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Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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Slingy is my prefered brand to abuse at the beach.......but keep it simple....
Is that last pic for some r n d comments.... those pieces will be chewed into pieces by beach sand (pulleys and small rope).
Bring back the 05 bar with the lentons pro, 1/2 belay device hole, to avoid abrasion. Simple and cheap.
Oh and for 500 bucks how bout some colored lines for the snowkite launches.
Slingys worth every penny. |
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lineman
Since 05 Feb 2009
170 Posts
Stoked
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| Thu Feb 11, 10 6:19 pm |
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I'm not trying to be a hater but.... I have 2 new compstick bars, & that new depower rope is too thin. The pully, that is at the top of the depower strap, makes uneven tension on it & seems to be really straining the one side. I hope I'm just being a worry wort & nothing becomes of it. I am also wondering why the rope is so thin while a huge effort was made to beef up the rest of the bar, especially the ends. Those ends feel like they could hurt someone. I really thought the 09 bar was sweet, aside from that bushing that rarely turns.
My two cents for 2011 is unbeef the bar a little & put some meat on that DP rope. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4305 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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| Thu Feb 11, 10 6:46 pm |
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| lineman wrote: | I'm not trying to be a hater but.... I have 2 new compstick bars, & that new depower rope is too thin. The pully, that is at the top of the depower strap, makes uneven tension on it & seems to be really straining the one side. I hope I'm just being a worry wort & nothing becomes of it. I am also wondering why the rope is so thin while a huge effort was made to beef up the rest of the bar, especially the ends. Those ends feel like they could hurt someone. I really thought the 09 bar was sweet, aside from that bushing that rarely turns.
My two cents for 2011 is unbeef the bar a little & put some meat on that DP rope. |
3/16" Amsteel has a minimum breaking strength of 4900 pounds... Even 1/8" Amsteel has a minimum breaking strength of 2300 pounds. Probably enough beef on the rope.  Yeah, Amsteel can fray and then fail. By going thinner you reduce wear, so the thinner rope should be more durable than the thicker rope. I've been using thinner Amsteel on my bars for years, and it definitely lasts longer than the 1/4" stuff. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Thu Feb 11, 10 7:52 pm |
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Shay. If you guys need a name for a strip club I saw the best name ever the other day over by the airport...."the landing strip"
but all teasing aside I love my slingys. Always been a fan and they take care of you in the off chance that something goes sideways. |
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C Johnson
Since 17 Apr 2009
854 Posts
Seattle
Opinionated
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| Fri Feb 12, 10 11:12 am |
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yeah there warranty is nice. and I do own two len10 boards.
if the kites were more reasonably priced I'd be all for them. just can't justify it though.
one down side to having special custom high tech parts on your bar is that when they wear out and you replace the gadgetry swivel with a downrigger swivel you loose all the style points you paid top dollar for.
on a completely different note. I have a slingy hoodie I got on 40% discount off ebay and its my favorite hoodie of all time. haha
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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| Fri Feb 12, 10 12:48 pm |
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Real good link that show's the finer points on the COMPSTICK.
2010 Slingshot Comp Stick Bar
http://www.vimeo.com/5327617
O ya' those bar don't run retail for 500.00 there 450.00. That's a 50.00 extra bucks you can spend on beer!
Also if you want color lines just use 2 color sharpies and color them your self. That is a 2 dollar fix. Most color lines cost to much and are not as durable. But I still don't get the color line questions? Those lines are even harder to see then the white because the white always will cast a shadow, so you can tell were they are and which way they're twisted.
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sat Feb 13, 10 1:55 pm |
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Shadows? No way. Try that on snow in bright light. Your lines are invisible. Like the strength though. New swivel is much loved. Most swivels don't work well.
Biggest mistake is the new kite prices. You guys are more than Cab now. Hope you like end of year discounts cause the Octane ain't that great. Tried it and its just a refined REV. No way you guys are gonna come out ahead on that one. Just makes more room for new brands like Epic to eat your lunch. But good luck. |
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sat Feb 13, 10 2:47 pm |
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| Lurk wrote: |
the Octane ain't that great. Tried it and its just a refined REV. Just makes more room for new brands like Epic to eat your lunch. But good luck. |
Word! |
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sat Feb 13, 10 4:24 pm |
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If that is how slingy analyzes user critisism no wonder their kites are so much better!
Not trying to bash just giving critisizm in efforts to push true innovation and primarily encourage newbies to try before you buy...to bad you have to take it personally.
If you werent such a homer and objectively flew some other kites you would realize SS isnt "all that"
Only amplified when price point is considered  |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Sat Feb 13, 10 4:59 pm |
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| This thread has been discussed enough, locking it now. |
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