Because extra ripstop doesn't make the material stronger. It's all HTPE. If I'm not mistaken there are about 20-24 threads in 1 ripstop area. Well, lets make it 24-fold ripstop then! Ow wait, no ripstop anymore you say? Just heavier...?marioparacuru wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:17 pm2019 slingshot already available.
They say in the website terms as "bomb proof surf tough construction" (sst kite) which is very common nowadays among the manufacturers. But looks like the canopy material it's the same... The same as always to be honest. This way they're one of the only major brands (the only one?) to keep it.
I'm wondering how a bomb proof construction doesn't use the double or quadruple ripstop reinforced materials, available on the market.
What's your opinion about??
Is slingshot becoming out of hand?
If you notice the SST lost its “Wave” scent two years ago. People want lighter, faster foil kites and SST have been taking place of 2012 Rallys in that sense.marioparacuru wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:17 pm2019 slingshot already available.
They say in the website terms as "bomb proof surf tough construction" (sst kite) which is very common nowadays among the manufacturers. But looks like the canopy material it's the same... The same as always to be honest. This way they're one of the only major brands (the only one?) to keep it.
I'm wondering how a bomb proof construction doesn't use the double or quadruple ripstop reinforced materials, available on the market.
What's your opinion about??
Is slingshot becoming out of hand?
Out of hand? No, they’re trying to stay ahead, par or catch up with the market demands and trends.
Nothing like hedging your bets.
Really, it depends on the area, just a few examples
Slingshot has been leaving ton of space to dealers to explore, make sense and explain to buyers what’s what and why
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