2017-USA-KITE-HYPE-SHEETS+FOILS

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RALLY DETAILS
Slingshot has reworked and refined the Rally over the years to polish the kite into what it is today. In
2016 we made some slight adjustments to the geometry and bridles to increase handling and steering
speed. Those changes were very well received, so we’ve carried them over for 2017 and have added a
couple other subtle modifications. For sizes 8, 9 and 10 we’ve made very subtle changes in geometry
and strut diameter to clean up the canopy ever so slightly. Trailing edge tension is now controlled
with the addition of Teijin T2 Polyester rip stop canopy material. This decreases trailing edge flutter
and increases durability. We reinforced the one-pump inflation valve’s connection to the bladder to
help prevent blowouts caused by improper hose attachment/detachment. Finally, we added two Kevlar
patches to prevent bridle rub on the trailing edges.
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RALLY BRIDLE CONFIGURATION
The Rally features a compact-direct connect pulley-less bridle with three connection points (per side) on the
leading edge and a single connection on the wingtips. This configuration is engineered to give the Rally its
renowned range and depower, turning speed, easy of relaunch and unrivaled upwind performance. For customized
performance, the Rally’s wingtip bridle can be connected at three different points, which allows for tuning of bar
pressure, kite feedback and steering speed.
OPEN DELTA C
Blends the proven C-kite performance characteristics like power, stability, edging, control and direct feel with
the additional advancements of an innovative Delta shape to deliver faster turns, improved aerodynamics and
increased rigidity with more stability.
KITE SIZE WINDRANGE (KN) BAR SIZE
5 M 26 — 40+ 17” or 20”
UPWIND ABILITY
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LOW-END POWER
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6 M 22 — 35 17” or 20”
7 M 19 — 32 17” or 20”
RELAUNCH
10
SURF PERFORMANCE
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8 M 17 — 31 17” or 20”
9 M 14 — 27 20”
DEPOWER
10
DOWNWIND DRIFT
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10 M 13 — 25 20”
11 M 11 — 23 20”
BOOST
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POWERED LOOPS
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12 M 9 — 22 20”
14 M 7 — 17 23” or 20”
HANGTIME
9
UNHOOKED POP
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