QLD
66 posts
what is this kite like
anyone got one
i got the chance of a new one really cheap
un biased reviews wanted but ....... go on ..... send em all
455 posts
i dont really know anything but when i had the chance to buy one for 500 i posted the same thing on this forum and got about 5 no and no yes replys
210 posts
It would be an alright low-wind kite. Don't use the bar that comes with it unless you like a heavy slow feel(I never use mine anymore)
a 17m mathced with a 12 would be a good fit but if you already have a 14 then to much overlap and if you only have 10m then there would be a gap.
Plus of the kite is that it is sturdy and can take a beating, Not sure how it flies with the one-line fifth added but would probably need it for relaunching as the kite is pretty big. I Think that the Rhino4 16 or Rhino5 16 have more range and higher jumps. But as you know there had been some issue with R4's leading edge, but they would have blown by now so if someone has one of those for sale that is still in good shape you should find the cost is even less then an 05 fuel.
QLD
890 posts
Hey Graham how you goin??
I rode a Sling 17 once, Just ONCE!
WA
9 posts
Hey paulio
Scratcher here,your not trying to push him into a north kite like the ones we have are you.hope you havent dropped in on any jetski recently.dun-king a mate has the 19, a little slow but just depends what you are looking for?Good kites,well made etc.Good price and you want that size kite,would be a go.
QLD
890 posts
Hey ya dudes you know iv only just finished therapy because of the trauma of that stupid jetskier. I try not to jump up wind of watercraft now. Or if i do make sure i can clear it!!!
QLD
66 posts
hey there mikey and paul
dont ever ever come to england
i've had one good session here in over a month
it sucks the fat one
need a kite quiver here so am waiting on a 9 fuel on order from shop
and a guy came up with an unwanted gift 17 fuel
brand new still un flown and crinkly for 1000 of your oz $
i think he bought a machine 17.5 behind his missuses <<<??????
back , only for her to buy him the fuel for birthday.
can you imagine ... get out of that one STOOGE
hahaha
still , i guess its just a big tractor and if i get out twice as often then it'll be worth it to me
i'm still keeping an eye on you shearwater lads on here
sounds like you've had some great sessions
i'm gutted
keep an eye out for mike
he's the stooge with the 3 meter long pickle fork directional
if that board was a horse, you'd a shot it.
NSW
19 posts
The '05 Fuel 17 is an excellent kite. It has all the standard Slingshot features of design, strength, build quality and performance that rides have come to expect and rely on. All with the famous OnePump, SplitStrut and other construction innovations. At that price it is a steel !!!
It is noticeably quicker and more lively than the '04, with lots better boost. The only slight criticism of this kite package is that the standard bar with the 'center post' offers a lot of resistance to bar turning and makes the kite a little heavy to use, because of the post. This was true for the 15 as well. For some that is perfect as it parks the kite very well for wake style moves, turning needs to be more deliberate. Removing the post makes the bar pressure very light, which is great for everyone else. In OZ all our Fuel 17 stock came with 'posted bar' but we have been removing the post upon request by the retailers as they order stock.
For instructions on how to remove the post check out http://www.sskiteboarding.com/resource_center/instructions.htm
and download "2005 bar post removal"
Regards
Andrew Regan
Slingshot Kiteboarding Australia
QLD
66 posts
this is a kite only deal so i'll be using a 13m diesel bar with it
shouldn't be a prob should it??????
get out there and start boostin! peace out and good winds...... today 25kn
