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Anybody knows this brand?

bobocs - 7-2-2010 at 03:28 PM

Hi

I was surfing the net and find this brand. Anybody has some experience with it's kites and boards or the retailer?
http://www.slingshot.hu

Thanx

DenisLaMenace - 7-2-2010 at 03:34 PM

the official web site in USA

http://www.slingshotsports.com/site/index.html

one of the big LEI manufacturer like Cabrinha, North, etc..

erratic winds - 7-2-2010 at 03:34 PM

That appears to be a hungarian dealer of Slingshot.

http://www.slingshotsports.com/site/index.html would be the US version to compare it agains.

They are high quality kites, for sure. But then again, these days, anything from a major manufacturer is pretty good. Just make sure you don't get any cheap knockoffs from china or the like. If the price is too good to be true, there is a good chance it is!

Personally, I really like the slingshot brand, at least their kites have always done me well.

erratic winds - 7-2-2010 at 03:35 PM

aw dennis ya beat me by seconds

DenisLaMenace - 7-2-2010 at 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by erratic winds
aw dennis ya beat me by seconds


that's OK you typed more info than I did ;-)

bobocs - 8-2-2010 at 02:38 AM

Thank you all for the answer!!!

I cheked out the official USA website, the prizes pretty much the same.
I am from Hungary so that would be the easyest choice for me. Anybody has some experience with the dealer? Or better to order from USA?

Cheers

heliboy50 - 8-2-2010 at 02:53 AM

I think ordering from overseas is going to set you back as much or more in freight as the import duties paid by your local dealer, if not more. Plus if you go local you can probably get a first hand look before you buy.

bobocs - 9-2-2010 at 03:28 AM

Thank you all for the answers!!

I called the local retailer, he explained all the kites and boards to me according to my weight and skills. His prizes include tax a duties. I'll buy one from him and share the experience with you on this forum!!!

bobocs - 26-2-2010 at 08:09 AM

Hi

I bought the RPM but ever since there was no wind here. I'll share my experience with you later, after the first couple of session.

arkay - 26-2-2010 at 09:41 AM

The RPM is a nice kite. They're made here in oregon so that makes them good all on their own ;) Seriously though, the RPM is probably the top kite I see flying in the gorge and out at the coast. Hope it works out for you and your area!

acampbell - 26-2-2010 at 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by bobocs
Hi

I bought the RPM but ever since there was no wind here. I'll share my experience with you later, after the first couple of session.


That is always the way it goes! Where will you ride? Balaton?
Hungary is one of my favorite destinations.

bobocs - 28-2-2010 at 06:26 AM

That is always the way it goes! Where will you ride? Balaton?
Hungary is one of my favorite destinations.


It is winter now! I was gonna try out snowkiteing but the snow melted away.... Waiting for warmer water than go to Balaton!!!!!

bobocs - 28-2-2010 at 06:27 AM


bobocs - 28-3-2010 at 05:59 PM

yes !!!!Balaton, waiting for good weather!!!!