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1 read this first IMPORTANT: FOR LINK 4-line usage, please refer to these red bridle instructions line Link Red Bridle instructions

2 line link red bridle instructions Performance and Modification Update for Slingshot 2007 Link Kites As a part of our commitment to unsurpassed customer service we invite you to call us directly on our Rider Service Line: (USA) (INTL) PST Or us at tech@sskiteboarding.com and allow us to help you fine tune your 2007 Link. We are here for you and respect your hours on the water. The Slingshot Crew For more product info: overview Slingshot is a company founded on the principles of creating innovative quality product that meets the demands of every rider. As part of our ongoing commitment to R&D development we recognize the need to enhance products and offer our riders the latest and best performance options possible. In an effort to maximize the performance of the Link 4 line kite we are offering a bridle length modification update. This update translates rider benefits such as more low end, increased depower, unmatched stability and easy relaunchability. We are proud to offer you the solution. TUNING PACKAGE INCLUDES: LE1 Red bridle lines (2) LE2 Red bridle lines (2) LE3 Red bridle lines (2) X lines (2) V spectra lines (2) Y spectra lines (2) 2 Front attachment pulleys attached to V lines with grey loop/loop (2) Rear attachment pulleys attached to Y lines with red/ white 3-knot pigtail (2) 3-knot pigtails for Y line attachments (2)

4 Line link with new red bridle rear pulley front pulley & BENEFITS More low end power Increased depower and range TUNING Unmatched stability Easy

3 4 Line link with new red bridle rear pulley front pulley & BENEFITS More low end power Increased depower and range TUNING Unmatched stability Easy water relaunchability Required PSI in the kite is reduced to 8 PSI NOT 10 PSI. [NOTE: Pump gauges vary in pressure. Be sure your kite is pumped firmly.]

2007 4-line link red bridle instructions Removing your 4 or 5-line bridle 4-line Removing the 4-line bridle The original 4-line

Then remove all LE lines and W lines on rear.

Remove the Front lines, OLP (One Line Pigtail), Pitchfork lines, followed by the wingtip lines, WF, W1, and W2.

4 line link red bridle instructions Removing your 4 or 5-line bridle 4-line Removing the 4-line bridle The original 4-line bridle configuration is shown here. Remove the front line bridle assembly. Start with the V line and work back towards the LE. Then remove all LE lines and W lines on rear. 5-line Removing the 5-line bridle The original 5-line bridle configuration is shown here. Remove the Front lines, OLP (One Line Pigtail), Pitchfork lines, followed by the wingtip lines, WF, W1, and W2. Installing your new red bridle 1. Step 1 Begin installing your red bridle. Start with the LE lines. Attach LE1 to center hang point with a lark s head connection. 2. Step 2 Attach LE2 bridle lines to the 2nd hang point of the kite (LE2 attachment) using a lark s head connection. 4

3. Step 3 Attach the X line to the LE1 and LE2 lines

Step 4 Attach the LE3 line to the 3rd attachment on the

5 3. Step 3 Attach the X line to the LE1 and LE2 lines with a loop/loop lark s connection. Step 4 Attach the LE3 line to the 3rd attachment on the leading edge (LE3 attachment) with a lark s head connection. Step 5 Attach the V line to the LE3 and X line using a loop/loop lark s connection. 4. Step 6 Thread the pulley onto the V line. Attach the V line to the LE knot with a lark s head connection. Be sure to secure this knot tightly TUNING 5

6 line link red bridle instructions LINK RED BRIDLE INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 7. Step 7 Attaching the rear line Y Bridle: A: Attach the Y line to the rear hang point with a lark s head connection. B: Attach the 3-knot pigtail to the front wingtip attachment point with a lark s head connection. 8. Step 8 Thread the second pulley onto the Y line (Red pigtail on the left, and white pigtail on the right). Attach the Y line bridle to the last knot of the 3-knot pigtail with a lark s head connection. Step 9 Repeat steps 6-8 on the opposite side. TUNING Tuning tips: Situation Your frontline depower TRIM is limited by the yellow powerball. You can t depower your kite enough. Solution Remove the screw from the yellow powerball with an allen key. NOTE: Excessive depower can result in oversheeting and loss of steering ability.

7 Situation In overpowered conditions when you experience slight stalls in upturns. The kite falls backwards when aggressively sheeted in. Assessment Your Link is oversheeted, I.E. it has too much back line tension. Solution Pull down on your frontline depower handle (see picture). Your kite will fly more off its front lines allowing it to sit more forward in the wind window. This will stop any backwards stalling, increase your depower stroke and ease overall bar pressure. Note: Too much frontline depower TRIM can affect your steering ability. Situation Riding in light winds. Our NEW red bridles are tuned to deliver ultimate high performance in marginal conditions. Solution Disengaging the frontline depower handle (see picture) will expand the kite s high end, and increase low end power. TUNING 7

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