RPM Bridle

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Mattress
Mattress
NSW
120 posts
NSW, 120 posts
26 Mar 2009 6:58pm
Got my new 10m RPM today. Looks awesome. The way the bridle connections came looks a bit weird. I'm not sure if its just how they have tied the lines up for packaging/transport, or if it's how they are actually connected. Haven't hooked it up to bar'n'lines yet but it looks like there is one too many pulleys per bridle. Anyone got pics etc of their RPM set up ready to fly?

PS Not talking about different attachment points on LE.

waxman
waxman
SA
1390 posts
SA, 1390 posts
26 Mar 2009 8:02pm
Yeah looks a bit strange but that is just the way it is. They look like one line is running accross the other the way the pullys are set up and from where the atachment point is. The quick start guide doesnt show it to well apparently you dont worry about it just hook on the lines.

I think it will cause a problem when you actually have a tangle will make it hard to tell you will probably say that ok and be treated to a loop sesion. so just make sure you have a good look at how it is now. good luck.

They are a sweet kite though.
NSW, 4382 posts
26 Mar 2009 11:11pm
Mattress said...

Got my new 10m RPM today. Looks awesome. The way the bridle connections came looks a bit weird. I'm not sure if its just how they have tied the lines up for packaging/transport, or if it's how they are actually connected. Haven't hooked it up to bar'n'lines yet but it looks like there is one too many pulleys per bridle. Anyone got pics etc of their RPM set up ready to fly?

PS Not talking about different attachment points on LE.




Its meant to be like that, the front bridle has a nifty double up pulley thing with a short crossing bridle, has a lot to do with why the kite turns so sweet.
When you connect your lines you will see how its meat to be there and how it works.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

jt737
jt737
QLD
418 posts
QLD, 418 posts
26 Mar 2009 11:11pm
What are your preferences for the front bridal settings on the Slingshot RPM?
I'm 82 kg on a 135 Underground twin-tip riding my 14m RPM in mostly light winds 12 - 20 kts and using mainly the Freestyle (front) bridal setting. I feel that this gives me the most "grunt" despite the user manual saying otherwise. I have no "C" kite experience, and on the few occasions have felt the RPM on the wakestyle attachment bridal point to feel softer.
The kite is super smooth in gusts, great hang-time, the light bar pressure and ability to to park and ride makes it a pleasure to fly.
RPM manual found here:
http://www.slingshotsports.com/s.nl/ctype.KB/it.I/id.5007/KB.12369/.f?category=47
Mattress
Mattress
NSW
120 posts
NSW, 120 posts
27 Mar 2009 8:24am
Cheers. Found the manual and got it sorted. Can't wait to get out on the water and try it!
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