2017-USA-KITE-HYPE-SHEETS+FOILS

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Z DETAILS
The magic of the Z comes in its low-aspect Spherical-C profile and pointed Axis Wingtips. This stubby shape,
combined with a four-point cascading bridle setup, results in an extremely stable and well-behaved kite. “It’s
a kite with no bad habits,” says Slingshot CEO Jeff Logosz.
And don’t let the description fool you- the Z is great for beginners, but it is not a “beginner kite.” The Z boost
big, unhooks well, loops with ease and has grown a reputation among experienced riders as a super-fun allaround
freeride kite.
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Z BRIDLE CONFIGURATION
The Z features a four-point pulleyless bridle system. This gives the kite its impressive range, depower and ease of
relaunch and provides stability and structure to the canopy during high winds and gusty conditions.
TRADITIONAL-C
User friendly shape increases confidence in the critical areas of freeride kite performance. Stability, upwind ability,
depower, responsiveness, relaunch and safety are the focus of this design.
KITE SIZE WINDRANGE (KN) BAR SIZE
3 M 24+ (GROM 12+) 17” or 20”
RELAUNCH
10
DEPOWER
10
6 M 20 – 35 (GROM 11 – 35) 17” or 20”
9 M 16 – 28 (GROM 9 – 28) 20”
UPWIND ABILITY
8
BOOST
7
11 M
13 M
12– 24 (GROM 8 – 24)
9 – 19 (GROM 7 – 19)
20”
20” OR 23”
HANGTIME
7
DOWNWIND DRIFT
7
LOW-END POWER
7
POWERED LOOPS
6
UNHOOKED POP
6
SURF PERFORMANCE
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