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sirmichaelo

Since 26 Mar 2010
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PostMon Apr 11, 11 3:27 pm    Slingshot Colors (Complete Listing?) Reply with quote

Hi guys,

Anybody know of a link or site or catalog (or whatever) that shows the complete spectrum of color combinations used by Slingshot in any particular year?

I personally am most interested in RPM color schemes from 2009 or 2010.

I'm sure others would appreciate seeing this as well.

Gracias Barrachos

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toddjb

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 7:50 am     Reply with quote

Here it is...


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sirmichaelo

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 9:55 am     Reply with quote

Your joke... After I thought about it.

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melokitegirl

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 10:48 am     Reply with quote

I had 2009's, still have a couple of 2010's. Turning 1 or 2 for the Rally. Not sure about the colors on those. BUT - I sure hope they are bright. I'm not a fan of black kites.

Most of my kites in 2009 were red & white with silver/black. I have a 2010 "8" RPM and it is mainly black with some weird dark blue with a scootch of yellow. Not sure who came up with that, but yuck. Good thing it's a great kite. The rest of my 2010's are red,silver/black - (10, 12, 14) .

You may want to call Windance and ask them. Pepi at Second Wind would also know.

Good Luck.

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mcsailor0303

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 12:07 pm     Reply with quote

I think they are all random for the most part.

I like that because you get to see a whole bunch of variation. Especially at a launch where the majority of the kites are SS Very Happy

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1surfer

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 6:05 pm    Colors Reply with quote

I still think it involves Tequila and a dart board.

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Bettyboarder

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 7:51 pm     Reply with quote

pm shymac he might have a picture of all the colors
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Onad

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 7:55 pm     Reply with quote

2012 SS Color Scheme

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EY

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PostTue Apr 12, 11 11:01 pm     Reply with quote

SS does not have a color chart. Best is to contact your dealers to find out what they have in stock. In recent years, all kites were made of bright color fabrics.
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toddjb

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PostWed Apr 13, 11 9:53 am    Re: Colors Reply with quote

1surfer wrote:
I still think it involves Tequila and a dart board.

Laughing ...yeah, I'm convinced they let the manufacturers have free reign.
On the upside, they probably don't run into fabric shortages and there is bound to be a color combination out there for everyone.
On the downside, it is a bit of a gamble what you'll be getting for your $1500 when you order a kite...
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shymac

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PostWed Apr 13, 11 11:51 am     Reply with quote

Sorry no color charts... But there is a method to the madness but the best way to get a color combo you like is by just contacting the dealer and seeing what they have in stock. We have listened to feedback regarding odd custom color combos so they have really put a effort to sourcing fabric that is very much treading within the time of delivery. This creates a product that is super fresh, one of a kind in most cases and at the very least helps spot your kite in a sea of same old same olds.
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toddjb

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PostWed Apr 13, 11 11:56 am     Reply with quote

shymac wrote:
...We have listened to feedback regarding odd custom color combos so they have really put a effort to sourcing fabric that is very much treading within the time of delivery...

Thumb's Up Good to hear. Joking aside, I noticed your efforts on the 2011 RPMs which all seem to be pretty sharp looking. I haven't come across one yet that made me recoil and wonder what they were smoking in China...

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captain crusty

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PostWed Apr 13, 11 3:44 pm     Reply with quote

they drive a van up to the other kite factories back alley somewhere in china

"just grab whatever fabric thats in that dumpster there"

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1surfer

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PostThu Apr 14, 11 5:21 pm    OK Reply with quote

toddjb wrote:
shymac wrote:
...We have listened to feedback regarding odd custom color combos so they have really put a effort to sourcing fabric that is very much treading within the time of delivery...

Thumb's Up Good to hear. Joking aside, I noticed your efforts on the 2011 RPMs which all seem to be pretty sharp looking. I haven't come across one yet that made me recoil and wonder what they were smoking in China...


..... Tequila and a dart board.

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Nak

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PostThu Apr 14, 11 5:44 pm     Reply with quote

Yeah, it would be nice to order a specific color. But you know what? I like it better that there can be 20 RPMs out on the water, and not a one of them is the same color as mine. Very Happy Thumb's Up

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