The S2AS Team have just got back from Italy's Lake Garda Testing the new Kites & Kiteboards from Slingshot Kiteboarding inc the new SLINGSHOT REV 09, (not called the REV 2) we tried it in wind speeds from 11 - 20 knots.

we said last year about the Slingshot rev 08
"This kite will blow your mind. It is super stable, fast, and very forgiving".
Well in 2009 more of the same still the Slingshot rev 09 is very stable fast and forgiving with more Features then ever before.
The safety system is unreal... you can release the chicken loop on a full release so the bar goes up the centre line and STILL re-launch the kite with no Line tangles at all!! Every time.
The S2AS Team have done a full Review of this kite check it out!

Slingshot Rev 2009 Overview:

The slingshot 2009 REV is in the 2nd year and the kite keeps all of it's features and also adds some sweet new flying options to change the feel and performace of the new Slingshot Rev 2009 Kite if your looking for performance & requirements of a traditional C Shape kite but more depower and the range of a dedicated BOW kite get the Slingshot Rev 2009.

The 2009 SLINGSHOT REV is a 4 line Hybrid kite that has a unique compact bridle and comes complete with the NEW 2009 Slingshot Direct drive control Bar.

The New Direct Drive control bar has a new 2009 soft grip and slightly larger dimatier to stop forearm fatuige and it eliminates the use of pulleys on the bar and features the new centre safety system, (Slinsghot call is the CSS) which Brings 100% depower safety and convenience below the bar.

So weather you like Smacking the waves all day long in the surf or a flat water freerider looking for a Fuel-Like feel and performance with Depower, look no further than the Slingshot REV 09!!!



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Increased overall range: Great low end in light winds yet super stable in high winds

2. Easy relaunch suitable even for a novice rider

3. Slingshot patented one Pump System, the industry’s original, proven and patented single point inflation system

4. NEW Centre safety system 100% depower provides safety and convenience below the bar

5. Light bar pressure reduces elbow fatigue (this can be adjustedto increse bar feel)

6. Dedicated bow Depower / C kite performance and feel

7. NEW Direct Drive control Bar: Direct Feel, speed and Responsiveness

8. Compact Bridle provides in flight stability and eliminates risk of tangles

9. Ride Un-Hooked with Full depower: most useful for wave riding

10. Fuel like pull and performance

11. Massive Boost, Jump Higher and float longer than ever before

12. ‘Lock-n-Load Reboot’ system allows the rider to pull on the chicken loop to ensure a roper reboot

13. Multiple attachment points for the rear bridle line allow the rider to vary the amount of bar pressure.

14. Slingshot legendary Construction: BOMBER QUALITY

15. Lifetime Rider Hotline Support Membership
16. Surf proof Seams

More info: http://www.slingshot.fr/news/?p=128#more-128