split strut explained

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

INdependent observations:
>>>>>>> Split strut means : That each strut is sewn on the kite with two seems .
One on each side, rather then one down the middle.
>>>I believe slingshot is, The only too use this fabrication, and is more time to assemble.
>>>>>>>>>Bennifitts are simple, stronger contacts struts with canopy. Way more rigid, on kites with one seem in over head surf, letting go can mean your strut is separated from kite ending your session. Thats not going to happen with split strut!!!
This note is geared to the 2011 rpm. Which now has split strut, the 10m rpm is a true high preformance kite. The one kite quiever, if you can not ride this kite on any givin day, you are better off washing your car.
>> Slingshot also uses surftuff seems, which we will talk about later!!
Secret agent reports and is watching!

pappas · Since 10 Jun 2007 58 Posts

It official... your an idiot...

Do some research... Slingy has done this before, and there are known pros and cons.

Slingshot, this guy does more harm than good in my opinion...

Pepi · Wed Jan 19, 11 9:50 pm

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

snipper fire on split strut, did I say it was new? I just believe a lot of people need a clear explaination,, !!!

TheKiteLife · Since 18 May 2010 9 Posts Kook

Isnt this what F-One uses? But they call it Fusion or something like that.

kenja · Since 19 Jun 2008 179 Posts Stoked

The North Rebels use a floating center strut. They're hardly an unstable kite compared to the RPMs. I'm not sure it is as black and white as you've made it out to be.

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 843 Posts Opinionated

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2620 Posts The 503 METAL

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 843 Posts Opinionated

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Here is what Slingshot had to say regarding the splitstrut back when it was first introduced. Pretty cool idea, but I don’t buy the rigidity claim. I see that the kite can change shape more easily due to the strut deforming under increased/decreased canopy tension.

But this could be a good thing and help to compensate for changes at the trailing edge and in concept could increase the stability of the kite in changing wind velocities by maintaing a more consistent overall canopy tension.

David, it would appear that you are the point of the sniping… not Slingshot. Maybe you should call the home office and get some more concise information before posting your confusing ramblings.

SPLITSTRUT STABILITY
Adds rigidity as the struts are built right into the canopy of the kite rather than being hung from the canopy. The integration of the strut and the canopy gives the strut more strength and rigidity in flight.

SPLITSTRUT RESPONSIVENESS
A reduced diameter Splitstrut allowed Slingshot to greatly reduce the weight of the struts, reducing weight overall, and making them more aerodynamic. This means less drag in flight and more lift.

STRUT WEIGHTLOSS PROGRAM
Lighter weight. The new Splitstrut design allowed Slingshot to remove Mark Cloth from the strut, as well as reduce the entire diameter category of the strut. This greatly decreases the overall weight of the kite, making the Fuel Splitstrut the lightest kite in its category.

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

Am independent. If you have beter info please post, just saying thiers pros and cons , makes you better_ that some floating strut is good to_
come on your not getting off that easy,
Yes I can hold a 10m down when its very windy,
Still the other day I was on my ten as powered is and this pro rider down here rode a 12m ,and he a small guy that wieghs less then half my wieght, has all sizes, of corse he had three poeple help him in the water at¨; slingshots kitebeach in argentina; things are differant down here and its pretty rare getting lofted. The point is power is how you use it, and yes all kiteboarding I have seen on the west coast is savage,
Here the compresser on all the time, food and drink, storage a few feet from or take off and landing site, skilled poeple everywhere, corse its not free, four differant schools next to each other. paid cameramen, ectra, and more crowded then you can imagine, 120 kites is normal. and 50:60 windsurfers par, the secret agent reports,!!

Nak · Thu Jan 20, 11 12:33 pm

I don't pretend to know all the possible Pros/Cons of Splitstrut. However, one pro not previously mentioned is that splitstrut construction should reduce overall drag due to a reduction in interference drag. (This is separate from, but related to, the lower drag due to smaller strut diameter.) I would guess that the 2011 RPM should be faster through the window than the 2010? That's always a good thing. Smile

What I do know for sure is that I love my 2010 RPMs! Looking forward to trying the 2011. Smile

Sauve · Since 19 Mar 2009 97 Posts Hood River

ease up on the hate of DP. i just got split strut properly explained to me for the first time yesterday... despite having heard about it dozens of times. ofcorse anychange that comes has pros/cons and some will be shining their light on the pros.

down here in la ventana i tested new kites ALL DAY yesterday at the Xpo. liked alot of them. for MY STYLE i liked some kites better than the RPM

BUT in DPs defence none of them had the range of the RPM. down here, if its enough wind to kite, i can kite on the 10RPM. when it gets really windy i switch to my 6m, but if i didnt have it, i could still ride the 10 everyday!!! its range and stability makes it a great gorge kite too.
thanks for the explaination

Sella · Sun Jan 23, 11 1:07 pm

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

What I ride.. my current slingshot quiever is...
My 2007 17m fuel , which works at 15knts,
MY 2010 octane 13m which I ride to 20knts.
My 2009 RPM 10m which works at over 22knts, and up!
remember I do not use a light wind board or surfboard, only twin tips 161,169,181,
When I get a new turbine and glide will see at what wind speed works!!

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

May I ask what the turbine and glide are?????
???