Slingy O-Six Preview

Onad · Fri Oct 21, 05 4:24 am **Slingy O-Six Preview**

’06 SX 137 & 9m Fuel

Bettyboarder · Fri Oct 21, 05 7:35 am

Christmas came early for Dano Very Happy

simplelife · Since 06 Jul 2005 5 Posts Kook

Look forward to hearing a review of that new 137 if one is forthcoming.

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

Very nice! I see you already ripped the ATL out, or did it come like that? Very Happy

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1313 Posts Possessed

Slingy has realised that the world (of board bottoms) is not flat.

Here's what will take your riding to the moon and beyond:

My proprietary Single to Double Side Cut Concave and some Thin Fins on a 126.7x39.7
or a 135x41:

(CAD models of 126.7 and 135)

-Hein

New Fuels look nice and I saw a new (proto?) bar at Stevenson today.
A 5th line with sheeting stopper that wedges into the hole on the bar.
Very trick. Nice work, John.

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

Hein, you're probably going to be like, "this guy is a fuckin' idiot," but I gotta question for ya... What exactly is the benefit of the concaved base? Help hold an edge better, since water 'appears' deeper to the fin? I'm way off, huh? lol! Your boards look nice.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1313 Posts Possessed

I'm probably the idiot for hijacking this thread.

If you are interested in my boards then you can
check my site for the 'hyped' version of why I
think my bottoms are good. Or you can call or
come by and I'll talk your ear off about it.

And if you are serious about buying, then I'll
give you a demo board to ride for a couple
days.

-Hein
541 490 5098

tonski · Since 11 Jun 2005 332 Posts NW Portland Obsessed

All I can say is concave bottoms rule and I love my Hein in look and feel (the board that is) Very Happy

But don't ask to ride mine, because the "birkenstraps" are only loyal to my feet.

As for the new Fuels, the colors are great - they finally got away from "poo brown" and the like. Dano's 13m is red, silver, and navy.

Onad · Sat Oct 22, 05 7:17 am **Hein “The Hijacker”**

Hein “The Hijacker” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Very Happy

Here’s the report & replies to questions:

1) The ATL comes that way. I didn’t pull it out... Confused

2) The SS 137 SX is an amazing board! I rode it at RR yesterday on a 9m (I’m 200lbs, 6’ 3” with size 14 feet). I was very impressed with the performance and feel. There was very little adjustment time to the board (even with the rough water conditions and gusty wind). The foot straps & beds are sooo comfortable & really hold the board on tight. The rocker makes the board ride very smooth with a nice “skatey” feeling in the transitions (very similar feeling to the Hein, but not quite as “Skatey”. Probably due to the larger fins…) The board really tracks upwind hard when you sink the rail. I have never had a board that carves as well, especially when carving to toeside carve/transition. Thumb's Up

Notice in the pic that the foot strap inserts are offset from the centerline of the board (the offset matches the duck foot stance). Idea

My perspective on boards comes from riding a 147 Hammersurf Ono for years. I also rode the 137 Debaser for a season in higher winds. I tested many boards over the summer before I made my decision. Boards include: Hein 124 (’05-1/2), North Jamie Pro 13 (’05), Naish Thorn 135 (’06), Sol (’06), Haze (’06) & Alien (’05), Caution ‘04 & ’05 SS Misfit, SX. My favorite boards were the Hein 124, Naish Thorn (’06) & SX.

I was very impressed with the Hein 124 (my wife has one)! The Hein & SX are similar in ride & performance. I went with the SX because Hein is still working on larger boards for big guys like me. I hope Hein will let me test these boards (got my eye on the 135 x 41) as they progress (because Tonski won’t let me ride hers as Hein has convinced her that the board will lose its loyalty to the rider if it feels abandonment through unknown feet). I think Hein may have gleaned this from a bad experience in the Therapy Pool. Rolling Eyes

3) The ’06 Fuel & bar are sweet! SS has really produced products that meet their mission of “Rider Simplicity.” The refined Oneline worked flawlessly even as I was constantly trimming in the gusts to find the sweet spot. The kite, bar, backpack & board all feel natural and enhance the connection between rider and equipment (OK I’m getting a little out there… Comes from my background from testing ACG products for Nike. Nike really likes testers to reach deep to identify how the human interacts with the products).

Enough typing. I gota get outa here… Going back today for more testing. Hope to ride the 13m today. See ya out there, Dano Alien

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

Hmm, so not that it really matters, but does the ATL line in the trailing edge not come factory installed anymore?

Mark · Sat Oct 22, 05 9:12 am

Dan what where you flying last year? Why did u decided on Slingshot this year?

Did u look at the Naish torch 06?

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

Due to some lost boards, I also have tried several boards that have varying bottoms. My first board was a full concave Caution Redline 142. Very nice on the waves, the hookup is very effective. On the flats and upwind, it is particular about the edge control.

Second was an SX132 flat bottom which has great pop, not as good on the hookup. IMO flat bottom boards rule in flatwater and chop, freestyle.

Now I have a Hammersurf Debaser. The double channel concave is also great on the wave face and hookup. Nicer on the flats and upwind than the Caution but really has poor pop (sometimes I hear a sucking sound as I try to get off the water).

I've demo'ed the '06 SX132 a few times now and think it is the best board I've ever ridden on the waves complimented by excellent pop and flatwater skills. I you can only have one board, that style is hard to beat.

Haven't tried Hein's boards but it is clear that concave bottoms have their place especially for carvers. I'm sure they are sweet.

Onad · Sun Oct 23, 05 7:54 am

Mark · Sun Oct 23, 05 8:21 am

Dan,
Thanks for all the input! I am going to buy one or more kites for next year and cant make up my mind what I want to do. I wish I would have had the chance demo more kites. You and I are the same weight, so what size kites do you have in your quiver?

thanks again for the input.
Ps that last picture sure shows your best side! Laughing

Onad · Sun Oct 23, 05 9:44 am

Mark · Sun Oct 23, 05 10:24 am

Hmmm, I am not the one going "buns up" at Rooster rock..... Shocked

Onad · Sun Oct 23, 05 11:25 am

That may be true, but you are the one looking & talking about it. Your 9/10's of the way there buddy.... Wink