The 2011 Slingshot Rally has arrived and we at All Out Kiteboarding are stoked! We are currently stocking all sizes in 6m, 8m, 10, and 12m’s. With the feedback we’ve been getting from those who have ridden it, this is going to be an awesome kite for anyone from straight beginner to advanced freestyler and wave rider.
For more information on this industry first Open Delta C kite, check out this write-up on our blog: 2011 Slingshot Rally
If you are looking to buy the Slingshot Rally then click here!
Check out some of these spec pics of the Rally, laid out!
So check this out. During the Red Bull event at the beginning of the summer Ashley Wright asked for the autographs of Ruben Lenten, Aaron Hadlow and Susi Mai on one of our Dakine T-Shirts. The shirt made it around the world and into the hands of the local rider and onto a local kitesurfing blog in Sri Lanka. Here’s a link to the blog. Check it out!
A few days ago we received an email from Chad, a kiter who resides at our neighboring island of Hilton Head. This is his report of he and friend making the kite 6 mile crossing from Hilton Head Island, SC to Tybee Island, GA last Saturday. Thanks Chad for the kite STOKE!
Sharing the STOKE for the local kite scene on Tybee and Hilton Head Islands!
My name is Chad Golden, a local kiter on HHI, SC. On Saturday 7-31-10, myself and a local windsurfer Tim Carter jumped on a eastern summer breeze for a ride to Tybee Island, GA from Hilton Head Island, SC. Eastern winds are unusual for the summer indicative of hurricane in most cases but not on this date!
Local conditions within the 20 mile radius, tides and breeze for that day—>
On the falling tide against the eastern puff, the point of sail to Tybee lighthouse was ON!
I suggested to Tim we make the trek, and he was thinking the same thing, SO if all seemed solid after a few 1-2 mile warm-up passes with easy up wind return, we would jet.
Tim and I along with John Batson (kiter/windsurfer)make regular 4 mile legs on sailing sessions for hours at a crack on the southern part HHI, esp. on S/SW presentation.
The eastern look gave us a SINGLE reach from Sea Pines Beach Club marker 39 to Tybee pier with only easy pressure up wind to maintain. Entering the shipping lanes, current and rolling swell where 6-8ft in spots and more so with a ship’s wake. After passing the lighthouse point from our positons (Tim was on top) Tim went into the beach break, made a stop for some shells at the pier area, and I elected to hold my position about 1/2mile out where current seemed manageable. I could see a black Slingshot up the river a bit and an orange Cab. making tacks in and out from the break on the north end of Tybee . There was a larger group of kiters on the south end of Tybee as well. After a few passes, thirst and current concerned me and motivated me to jet back to HHI. I waited a few moments while a cargo ship passed and stayed a good 1/2mile away pointing on her stern. Selecting a known HHI land mark (Coligny beach) I began my reach back while Tim harvested beach gifts. The point of sail was relaxed without much up wind pressure and ended up being a slight run downwind, after better visible landmarks came up I adjusted on an aerial tower point of sail to coincede with a kiter who was late on the scene (that would be Batson).
I was on Starkites ExA 13m (c-kite hybrid tube) and 140SK sprint board. Tim was on 110L board and 6.0 (6.5)
Kinda of a typical session for us …we just had somewhere to go!
FUN and what a view! Glad to add to AOK kiting stoke!
Here’s what Slingshot has to say about the 2011 Rally…
New for 2011, Slingshot introduces the Rally. We extracted C kite DNA from
both our legendary Fuel and RPM, and added the third element of the Delta
shape to create the industry first Open Delta C kite. We expect the Rally and
the new Open Delta C kite platform to deliver all the desirable features of a
Delta coupled with the performance feel of a C kite. The Rally is the choice for
crossover freestyle and excellent in surf!
Proven Delta features such as low end power, responsive pivotal turning,
endless lofty hang time, effortless relaunch and unbelievable range are
matched with C kite predictable power and uncompromised stability.
The 3 strut design of the Open Delta C harnesses and delivers smooth efficient
power through the stoke and offers a light weight balanced build for maximum
flight stability. Our industry first pulley-less bridle lends itself to a direct feel,
enhanced responsiveness, and unmatched upwind performance. The range on
the Rally has been optimized for maximum low-end grunt. This means riding in
lighter wind speeds with smaller size kites and notice bigger boost with longer
hang times. The stroke at the bar combined with our pulley-less bridle lets
you tap into a top end range that translates into complete control when the
wind picks. Fine tuning the Rally is easy with Custom Fuel Injection attachment
points. CFI alters the overall feel and bar pressure enabling you to tune the kite
to meet your personal riding preferences.
Progressive freestyle, expert surf, high wind, low wind; do it all with the
2011 Rally!
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