How to Assemble the Slingshot RTS Kit with Fred Hope

Fred Hope from Slingshot Sports takes us step-by-step through the setup of the new RTS Kit system, now standard with all Slingshot One Lock masts. This tool-free connection system is designed to make life easier for riders, both on the beach and at the boat, saving time and maximizing performance.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to properly install and dial in the RTS Kit on your foil mast, as well as how to enjoy a quick and secure setup for future sessions.

What’s in the Slingshot RTS Kit?

The Slingshot RTS Kit includes:

• Two Sleds – These mount to the mast pedestal.
• Two Anchors – These interface with your board’s foil tracks.
• Two T-Locks – These clamp everything securely into place.

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions

1. Install the Sleds to the Mast

• Mount the sleds to the bottom side of the mast pedestal.
• Use your tool to tighten the screws partially—keep them loose.
• This allows for fine adjustment when fitting into the board’s tracks.
• Not all tracks are perfectly uniform, so the loose fit helps with alignment.

2. Insert the Anchors into the Board Tracks

• Slide the anchors into the foil track slots on your board.
• Position them roughly where the mast will sit.
• Leave them loose for now.

3. Mount the Mast Assembly

• Align the sleds underneath the anchors in the tracks.
• Insert the mast into position.

4. Attach the T-Locks

• Slide the T-locks over the back side of the anchor/sled interface.
• Lightly tighten to hold the mast in place.
• Again, not fully tightened—just snug.

5. Fine-Tune and Lock It In

• Tighten the sleds fully to lock their position relative to the mast pedestal.
• Tighten the anchors into the foil tracks on the board.
• Once set, you won’t need to adjust these again.
• This becomes your “base setting” for quick reassembly going forward.

Fast Setup for Your Next Session

After your first install, setting up the mast is even easier:

1. Slide the sleds into the anchors on your board.
2. Secure with the T-locks on the back side.
3. Tighten down the T-locks on both sides.
4. Flip the T-locks upward to streamline them for water flow.

Just like that, you’re ready to ride!

Why the RTS Kit Is a Game-Changer

• Tool-Free Beach and Boat Assembly – Only your first install needs a tool.
• Universal Fit – Adjustable sleds account for track inconsistencies.
• Fast Water Entry – Spend more time foiling, less time fumbling.
• Hydrodynamic Design – Flip-up T-locks reduce drag while riding.
• Secure and Repeatable – Set it once, and it’s locked in for the season.

Key Takeaways

• Don’t fully tighten anything until the full system is fitted together.
• Once the sleds and anchors are dialed in, they stay in place permanently.
• The T-locks are the only components you’ll need to interact with before each session.
• Flip up the T-locks after tightening for better water performance.

Setting up your Slingshot foil with the RTS Kit is straightforward, efficient, and designed to eliminate headaches at the beach. Thanks to Fred Hope’s walkthrough, riders can now get on the water quicker with a perfectly dialed mast setup.

Ready to ride smarter? The RTS Kit is the future of foil board mounting.