2010 slingshot Octane

Miner · Since 14 Sep 2008 43 Posts

I seen some pictures on http://www.hanglos.net/news/180319/kitesurfnews-slingshot-octane-2010.html

It looks really cool I like how they took out the middle strut Very Happy

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so does anyone know anything about it yet? It seams like their going to be stopping the Rev, and go back to the Octane?

forrest · Wed Jul 08, 09 8:57 am

Yea, lots of manufactures are getting ride of that middle strut to improve the power delivery of kites. IIRC, the octane had incredible high end didn't it?

Miner · Since 14 Sep 2008 43 Posts

just one thing how do you go from http://www.kite-surf.com/userreviews/productpictures/2006/SlingshotOctane.jpg

to

http://www.s2as.com/pages/image.aspx?file=1&productid=3022

it's kind of funny to me, I think it looks like they could have just named it the rev 3 or something, but i like the name Octane alot Very Happy

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1216 Posts Portland BRACKISH

Looks interesting, I would really like to demo. I've been testing a Griffin MMIX kite for a few weeks now. It doesn't have a center strut either. Flying characteristics and low end are favorable. Not good relaunching though.

Kudos to SS for their rapid R&D lately. This is expensive and risky for them but one of the greatest benefits you can have for the entire kite community regardless of your manufacturer of choice.

Why do we hear about SS news from the euros?

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

I think some at Slingshot really liked the Octane kite and wanted to bring back the name... plus they wanted to differentiate it from the Rev since its a new design and new kite.

I too think its a little sad to dump the Rev name though, they built up a great brand with that kite. Could you imagine if they all of a sudden dumped the Fuel for another name?

Miner · Since 14 Sep 2008 43 Posts

shymac · Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot

From my point of view and what I have to do over the phones being able to explain the difference between the Octane and the Rev will be much more easier for sure and add a bit of life back into the SLE platform. But basically there are to many changes to the kite to just call it the REV 3 or 2010 REV. Octane it is for 2010!

Stoked everyone is pumped for the upcoming gear! I'm too... Very Happy

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

saw one out at rooselt yesterday

Bonetti · Since 29 Apr 2007 411 Posts So. Cal./Oregon Obsessed

Not sure if I'm looking at the right pic, but it looks nothing at all like an Octane!!!!

Guess its all in the way you market gear...?

Rolling Eyes

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

That's going on the "to demo" list for sure.

AndyD · Since 17 Mar 2008 54 Posts Bend, OR

North took the middle strut out on the Rebel for 09' and is putting it back in for 2010.

jack · Since 12 Mar 2006 215 Posts Stoked

the center strut is only connected at the leading edge and trailing edge adding stability to the frame, probably due to some issues with collapsing 09's with heavier riders. i think the effect will be the same as the 09 and similar to that of what slingshot has done.

dangerD · Since 27 Jun 2005 223 Posts Bingen Heights Stoked

It just an f@#$in name.. who cares if its nothing like old octane? (that is a good thing)
The North Rhino was a venerable kite back when Norths were worthy (up until '06 IMO) and then they put out the new Rhino... Remember? It had like 10 struts (making it the first 11 Pump kite) and no guts...
Yeah I hope the new Octane is better, but every kite Ive seen with no center strut always ends up tying itself in knots after it won't relaunch..
And Slingstock?... Everyone is up in arms because they've expanded BOG into this... who cares?
Its just a f#$%in name.. Come out and enjoy it

shymac · Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot

Be careful what you see out there either it be out on the water or shotz on the web. Jumping to conclusion is dangerous to your health... HA! Shocked

Slingshot has many a proto out and about... Remember not everything you see or read is true. Wait for the official press release from SS for the complete end product and marketing hype. Idea

Yardsale · Since 29 Mar 2005 387 Posts Portlanastan Obsessed

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Jul 16, 09 8:49 am

Is it going to be a little lower aspect? I love the way my Rev's fly but in really gusty conditions they can flutter and try to invert. This has happened on more than one occasion and its really unnerving (not to mention it was the reason my 11 Rev exploded once).

On the plus side, SS fixed everything no questions asked and back on the water in a week. Smile

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster