shem
|
| posted on 5-10-2006 at 21:22 |
|
|
Just wait till ya try the sonic2 Jon!!!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *  
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 5-10-2006 at 21:34 |
|
|
Slingshot Link Issues?
Having spoken to the horses mouth as it were (Mark from Rush), my guess is that as with all new issues of kit (depsite all our best
hopes, I agree Jon) a few Links left the factory with the wrong or incorrectly set bridle. This only effects the four line kite,
convert it to 5 line and I'm convinced it'll be great. Trouble is, with the forums one or two bad eggs spreads like wild fire. One
thing I like about FON is we're all pretty honest and there's no room for dissing products, no adgendas and no bias. Lets try and keep
it that way.
Here's an honest, unbiased review from someone whos actually flown a Link (me). If you look hard, you'll find plenty of similar
comments from others who have flown one, so many in fact that the manufacturers seem to have been a little slow in picking up the above
potential issue.
The kite I flew was on 5 lines and it was ace. Very light bar pressure, fast as you like (so fast to the edge of the window my
transitions went a bit hay wire - Yes Col, more than usual!), super easy re-launch (either using traditional 5 line method or reverse
launch bow style), bomb proof Slingshot construction. On 5 lines the kite flies just like a C-kite (similar power so don't assume the
9 or 10.5 will have the same power as a 12 C) but with a much much bigger top end. As standard the 5 lines has the wave grenade to
remove the risk of cheese wiring your kite. I'm not usually a fan of 5 lines. The power adjustment is below the bar so no reaching up
and forward when overpowered to make on the fly adjustments.
I haven't flown the 4 line version which apparently feels just like a bow, but then I don't like bows anyway. Too much depower too
quickly. On 5 lines the Link depowered much more progressively but did fully depower when the bar was pushed away. Still has the
Slingshot adjustable stopper which is the next big thing after one-pump. In 4 years time all the other manufacturers will be copying
this too!!
If you join my Egypt trip I'm hoping to have some to play with...
I don't get my kit for free (No one thinks I'm good enough! Are they blind?) and I don't sell any so no adgenda or bias here. Get out
there and try it for yourself. It's the only way you'll know for sure.
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
jon d hat
A Force-of-Nature ** 
Member #: 1437 Posts 410
Registered: 11-8-2005 Member Is Offline Mood: Not long to go..Morocco again!
|
| posted on 5-10-2006 at 22:51 |
|
|
Good one guys, Look forward to that Shem. You gona have one for your demo day?
Love to go egypt with you dudes but I av other commitments  besides, I'v
been twice this year already. Hey you av a brill time though, i'll just av to make the most ov those beautiful dovey lagoons an take a
trip out onto thems there waves mmmmm cant beat it.... well.... wouldnt mind Brazil.... an dat aint just for the surf man 
C you all in the Dovey Hotel Fri night
PS agree wid your coments bout the majority of contributors to FoN. d'massif /pikeys rock as far as attitude goes, core and fringe
included   
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 05:39 |
|
|
Not having a go pluto but dont you effectively sell or recomend for extreme kite shop? Im sure the link will be a good kite once the
issues are sorted, but its not a good advert when dealers slate it. Ill be out on one tommorow, so Im hoping I get one that works.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 05:45 |
|
|
Ah, it seems sling shot have admitted theres a bridle problem on the 4 line version of the kite, and are busy sorting out a new bridle,
which owners will have to send off for to get one, or go to your dealer I geuss. Then fit a new bridle.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
jon d hat
A Force-of-Nature **
Member #: 1437 Posts 410
Registered: 11-8-2005 Member Is Offline Mood: Not long to go..Morocco again!
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 07:14 |
|
|
Someone has one for sale on ebay 2nd hand 3wks old???
Not a good start. 
|
|
|
col123
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 08:08 |
|
|
shem ,pluto might be extreme linked (linked get it) but when they only sell three kites a year it don't really matter....tongue firmly
in cheek
To Infirmary and beyond..
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 09:45 |
|
|
I think were gonna have to have a industry, fun banter section.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 13:00 |
|
|
Isn't this it?
Mate, I'm freelance, always have been always will be(unless I get a better offer). EKS are one of several shops who refer enquiries
for lessons to me.
The dealer wasn't slating the kite, more the lack of response from the distributor, in a not so direct way! Just like all those GK
customers whose brand new kites ripped after one or two outings from the bag last year . . . .
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
Spooker
A Force-of-Nature *** 
Member #: 932 Posts 624
Registered: 24-8-2004 Member Is Offline Mood: rattle dem bones
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 13:25 |
|
|
this debate would be MUCH more fun if conducted face to face - lets say we convene in the Dyvi hotel tonight, there'll be plenty of
spectator input too I'm sure
|
|
|
col123
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 13:48 |
|
|
handbags at the ready, hey spook you could ref it
To Infirmary and beyond..
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 15:04 |
|
|
Its o.k. Ive just had a 30 knot sunny sesh with perfect waves, so have fully forgoten about all posts past. Didnt take out the link,
didnt fancy testing it in 40 knot gusts.
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 21:01 |
|
|
Girl.........
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 6-10-2006 at 21:53 |
|
|
cheek!! Come on pluto you know it isnt even safe in 10 knots let alone 40!!!!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 8-10-2006 at 20:53 |
|
|
After my weekend mate, is it ever safe?
That should open a can of worms in my direction........
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 8-10-2006 at 21:06 |
|
|
Sounds scary, what happened????
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 8-10-2006 at 21:14 |
|
|
I've u2u'd you
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
shem
|
| posted on 8-10-2006 at 21:15 |
|
|
Ah, just checked my RNLI pager that I wasnt carrying today and see that I missed a shout!!!!!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
|
|
|
Pluto
A Force-of-Nature *
Member #: 598 Posts 281
Registered: 20-3-2004 Location: Shrewsbury Member Is Offline Mood:
|
| posted on 8-10-2006 at 21:16 |
|
|
Not one of mine this time!
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
|
|
|
Pixelwave Web Design.
justal@forces-of-nature.co.uk