T3 Tease - when will it end??

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

The T3's been on the SS website for months now, with the only info being: "Top secret, details coming soon." What's up Slingshot guys? When's the unveiling going to happen?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Someone's laggin'... Laughing

Pepi · Tue Feb 26, 08 12:00 pm

Mid to late April is the ETA that Slingshot is giving us for the T3 kites.

As far as we have been informed, the T3 kite is very similar to the T2 in shape and design.
The big improvement should be in the shorter bridle lines, new leash system and the option to switch between 2-1 pulleys from the bar and 1-1 direct line steering from the bar.
Kite prices are up 10%, but the costs are in the value of the product and the build materials.

I'm sure Shy will chime in and give us some more details.

Pepi

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

When i get the OK, This forum will be the first to get good pictures and close up's of the bar and any further details regarding the kite.

T3 will be similar to the T2 but you will have the option of 2:1 and 1:1 and all the Bells and whistles of the Center Safety System and a new bar grip.

Opps i might have said to much... HAHAH

Rolling Eyes

wytcap · Since 10 Mar 2005 203 Posts NW oregon Stoked

I here there were some in Idaho! Very Happy

Thump · Since 15 Dec 2007 9 Posts New Member

My buddy Warren has a demo. Only flew it for a short time and has not written a full write-up yet. Likes the 2-1 much better than 1-1, though. Said the new bar was fantastic.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Now is the time to gobble up the last T2s. They are all $899 complete at Real! You really can't beat that deal.

NateDogg · Tue Feb 26, 08 8:28 pm

Add in the fact that if you call you not only get a T2 for 899 but you get to bro down with your favorite not so local but used to be local Nate Dogg to get all the dirty east coast happenins and you've got the best deal in kiteboarding!

No seriously though...that'd be sick if one of my homies from the NW called just to chat. 866-REAL KITE. Ask for Nate, Nate Dogg, Naterade, Nateocity, Nasty Nate, Nater, His Nateness, Naterino, Nathan...your choice.

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 188 Posts Stoked

Pepi · Tue Feb 26, 08 11:51 pm

We have an 11m2 T2 on closeout as well as a 17m2 and a couple of demos at a bit cheaper price, if you want to make any of your purchases locally in HR.

NateDogg · Wed Feb 27, 08 6:31 am

Somebody better pick up that 17m from Pepi. Kite is rare...we've had a few people calling in here looking for them but we've been out since late fall. If your nickname happens to be biggie smalls, or if you wish it was, this is the lightwind kite for you.

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

I just got my 14 meter T2 from Real. Quite a deal. Looks like a bad ass kite cant wait to try it out. I'm headed down to Southern Oregon this weekend to do some snowkiting and I'm hoping the wind will be light enough to try it.

You guys that have T2s do you fold it up like it says in the manual? I failed horribly at this and I'm wondering if there is a better way.

Oh and if the T3 shape is very similar to the T2 will the T2 fly with the newer bridles?

Andy

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Andy,

Just fold your wingtips over until they form a 90 degree angle from the leading edge, then start rolling towards the center strut as usual.

As far as using T3 bridles on a T2. I don't think your T2 will fly correctly without doing some attatchment point modifications, that would involve sewing them in.

Schey elluded to the differences in the kites. Both are real solid kites. The T3 just has more bells and whistles. If you are in the market for Turbos, don't hesitate to pick one up from Gorge Performance, 2nd Wind, or Real. Also check with Ben at PacWave, he might still have some T2s too.

Nak · Fri Feb 29, 08 1:33 pm

pdxmonkeyboy · Sat Mar 01, 08 5:08 pm

The SS website now has all the flash powered madness about the T3 up and running.

Feel free to drool.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

And Tucker's picture is changed...