2017 Slingshot Kite RPM Review

REAL reviews the 2017 Slingshot RPM. Learn more at www.realwatersp...

[@RichardDartnell1953]

Is this bow kite?

[@neuronflow]

how would you compare the RPM to the NV?

[@REALWatersports]

Both kites are all arounders but the RPM has more of a focus on Freestyle while the NV offers faster relaunch and a smoother ride. Beginners can learn on both but the NV is an easier first kite. What sort of kiting are you into? What other kites have you flewn? I'd be stoked to help you figure out which kite is right for you.

[@ShipwreckTeapot]

Nice rap dude thanks

[@JohnDoe-pq3oe]

Nice! Looks big for a 9m

[@REALWatersports]

The RPM's medium aspect ratio is wider than some kites on the market, but this kite measures and flies true to its 9m size. - Ashlon

[@samuelcarpenter4576]

"Bomb-proof"?! They must have really done some improvements since 2011-2013 models - which are the weakest kites I own. That said, they're also my favorite. Nothing flies like an RPM!

[@REALWatersports]

Hey Samuel, While the RPM won't withstand a true explosion from a bomb, they are much stronger than previous years. With that said, 5 years is a long lifespan for a kite and any kite will soften after that much use. All the best - Ashlon

[@samuelcarpenter4576]

+REAL Watersports True stuff regarding canopy stretching. My main beef is replacing a valve once or twice every season after the first year. The Best kites I've purchased from ya'll have never had these delamination problems.

[@REALWatersports]

It really depends on how old a kite is. Once you reach a certain age the glue starts to fail and often times once one valve goes the rest will follow. If you want to keep the kite alive we recommend doing an overhaul with a full set of replacement valves. It can take some time but if you keep replacing one after another it will be less work, in the long run, to get it done once. Cheers - Ashlon