Slingshot NF2 Foil

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FreeBilly
FreeBilly
WA
12 posts
WA, 12 posts
20 Jan 2015 4:43pm
Now Slingshot are going into the foil business... Who's tried foilboarding and how popular do you think it will get?
www.freedomkitemag.com/slingshot-foil/


kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
20 Jan 2015 6:57pm
Nice vid. Interesting to see their price point, going higher end.
Fly on da wall
Fly on da wall
SA
725 posts
SA, 725 posts
20 Jan 2015 7:35pm
Wouldn't be cheap from your local dealer.. Not that there are any in Brisbane that stock n sell the goods.. Although it would be awesome to try n see the products in the flesh cause ozone just aren't the same...
snalberski
snalberski
WA
858 posts
WA, 858 posts
20 Jan 2015 5:14pm
At $2800 USD in the US I would estimate they will be at least $3500Aud in Australia. At that price I dont think too many can afford one. Liquid Force just released the FoilFish which is $2000. Still very expensive but much closer to being affordable
KPQ Used
KPQ Used
QLD
34 posts
QLD, 34 posts
21 Jan 2015 9:58am
We sell and stock the Slingshot products here at Kitepower QLD, though the foil will only be available on special order. Pricing will be around $3300 but speak to us about being competitive with the US pricing before just ordering overseas.
kitethrills
kitethrills
QLD
185 posts
QLD, 185 posts
19 Apr 2015 4:28pm
Ive got shipment coming in next week. the Foils are pre sold except one. get in quick. Giz a call if you're interested0754388118Foiling is starting to get a following here in Caloundra - few more people taking it up recently - we've had a season of loads of days of light wind and the foil is a get buzz and new challenge. lets you get out in and blast around in super light winds.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
19 Apr 2015 9:13pm
Pretty sure axis have released a board foil option
scubaste
scubaste
WA
210 posts
WA, 210 posts
20 Apr 2015 8:32am
I found this on the other forum interesting......


n: North Carolina

I took my Alien Air FX out for it's virgin session yesterday afternoon, light 10 - 11knot winds, North Rebel 14, Texas City Levee.

Initial perceptions was great, though the mast is quite tall.

Unfortunately, I was bummed that the mast broke off about 30 minutes into the session!! Very strange, broke off cleanly, no exposed carbon rovings etc. The baseplate is still secured firmly to the board and it's almost like the solid mast was "glued" into the pocket of the baseplate and not really laid up / integrated solidly into the base.

Again, deep water, sand bottom, board broke free cleanly sliding downwind once I got up on plane.

I know this is probably a freak mfg issue and Slingshot / MHL will stand behind this fully, just wasn't what I was expecting 30 min into my first session on a $2799 toy!!

oldbones
oldbones
QLD
114 posts
QLD, 114 posts
20 Apr 2015 12:10pm
Been riding KFA mrk3 for about 4 months and crashing (hard) into any number of mysterious underwater objects. Last time I was sure it snapped off (not even a scratch). Love this thing!
pilotpete
pilotpete
WA
147 posts
WA, 147 posts
20 Apr 2015 12:04pm
scubaste said..
I found this on the other forum interesting......


n: North Carolina

I took my Alien Air FX out for it's virgin session yesterday afternoon, light 10 - 11knot winds, North Rebel 14, Texas City Levee.

Initial perceptions was great, though the mast is quite tall.

Unfortunately, I was bummed that the mast broke off about 30 minutes into the session!! Very strange, broke off cleanly, no exposed carbon rovings etc. The baseplate is still secured firmly to the board and it's almost like the solid mast was "glued" into the pocket of the baseplate and not really laid up / integrated solidly into the base.

Again, deep water, sand bottom, board broke free cleanly sliding downwind once I got up on plane.

I know this is probably a freak mfg issue and Slingshot / MHL will stand behind this fully, just wasn't what I was expecting 30 min into my first session on a $2799 toy!!



Wow that's not good hope they sort for you

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