Information for Slingshot Turbo Diesel Owners
First off we want to thank everyone for their continued patience and support while we address the topic of the 2006 Turbo Diesel upgrade.
We recognize there has been some confusion surrounding the mid season upgrades. Some of your bars have been manufactured with all of the current upgrades and some previous versions have not. We are here to offer you a clear solution.
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There are two versions of a complete 4 Line Powerstroke Safety Bar that comes with the Turbo Diesel. Both versions are correct. The only difference is purely cosmetic at the de-power TRIM handle. This difference does not effect performance.
Below are what both options look like: Note attaching your Quick Release Surefire Bungee here is only for advanced riders. This option will not provide as much de-power as the alternative of attaching your leash to the Center Line Safety Line ring. The benefit to attaching your ring here is avoiding having to manually unwind your lines while riding.
Recommended for beginners to achieve 100% de-power and safety refer to the information below.
Information on optimal Surefire Bungee Leash Attachment
download here.
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This is what your finished bar should look like.
To determine if you need to make any adjustments to your existing bar.
1. Make sure your bar has the enhanced Marine Grade Stainless Steel Dug Out insert. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 1-8.
2. Make sure the de-power side of the chicken loop line has a new yellow Power Ball. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 5-7.
3. Make sure your bar comes equipped with the Center Line Safety System. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 7-8.
4. Make sure there is a Surefire yellow stopper ball on the flying line that is attached to the de-power ring of the Center Line Safety System about half way between your kite and bar. If there isn't refer to instruction set A page 8.
5. Make sure all of of line lengths are even when you have the bar fully sheeted in and the de-power trimmed in 1 cm. If they are not then refer to trouble shooting tips below.
Download Instruction Set A Here
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Trouble Shooting Tips.
If you have meet all the requirements 1-4 your lines are still uneven after you completed with 5; you will need to shorten your chicken loop line. Please follow these instructions:
Download "Shortening your chicken loop line 6-3" here.
Slingshot an industry leader in innovation, quality and overall style constantly push the envelope to bring you, the rider, products that help you redefine your personal best.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions or if you are in need of any warranty parts; we encourage you to contact our rider service center at:
email: tech@sskiteboarding.com
phone: toll free within U.S. 877-775-4832
We recognize there has been some confusion surrounding the mid season upgrades. Some of your bars have been manufactured with all of the current upgrades and some previous versions have not. We are here to offer you a clear solution.
FIRST________________________________________________________
There are two versions of a complete 4 Line Powerstroke Safety Bar that comes with the Turbo Diesel. Both versions are correct. The only difference is purely cosmetic at the de-power TRIM handle. This difference does not effect performance.
Below are what both options look like: Note attaching your Quick Release Surefire Bungee here is only for advanced riders. This option will not provide as much de-power as the alternative of attaching your leash to the Center Line Safety Line ring. The benefit to attaching your ring here is avoiding having to manually unwind your lines while riding.
Recommended for beginners to achieve 100% de-power and safety refer to the information below.
Information on optimal Surefire Bungee Leash Attachment
download here.
SECOND______________________________________________________
This is what your finished bar should look like.
To determine if you need to make any adjustments to your existing bar.
1. Make sure your bar has the enhanced Marine Grade Stainless Steel Dug Out insert. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 1-8.
2. Make sure the de-power side of the chicken loop line has a new yellow Power Ball. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 5-7.
3. Make sure your bar comes equipped with the Center Line Safety System. If it doesn't refer to instruction set A pages 7-8.
4. Make sure there is a Surefire yellow stopper ball on the flying line that is attached to the de-power ring of the Center Line Safety System about half way between your kite and bar. If there isn't refer to instruction set A page 8.
5. Make sure all of of line lengths are even when you have the bar fully sheeted in and the de-power trimmed in 1 cm. If they are not then refer to trouble shooting tips below.
Download Instruction Set A Here
THIRD_______________________________________________________
Trouble Shooting Tips.
If you have meet all the requirements 1-4 your lines are still uneven after you completed with 5; you will need to shorten your chicken loop line. Please follow these instructions:
Download "Shortening your chicken loop line 6-3" here.
Slingshot an industry leader in innovation, quality and overall style constantly push the envelope to bring you, the rider, products that help you redefine your personal best.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions or if you are in need of any warranty parts; we encourage you to contact our rider service center at:
email: tech@sskiteboarding.com
phone: toll free within U.S. 877-775-4832
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