Slingshot Kite setup help?

Anthony · Since 07 Oct 2008 362 Posts Salem Obsessed **CGKA Member**

I know you are going to tell so, I have bought a few things on Craigslists. Two not so good buys and one total score. The first buy was a good lesson(ouch). On second buy($250), not so good side I have a 7m and 8 m new 05 Fuels (C Kites, no bridal) with one bar. Along with that I have a new Torque 120(year, size ?) that has a bridal system no bar. The valves do have not balls. Photo attached. Does anybody have a manual for the Torque 120? The bridal system is a little confusing compared to the newer kites I have flown. Web Links to setup? I need help with it! I bought this from a widow of a former Slingshot employee. No, he was not killed while kiting. My intentions were to use the Fuels for body dragging practice on the Oregon coast shore.

On the bright side, I bought two new(in the plastic) Slingshot T3 a 7m and 11m with bars for $650. I think would be good kites for getting into the sport without laying down big bucks or figuring out somebody’s used equipment.

I have taken lessons in La Ventana and will not kite unless it is safe! I have waited 10 + years for the technology to get safer. If I need to toss the old kites for safety I am good with that.

Thanks

Anthony

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

1. Toss old kites for safety reasons
2. Use T3's and have fun.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Use the T3's but definitely make sure you are up to speed on how to use them properly since they will most likely be a little different from the older kites. Also make sure to understand the conditions where you are going to go out. Just ask someone on the beach, they will help you out if u want to know more about the area.

Nak · Fri Apr 20, 12 9:11 pm

T3s: good, everything else: absolute crap. (For anyone less than an expert.) Don't even think of flying the Torque. It's crap and there isn't anybody that's going to want to fly it. There's no such thing as a 2005 8m Fuel. Most likely it's a 2002. Junk. If the 7m really is a 2005 7m Fuel, there are some experienced riders who might want it & can ride with it safely.

The T3s are good kites and will be fine for a beginner to learn with. HOWEVER: get them--along with the bars-- checked out by someone who knows what they're doing.