Review Slingshot RPM 2017

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Riding type: Freeride/New School
Year: 2017
Brand: Slingshot
Size: 04.5m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m
Type: SLE
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Rider profile

Pro freestyle riders and performance freeriders

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

The RPM returns for 2017 carrying the reputation as one of the greatest kites every produced. Spanning the broad spectrum of users, the RPM is capable of winning multiple world titles as well as appealing to riders of all styles and abilities. From beginners who want a responsive kite with easy relaunch and great depower, to weekend warriors who want to boost big, to world-class competitors like Youri Zoon and Carlos Mario, never before has one kite appealed to so many different types of riders.

The RPM’s Open-C Canopy is a proven shape that has spawned an entire category of kites. For general freeriding, it provides responsive handling, smooth power delivery throughout the window, great boosting ability and powerful but predictable loops. For dedicated freestyle and wakestyle, the RPM’s shape delivers amazing load and pop, smooth pull, massive carry and flawless unhooked performance. No matter what category you fall into, the RPM will improve your entire kiteboarding experience. 

You’ll love the RPM if you want the ultimate freeride-freestyle crossover kite that you can progress with but will never outgrow. 

Features

• Slingshot’s flagship freeride-freestyle crossover kite 
• Open-C canopy a versatile shape for all types of riding 
• Smooth load, insane pop and unrivaled unhooked performance 
• User-friendly and responsive: not just for freestyle fanatics 

Control bar

slingshot 2017 kite bar

Video Slingshot RPM 2017

 


Details:

Riding type: Freeride/New School
Year: 2017
Brand: Slingshot
Size: 04.5m, 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m
Type: SLE
One pump: Yes
Bridles: Yes
Number of struts: 3
Colours: Various
Line length: 20m - 23m - 27m
Bar length: 43,2 cm - 50,8 cm - 58,4 cm
Bar: 4 lines
Depower: Clamcleat
Safety: Push
Swivel: Yes
Variable bar length: No
Oh shit handles: Yes

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