flipper231BA said...
[br]Hi folks,

I am kind of schyzophrenic and keep changing my stuff. Right now I have an RPM 14m that does the job in 10-15knots... In those conditions, I go where I want on the spot, I do my lill rolls and the kite is always where it needs to be in the window so I just sail away and pull the trigger for another one. Currently I own Nobile t5 12, 50-50 10m and t5 7m. I much prefer the 50-50, I just like where it sits in the window.

Iyiu read all sorts if things:
Rpm has no bottom end- I use my current 10m in 13-30knots
Rpm is sloooow? The 14 is but by playing with the settings is is quite fun how about the rpm 2914, 10m
Rpm is bad in gusts: the 14 was brillint in 12-23knots one day. 23 is close to its top end but comfy.

83kg, I was thinking 14-10-7, I hit winds in the 8-40knots range. I also own a secret 5m for 35-40 knots... So what would be the usable wind range of the 10 in your opinion?

kitcho207 said...
Ah, i was just thinking of replacing all my pulleys with these very soon. good to know.

Great that owners were contacted about this...Not!!

Mind you, no surprise. I'm still waiting for the Australian Slingshot distributor to contact me regarding my lines of my 13m which were different sizes hence a terribly poor flying kite which pulled hard to the left. Dropped the bar in a week after Easter. Left my name & phone number (he knows me anyway) and am yet to hear a thing.


snowsurfmatt said...
Important Please read

Last summer we developed a metal friction ring to replace the plastic bridal pulleys on the 2014 RPM. The goal was to introduce a lighter and more durable part. The new rings were extensively tested over the course of many months and approved for production. Unfortunately, in the transition to volume production an OEM manufacturer defect with the red colored coating process surfaced. Depending on the amount of use and the sand conditions at your local beach, the red coating can wear and leave a small burr on the sliding surface. If this happens, it will cause wear on the bridal line, which will eventually need replacement.

Solutions:
As of March 2014, we have reverted to the original plastic Ronstan pulley that was used in previous years. All 2014 RPM?s are now delivered from the factory with this change already made. If your kites arrive with plastic pulleys installed, then no action is required. You only need to explain the reason for the change to the customer.?
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Red Metal PullEy
Kites produced prior to March 2014 were delivered with the red metal pulley. We have developed a pulley replacement kit that takes about 5 minutes to swap out the parts. It includes four plastic Ronstan pulleys spliced onto two short replacement bridal lines. Detailed printed instructions are enclosed in the kit, plus a short instruction video will be available on the website.
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?Pulley Replacement Kits
The replacement kits are available free of charge. If you need replacement kits simply place an order at [email protected] and we will send them out. If a customer needs a kit, they should first be directed to their local local dealer. Alternatively, they can be ordered directly from Slingshot?s customer service hotline.?
Download the 2014 RPM Bridle Replacement Instructions >>

contact slingshot

We are looking forward to a great season and while we make every effort to prevent problems like this, sometimes it happens. We appreciate your continued support to quickly get these replacement parts to your customers.

Our customer service team stands ready to assist however possible.
RIDER HOTLINE: USA 1.877.775.4832 / INTL 1.509.427.495
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