Slingshot at the Crossing

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Tighe
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Slingshot at the Crossing

Post by Tighe »

Been chatting with our slingshot rep from Hood River, Chris Schey. Sounds like he's bringing all the new goodies to Demo. 2010 Key HDs, 2010 Octanes, 2010 RPMs, and maybe some new Fuels. I'm stoked to try the new gear.

We're planning on creating a Slingshot Lounge like last year. Stop on by, check out the new gear, take a spin on your kite of choice or try them back to back. We'll also be on hand all weekend to check out your current SS setup to see how it's tuned.

Sounds like many of the local Slingshot riders are coming up as well. If you have questions, they're also great sources. Katie, John Z, Denis, Randy L, and maybe Chris B, should be around during the weekend.

Bringing the grill as well.
Tighe
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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We had some great chats with Brave Dave (from Slingshot) and Chris Schey out in Idaho a couple weeks ago. What's new with the 2010 models, how they are different and why.

Gonna B Fun!
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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I HOPE THEY BRING BIG ENUF SIZES FOR THE LIGHT WIND! I'd like to try the new KEY, but think it is going to take something 14m+ to get going. It looks good in pictures, & the press has been good. Will it live up to the "HYPE?" :roll:
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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Slingshot Hype train is coming your way with BIG sizes. After 2 pretty sweet SK events (Soldier/Skyline) already done I'm ready to finish this off with a bang at the Crossing.

15m Octane
14m RPM
13m FUEL "Ferrari red"
12m RPM
2x13m Key HD's
2x10m Key HD's

That should be a good amount of bigger sizes for this upcoming event...

Also tons of stickers, hand made by momma Slingshot - Cindy Doyle. Some really special chrome ones... First come first server on those... Slingshot crew will also have a nice wind block chill area with "beers & brats"! So if you want to try the best and eat the worst come over and hang out why would ya... HA! :mrgreen:
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Post by dtownkiter »

cant wait to check out the new gear! i really want to try out the new key if the wind cooperates.

Tighe--what type of beer would you like? maybe i will drop by with some coronas? i still owe you for the skis my cousin used.

see you all saturday.

adam t.
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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don't sweat it Adam. We'll have plenty on Saturday. thanks though.

see you this weekend.
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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DIBS ON THE 13!
That's the one I am thinking about pickin up.
I can't be there on Sat. But I will be there Sun afternoon on.

I will bring the wind....hopefully
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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Nice rip Chris, I'm interested in the Hype Train and glad you're coming.
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Re: Slingshot at the Crossing

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Well the wind could have been much better but the event was fun enough... Thankfully for the sunny weather, good people, food, beer and winchin the event was still a success! :D

Kites were up early Friday for those lucky few... Riders were stoked! :D

Thanks for all the support NM crew and fleet 8 for organizing and running the Crossing! Till next year :D
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couple more shotz... :mrgreen: O' ya the Key HD's flew great! :wink:
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