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Roberto Veiga Gokite
Since 15 Nov 2010
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toddjb
Since 16 Oct 2007
271 Posts
MD
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 Mon Nov 15, 10 11:06 am |
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I hope that's just a prototype. Those are some weird looking graphics....
Be curious to hear what canopy & bridle changes are in store for the 2011 RPM! Wider wind range, bigger boosts. Isn't that what every new model always promises? 
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Mon Nov 15, 10 11:33 am |
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| toddjb wrote: | | Wider wind range, bigger boosts. Isn't that what every new model always promises? |
Don't forget faster, and easier re-launch!
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Mon Nov 15, 10 3:28 pm |
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pretty close but no graphic layout on that one... Wait till you see that one!!! Race ready for sure...
Always better in all regards..!  but with spilt strut as a added feature similar to what the Rally's have it will fly different. Youri Zoon gave some feedback on the new RPM and said the kite is just bad ass and loves it! More power, Rock solid, and loops better with power.
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Oregon Surf Shop Tim
Since 04 Feb 2008
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Lincoln City Oregon
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 9:08 am |
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| Hey Shy, Why did SS go away from the split strut idea for the last few years?
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 1:00 pm |
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Todd, I heard they were going without pulleys, but I still see them on these pics. Could be a proto?
Can't wait to test this
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 1:09 pm split strut |
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gotta figure it s the cost to build. As a long time kite repair guy, I gotta say the split strut was,(is), the most bomber kite construction I've seen. Act like shock absorbers on tomahawk crashes that break other kites in half. And the added bonus of a smaller stiffer strut!
The new split strut looks way simpler with some new space age looking material replacing the heavier stuff on the old fuels.
Damn split struts, I was starting to make money off of Slingy repairs, now they go back to the indestructable build.
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
843 Posts
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 1:33 pm |
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I thought a split strut was when the strut was not connected to the canopy near the leading edge, but seems to me that this would be more prone to needing repairs, which makes me think that I don't know what a split strut is.
Can anyone clarify? 
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Adam B
Since 20 Oct 2010
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Minnesota
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 4:45 pm |
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
843 Posts
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 5:03 pm |
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| Sounds like something that would not bend, while the rest of the kite would bend, and make it more likely to rip.
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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 5:09 pm |
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| The split strut is connected in two place the hole length of the strut which gives the canopy great stiffness when inflated.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4304 Posts
Camas
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 5:10 pm |
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| Split strut is where the strut is actually part of the canopy as opposed to the strut being sewn on to the bottom of the canopy.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Tue Nov 16, 10 5:11 pm |
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| Bailey wrote: | | The split strut is connected in two place the hole length of the strut which gives the canopy great stiffness when inflated. |
Also what he said!
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toddjb
Since 16 Oct 2007
271 Posts
MD
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| Wed Nov 17, 10 7:43 am |
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| shymac wrote: | ...
Always better in all regards..! but with spilt strut as a added feature similar to what the Rally's have it will fly different. Youri Zoon gave some feedback on the new RPM and said the kite is just bad ass and loves it! More power, Rock solid, and loops better with power. |
Sweet! 
Will look forward to seeing how they feel side by side to the Rallys (which fly great).
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