Tuning The 5 line - SS Link

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

Hey everyone I just received the new Version 1.2 Tuning update for the Slingshot Link.

This update includes 7M through 15M Links. You can follow this link to get to the update.

http://www.sskiteboarding.com/resource_center/instructions.cfm

If you have any question please feel free to let me know.

schey@sskiteboarding.com

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Good stuff! Tucker was saying after the new tune it feels a lot more like a Fuel. Gotta try that out for sure!!!

tkiter · Since 01 Aug 2005 16 Posts gorge

I just got my 15m link today. Which setup will give it the best low end? Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks

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

Version 1.2 5th line will give you the low end.

When you fly your Link just make sure it is not over sheated.

A: You can trim 5 to 15 cm to prevent over sheating your kite.

B: Also make sure your 5th line is not to tight.

Cheers

tkiter · Since 01 Aug 2005 16 Posts gorge

What about 4 line? What adjustments need to be made?

Knots in the rear Y line (none listed for 15m)? Are the knots used to change the line length?

Are new bridles in the works?

Its frustrating to buy a kite with these issues!

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

The only four line adjustments I know of as of now are when flying fully powered "trim all the way out" it tends to have the maxium power at arms length. This is fine if you what to ride with your arms out but you run the chance of oversheating your Link in the process; if you pull beyond maxium power. If you trim the Link about 7-15 inches your power will be near you and will prevent you from oversheating your Link.

The 15 Link should be just like the 12 Link, adding knots will help shorten one of the Y bridles on the trailing edge to make them even. This will prevent the wing tip from buckeling under "High" load. After the updates your Links will fly very well.

What size kites did you buy? If your in the area and still feeling frustrated stop by anytime, I'll give you a hand. Smile

tkiter · Since 01 Aug 2005 16 Posts gorge

I have the 15m. I will try the suggestions and see how it works. Thanks

Linus · Since 23 Jun 2006 4 Posts PDX Kook

Anybody with experience with the 15m SS Link think it would be enough power to transport a 220 pounder around Sauvies Is. in the light stuff? I've been looking for a good light wind solution. Any thoughts?

tkiter · Since 01 Aug 2005 16 Posts gorge

I'm waiting for some wind and a day off to try mine. I'll let you know how it works.