2017-USA-KITE-HYPE-SHEETS+FOILS

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RPM DETAILS
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.
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FUEL BRIDLE CONFIGURATION
The RPM features Slingshot’s unique shock absorbing IRS bridle system. This pulleyless, direct-connect bridle
incorporates bungee lines that flex and retract to keep proper tension in the lines as you steer the kite. Slingshot
introduced this bridle concept in 2015 and have nothing but positive feedback about the responsive steering and
direct feel it creates.
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For customized performance, the RPM’s wingtip bridle can be connected at three different points, which allows for
tuning of bar pressure, kite feedback and steering speed.
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OPEN-C
Combines C kite performance; power, stability, edging, control and direct connect with the advantages of the
latest advancements, including low end power, maximized range, upwind ability, depower, relaunch, hang time and
safety.
KITE SIZE WINDRANGE (KN) BAR SIZE
4.5 M
24+
17” or 20”
UNHOOKED POP
10
POWERED LOOPS
9
6 M
7 M
22 – 34
18 – 33
17” or 20”
17” or 20”
BOOST
8
DEPOWER
8
8 M
9 M
16 – 31
14 – 29
17” or 20”
20”
RELAUNCH
8
DOWNWIND DRIFT
7
10 M
11 M
13 – 27
12 – 24
20”
20”
HANGTIME
7
UPWIND ABILITY
7
12 M
14 M
10 – 22
8 – 17
20” or 23”
20” or 23”
SURF PERFORMANCE
7
LOW-END POWER
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