Slingshot TURBO 2, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...quipment can be dangerous to flyers and to anyone in the vicinity of their use Kiteboarding must be taken seriously and we recommend that at least in the early stages of use you seek the guidance of p...

Page 3: ...vation quality and overall style constantly push the envelope to bring you the rider products that help you redefine your personal best Contacts If you require further assistance please call email or...

Page 4: ...ed with Sling shot s commitment to unsurpassed customer service the NEW SlingshotTURBO 2 makes kiteboarding accessible and fun Key features 4 Line simplicity NEW 4 Line Full Stroke Bar Active Stopper...

Page 5: ...kite 4 Line Full Stroke Bar Active Stopper Ball equipped 23 meter line set Newly redesigned kite backpack Jenna J Double Pump Patch Kit User manual Slingshot s commitment to unsurpassed customer serv...

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Page 7: ...ed 5 Loop to loop bridle attachment point Anti snag during re launch 6 Simple floating bridle system Reduces bar pressure hands off 100 de power 7 Tailpipe bridle belts Keeps bridle from snagging on t...

Page 8: ...2007TURBO2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2007TURBO2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 LINE Full Stroke BAR Powerball specification 5m 51cm 7m 51cm 9m 51cm 11m 51cm 14m 51cm 17m 51cm 6 2 3 5 7 4 8 9 10...

Page 9: ...er Ball On the fly adjustment of chicken loop throw eliminates bar pressure associated with sheeting in for more power 5 Lock N Load Chicken Loop Safe and immediate no load release in any situation 6...

Page 10: ...replace or repair them immediately Contact www sskiteboarding com for more information Never put yourself in a situation where breakage of any of the compo nents would put you or anyone else in dange...

Page 11: ...d when you plan to return Keep your eye on the constantly changing conditions Always return to the beach if there is a significant change in the weather Waves increasing gusty winds wind dying etc As...

Page 12: ...flown beyond its comfort zone it will always retain some power We recommend that you fly the right size kite for the right wind range for ultimate safety SAFETY Howthe kite s power is affected bythe b...

Page 13: ...ag and fall directly downwind till the kite rests safely on the water The rider will remain attached to the kite with the Quick Release Surefire Bungee leash If the rider chooses to completely separat...

Page 14: ...red safety release knob and pull away from the direc tion of the bar STEP 2 Continue to hold the red safety release knob until the safety pin is released STEP 3 The Lock N Load harness line will then...

Page 15: ...to insert the pin into the Lock N Load hole until the harness line is seated in the hole Step 3 Fold safety pin over and pull back the safety release knob at the same time Step 4 Feed the safety pin...

Page 16: ...Make sure the end of the Quick Release Surefire Bungee Leash with the red release handle closest to the rider is attached to a metal ring or secure place on your harness using the stainless steal cli...

Page 17: ...RE BUNGEE LEASH ACTIVATION To completely disconnect yourself from the kite firmly grasp the red safety handle on the Quick Release Surefire Bungee and pull towards you in the same direction the arrow...

Page 18: ...l loop Step 1 Insert the front half of stainless steel oval ring in the Amsteel loop Step 2 Fold the oval stainless steel ring over the Amsteel loop and secure the end of the stainless steel oval ring...

Page 19: ...ows the recommended wind range for the TURBO DIESEL II Actual wind ranges vary due to body weight board size water conditions ability level and riding style Due to the de power characteristics of the...

Page 20: ...ing edge LE of the kite Step 4 Insert pump nozzle into the IN valve and secure with a slight twist Step 5 Inflate kite to 8 psi In constant air tem peratures above 85 F 30 C inflate only to 6 psi This...

Page 21: ...ee leash around a pole fence post or tree and use one stainless steel clip and clip it to the ring at the bottom to the other clip Step 3 Loosen your kook proof pigtails and thread the loops at the en...

Page 22: ...the flying line through the round loop Step 3 The end of your line should look like this You may need to untwist the loop slightly to get it to look as shown in this picture Step 4 Slide the knotted e...

Page 23: ...a simple visual bridle check Grab the rear line connection point of the bridle and stretch it back until it is taught Make sure there are no twists in the lines or bridle parts contacting the bridle...

Page 24: ...of the kite 1 meter from the end of the lines Place sand snow or a sand bag on the leading edge of the kite to secure it Step 5 Locate one side of the bridle and pull it out from the rear of the kite...

Page 25: ...he edge of the wind window and have them turn the kite on its side and hold the leading edge facing towards the wind Step 3 Make sure your Active Stopper Ball is pushed out for maximum de power Step 4...

Page 26: ...der line and move the kite to the edge of the win dow As you work the kite to the edge sheet out for a controlled relaunch Step 4 When the kite is ready to launch slowly release the outside leader lin...

Page 27: ...ple free space fly your kite to the edge of the window and begin to land your kite slowly towards the person helping in landing your kite Step 3 Once your friend grabs your TURBO 2 by the leading edge...

Page 28: ...hicken loop rope and allow you to move the stopper up freely while sheeting out In light wind pull in your Active Stopper Ball close to the bar until your kite is trimmed for the current conditions to...

Page 29: ...dle found on the chicken loop rope below the bar allows the rider to reduce the amount of power in the kite By pulling the handle down and locking the chicken loop rope off the amount of power can be...

Page 30: ...from the nipple of the bad strut Step 2 Tie a string longer than the length of the bladder to the valve Step 3 Open the strut from the tailpipe end and slowly pull the bladder out making sure you do n...

Page 31: ...tailpipe by folding and tuck ing bladder casing into the strut Seal tailpipe with the Velcro closure Step 4 To reseal the strut hose to the nipple dip the hose in soapy water and slide back onto the n...

Page 32: ...your kite leading edge facing up and fold all bridle lines to the inside of the kite Step 2 Fold kite in half lengthwise at the ends Step 3 Make 1 foot wide flat folds from the wing tip to the center...

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Page 34: ...ions such as our patented Onepump single point inflation technology the revolutionary 4 Line Full Stroke Bar below the bar TRIM de power and the Active Stopper Ball are just to name a few We constantl...

Page 35: ...f the TURBO 2 and design of the 4 Line Full Stroke Bar with Active Stopper Ball make inversion a thing of the past Is the 4 Line Full Stroke Bar compatible with my other kites and can I use other bars...

Page 36: ...email at warranty sskiteboarding com The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping prod ucts freight prepaid and insured Slingshot assumes no responsibil ity for products during shipment from t...

Page 37: ...describe the problem Tell us WHERE you bought the product Record the RMA and details for future reference STEPTHREE Pack and ship the product immediately Include the original proof of purchase receip...

Page 38: ...de and by using common sense Release and Waiver of Claims Agreement In consideration of the sale of this product to you you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law as follows To waive any...

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