aerials provide the sharpest and most pivotal turn in our range.
- Perfect for riders who want a progressive shape to take their surfboard riding to the next level
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Sci-Fly XR, please click here.
2021 Tyrant XR
Speed / Drive / Snap
The Tyrant XR, the hard-charging wave slayer in our surfboard lineup, is built with XR Construction, an evolution of our popular hybrid EPS construction. With bamboo and carbon reinforcements, XR Construction produces the perfect blend of weight and strength, providing you with the highest performance true surfboard feel to handle all the rigours of kiteboarding.
The Tyrant XR’s premium Hybrid EPS Core with bamboo and carbon reinforcements yields an incredible response, snap and lightweight performance. This true wave-slayer featured a tri-fin thruster set-up and rounded squash tail to provide better management of turns and speed through a wave’s sections. As always all of the Slingshot surfboards feature the FCS II fin system for maximum performance and ease of use.
Why You’ll Love the Tyrant XR
- XR Construction—the best blend of durability and weight, providing a true surfboard feel.
- Has more drive and control in large, heavy surf than any board on the market
- Provides the sharpest and most pivotal turn in our range
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Tyrant XR, please click here.
2021 Kite Foil
“It has completely changed the way that we look at kiteboarding in a way that few other products ever have. They said it was a fad and they couldn’t have been more wrong.”
2021 Dwarf Craft
Boasting an all-new state of the art layup, the new Dwarf Craft range is even lighter than its predecessors. Decreased size & weight have increased the board’s responsiveness, agility, and direct feeling. We also maximised the board’s nose rocker to help the touch and go the performance of this new shorter profile. For riders wanting the pinnacle of foil board carving, leverage and control for pumping, and the ultimate ease of travel, the Dwarf Craft 100 should be in your future.
The Dwarf Craft 110 is perfect for the intermediate riders who are looking for the perfect blend of performance and comfort in a progressive foil board shape. Boasting an all-new state of the art layup, the new Dwarf Craft range is even lighter than its predecessors. If you are looking for great carving and control in a lightweight package but aren’t looking to sacrifice stability and buoyancy, then the Dwarf Craft 110 is the perfect foil board for you.
Featuring just enough length and the perfect volume for the intermediate rider and plenty of high-performance features for the advanced riders, the Dwarfcraft 120 is the ultimate free ride foil board that you can use no matter your skill level. Boasting an all-new state of the art layup, the new Dwarf Craft range is even lighter than its predecessors. The Dwarf Craft 120 is light, nimble and full of advanced features, but retains the size and volume of a user-friendly setup, making this the perfect shape to progress on and never outgrow.
Why You’ll Love the 2021 Dwarf Craft
- All new lay-up makes the Dwarf Craft one of the lightest foil boards we have ever produced.
- The shortest foil board we have ever made results in more control, leverage, and packability.
- Adjustable track mount makes mounting all wings and all foils super easy and perfectly balanced.
- Super Soft Corduroy EVA deck pad is the perfect blend of comfort and grip.
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Dwarf Craft, please click here.
Phantasm Kite 633 Foil Package
Progress / Versatility / Stability
The Phantasm 633 is a high-performance carbon freeride foil with tons of versatility in a lightweight premium carbon construction. The Phantasm 633 is made from super light, stiff and efficient high-modulus carbon, but with a larger, lower aspect front wing that gives it tons of lift, stability and dynamic performance at lower speeds. At higher speeds, the Phantasm 633 will track and retain its stability which aids in setting up for jibes and tacks, but also will prevent over-foiling. The larger surface area of the PFI 633 front wing, combined with the efficiency of carbon means it has a huge wind and speed range. The wing’s unique inverted gull shape provides a crazy level of dynamic carving control and a self-centring flight you have to feel to believe. The Phantasm 633 package was built to give you maximum free ride performance.
With equal parts: Speed, Stability, Lift, and Maneuverability, this is the most predictable and user-friendly foil on the market.
Why You’ll Love the Phantasm Kite 633 Foil Package
- Simply put: this is the best all-around performance foil on the market.
- The perfect blend of speed, stability, lift, and manoeuvrability.
- Progress quicker and easier than ever before with smooth unmatched stability
- The stiffest carbon mast on the market results in the most predictable ride no matter your speed or style.
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For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Phantasm Kite 633 Foil Package, please click here.
Phantasm Kite 657 Foil Package
Speed / Manoeuvrability / Response
The Phantasm 657 is made from super light, stiff and efficient high-modulus carbon, with a very unique medium aspect front wing that gives it limitless speed, agility, manoeuvrability and carving performance. The Phantasm 657 will usher in a new realm of speed and performance while still providing great stability and tracking. The smaller span of the PFH 657 front wing and its Medium Aspect shape and design results in progressive speed and next-level manoeuvrability. If you are looking for a modern blend of speed and precision-turning, this foil will deliver space-age performance.
The PFH 657 wing’s unique inverted gull shape not only maintains the speed you want but also delivers an unmatched progressive roll rate that provides superior response and feels than flatter wings. This progressive roll rate means Jibing, Tacking, carving, and any transition will become your new metrics for fun. The Phantasm 657 will have you quite literally foiling circles around your friends. This ultimate performance foil from Slingshot will become the new benchmark for the top-level balance of speed, stability, and playful manoeuvrability.
Why You’ll Love the Phantasm Kite 657 Foil Package
- Our most extreme package for limitless speed, agility and radical carving performance.
- The quickest and most responsive foil package we make
- Unmatched carving and dynamic-turning performance, makes this one of the most fun foils for the advancing hydrofoiler
- The stiffest carbon mast on the market results in the most predictable ride no matter your speed or style.
- Ready to boost? This thing will take you to the moon!
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Phantasm Kite 657 Foil Package, please click here.
Phantasm Kite 730 Foil Package
Speed / Glide / Stability
The Phantasm 730 is a high-performance carbon Freeride & Freestyle foil with tons of versatility in a lightweight premium carbon construction. The Phantasm 730 is made from super light, stiff and efficient high-modulus carbon, with a larger, higher aspect front wing that gives it limitless speed, stability, glide and boosting performance. The Phantasm 730 will accelerate and track at higher speeds to deliver a rock-solid platform for boosting and unmatched glide and stability for long drawn out jibes and tacks. The larger span of the PTM 730 front wing and its High Aspect shape and design yields the perfect blend of speed and tracking.
If you are looking for the perfect balance of speed and stability, the PTM will deliver all of the performance you need and more. The wing’s unique inverted gull wing shape not only provides insane speed but also delivers a game-changing self-levelling flight that governs your height no matter how fast you go. The Phantasm 730 package was built to provide you with a maximum blend of Freeride and Freestyle performance.
With next-level speed and efficiencies, this foil will open up new lines, and new abilities for your foiling repertoire.
Why You’ll Love the Phantasm Kite 730 Foil Package
- The perfect balance of speed and stability
- Perfect your turns and transitions with more glide and stability than any other foil
- Ride faster and more locked it; delivering a rock-solid platform for boosting
- The stiffest carbon mast on the market results in the most predictable ride no matter your speed or style.
For more information on Slingshot’s 2021 Phantasm Kite 730 Foil Package, please click here.
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Tue 20th Oct, 2020 @ 5:03 pm
By Jen Tyler
Italian/Egyptian Jen Tyler grew up on the sandy beaches of the Red Sea and has been on the IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag team since 2017.
