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Lucas on the 2017 Slingshot Rally The 2017 Slingshot Rally - what's new this year, who will benefit from it, and why. The Rally is Slingshot’s all-around freeride kite, but what does that even mean? If you’ve been researching kites, by now you know most kites can “do it all”, in a sense. The differences present themselves in that every kite will do certain things better than others. For every benefit, there is usually a tradeoff. Fortunately, a kite that excel in each as …

Better Control & PerformanceUpon connection, the Fireball will immediately consume you and take you into the new reality of the ball and socket connection. Focusing directly to your core, the Fireball seamlessly translates your body motion into kite reaction. More ComfortableWho doesn’t love a more comfortable setup? With the closer proximity of the ball and socket as opposed to the loop system, the bar won’t rotate into your body or push-pull nearly as much as the kite moves. …