2017-USA-KITE-HYPE-SHEETS+FOILS
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GLIDE DETAILS<br />
Like all of Slingshot’s twin tips, the Glide is hand-built in the <strong>USA</strong>, with high-quality materials sourced from<br />
the Pacific Northwest. Construction includes a vertically laminated wood core that provides the best<br />
flex, performance and durability of any core material on the market. New for <strong>2017</strong>, Slingshot is employing<br />
a carbon-reinforced Bedrock Insert mounting system, which reduces board weight while improving hold<br />
strength and overall flex characteristics. Vibrant urethane rails enhance style and durability.<br />
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BEDROCK CARBON INSERTS<br />
In <strong>2017</strong> you will notice lighter boards, a more continuous flex pattern and performance that is tuned precisely for<br />
each board’s design concept. You asked for weight reduction, better flex control and increased feel. You got it. Our<br />
engineers accomplished this by inventing new carbon-reinforced inserts, which will replace the Fastrack system<br />
on all <strong>2017</strong> boards. In testing, our team riders quickly noticed how solid the inserts are, hence the name Bedrock<br />
Carbon Inserts.<br />
The new inserts are a Slingshot exclusive and are designed to offer you a solid connection to a board that still<br />
needs to flex. They use the industry-standard M6 hardware and are reinforced with light-weight, high-strength<br />
carbon fiber. With this development, our engineers were able to define a new level of performance and durability<br />
in twin tip construction. The insert pull strength is increased by 30%, while the overall board weight is cut by 10%.<br />
Bedrock Carbon Inserts designed for the toughest boot riders in the business.<br />
FLEX<br />
POP<br />
UPWIND DRIVE<br />
SOFT<br />
LESS<br />
LESS<br />
STIFF<br />
MORE<br />
MORE<br />
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DIVERSE BASE LAYUPS<br />
As riders push their equipment to new limits, we’re finding the base layup for each of our boards more and<br />
more important. Some riders want a lightweight layup, some want an extra thick and durable layup, while others<br />
want something right in the middle. We offer something for everyone in our <strong>2017</strong> lineup. Layups are as follows:<br />
Refraction (Sam Light pro)- .7mm DuraSurf base; Asylum, Vision, Super Grom- .4mm standard base; Widow Maker,<br />
Karolina Pro, Crisis, Glide, Misfit- .2mm standard base.<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
RIDER PROFILE<br />
FREERIDE<br />
CASUAL<br />
WAKESTYLE<br />
AGGRESSIVE<br />
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NACA TECH LASER CUT CHANNELS<br />
Naca Tech channels improve performance and edge control by creating a low-drag submerged inlet that<br />
streamlines water flow while increasing board speed.<br />
LENGTH<br />
WIDTHS ROCKER RIDER WT. BOARD WT. BASE FINS<br />
149 CM 41.2 / 36.2 CM 32 MM UP TO 155 LBS 7.2 LBS STANDARD 0.2 MM 4 X 2” ( 5.08 CM ) SYMMETRICAL G-10 FIN<br />
159 CM 40.4 / 34.5 CM 33 MM 120 LBS + 8.2 LBS STANDARD 0.2 MM 4 X 2” ( 5.08 CM ) SYMMETRICAL G-10 FIN