2015 FUEL

MORE CORE FOR MORE RIDERS. The NEW 2015 Fuel is redesigned to give everyday riders access to the most hardcore kite in the market. New geometry and customized settings significantly expand the Fuel’s range and turning without sacrificing its reputation as the Mega Loop and Freestyle kite of choice by the World’s best Pros. Three new customization settings (Mega Loop, Freestyle and Freeride) allow riders to quickly tune the Fuel to their ideal performance. The 2015 Fuel now offers its legendary performance with greater range, multiple rider settings, and 4 line direct connection for the ultimate in Rider Simplicity. Discover for yourself what the world’s best riders already know: Nothing beats a Fuel.

2015 FUEL

PACKAGE 1: FUEL KITE 1: KITE BACKPACK 1: BLADDER REPAIR KIT 1: QUICK START GUIDE

FOR COMPLETE USER INFORMATION visit www.slingshotsports.com/support

2015 COMPSTICK

BAR

(NOT INCLUDED)

COMPSTICK CONTROL BAR Today’s riders need to be at the center of control. Building on 4 consecutive World Championships, the new Compstick with Flight Control and our patented Rider Control Center, is the safest, most comprehensive and intuitive control system available on the market today. We focused on the performance of three individual zones which work together to provide a world class rider-centric control system. This new approach takes into account 3 specific areas: 1. Flight Control - Above the Bar 2. Compstick - At the Bar 3. Rider Control Center - Below the Bar All three critical areas have been optimized to work in balanced harmony. As a complete system, the 2015 CompStick blends the critical elements of safety, kite control, de-power, and convenience into a rider experience that is tested, trusted, simple, smooth, and intuitive.

AVAILABLE IN 17”, 20” and 23” Pre-stretched 17” x 20m, 20” x 23m or 23” x 27m Firewire lines rated to 500lbs (steering) and 800lbs (center).

2015 FUEL

WIND CHART

IMPORTANT NOTE The graph above is to be used only as a point of reference. It is based on a rider who is approximately 170 lbs. (75 kg). Actual use may vary based on your body weight, ability level, water conditions, board size and riding style. Slingshot encourages you to refer to the User Guide for complete safety recommendations.

2015 FUEL

KITE SETUP INFLATE KITE TO 8PSI (6PSI FOR WARMER CLIMATES) UNWIND LINES OFF OF THE BAR AND STRAIGHTEN OUT AS USUAL. CONNECT THE GREY CENTER LINE PIGTAILS TO THE FRONT ATTACHMENT POINTS. + (SEE DIAGRAM, POINT A + B) CONNECT THE RED AND WHITE OUTSIDE LINE PIGTAILS TO THE REAR ATTACHMENT POINTS. MAKE SURE THE RED FLYING LINE IS CONNECTED TO THE RED ATTACHMENT POINT AND THE WHITE FLYING LINE IS CONNECTED TO THE WHITE ATTACHMENT POINT. + (SEE DIAGRAM, POINT C + D)

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2015 FUEL

SUPPORT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS GO TO: WWW.SLINGSHOTSPORTS.COM RIDER SERVICE HOTLINE: [email protected] RIDER SERVICE LINE IN THE US: 877.775.4832 INTERNATIONAL PHONE: 509.427.4950 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 390 EVERGREEN DRIVE, SUITE NORTH E NORTH BONNEVILLE, WA USA 98639

2015 FUEL

SAFETY PUSH AWAY CENTER SAFETY This kite is compatabile with our industry standard below the bar push away safety system. With Rider Control Center Technology, the focus is placed on rider safety and convenience. Connect safety leash to the metal ring with the Guardian Safety System red nylon handle located in the middle of the Chicken loop. Make sure your safety leash is correctly placed with yellow side connected to your harness and not at the bar. To depower the Kite completely, push away the black and red Guardian release handle. This will allow the kite to fall from the sky depowered. Once kite is depowered reboot your Push Away Safety System and feed your center flying line through the bar. Once center line is fully tensioned and running clean through the bar you are ready to safely relaunch your kite. Practice engaging safety system is highly recommended.

PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE LEASH To completely disconnect yourself from the kite, firmly grasp the yellow safety handle on the Push Away Quick Release Bungee leash and push away from you in the same direction the arrow indicates. Once released you are fully disconnected from the kite.

HARNESS SIDE

KITE SIDE

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2015 FUEL

RESET PUSH AWAY CHICKEN LOOP REBOOT Place the Chicken Loop metal bale over the hinged safety release pin while pushing away the black/red Guardian release handle. Fold up the safety release pin and allow the black/red Guardian release handle to slide back over the pin. Pull on the chicken loop to ensure a proper reboot.

PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE BUNGEE REBOOT Insert the front half of stainless steal oval ring in the Amsteel loop. Fold the oval stainless steel ring over the Amsteel loop and secure the end of the stainless steel oval ring into the plastic tubing of the safety handle. Grasp the safety handle and pull it over the stainless steel oval ring and continue to pull down until it rests securely against the round elastic ball. Double check that your bungee release is seated properly and secure.

To completely disconnect yourself from the kite, firmly grasp the yellow safety handle on the yellow safety handle on the Push Away Quick Release Leash.

PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE LEASH

The Fuel is equipped with a NEW patented below the bar Rider Control Center System with Push Away Center Safety placing focus on rider safety and convenience. Connect the hook of your Push Away Quick Release Leash to the metal ring on the red Guardian Safety System webbing loop. To depower the kite completely, push the red/black release handle away from you. The kite will fall from the sky without power. You will still be connected to the kite by your leash. Practice your safety!

PUSH AWAY CENTER SAFETY

The use of this equipment could result in risk of serious bodily injury or death to yourself or those in close proximity to you. Slingshot strongly recommends that beginners take a lesson from a certified school. This product is designed and manufactured for recreational use on water or snow only. Slingshot advises that you closely inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear before each use. If there are any signs of wear and tear, replace or repair them immediately. Contact www.slingshotsports.com for more information. Never put yourself in a situation where breakage of any of the components would put you or anyone else in danger. Although these kites have a huge wind range, flying this kite in over powered condition can be dangerous and is not recommended. Slingshot strongly recommends using appropriate protective gear including a certified helmet, flotation device, and wetsuit in cool water. Make sure you use properly designed and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers. (Harnesses, helmets, etc) Study the current conditions including, waves, tides, currents, and weather forecasts before going kiteboarding. Become familiar with any new kiteboarding location by talking to the locals and asking questions. Study the weather conditions and know your launching and landing zones.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND THOSE AROUND YOU, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY REMINDERS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SLINGSHOT KITE.

The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks, dangers and hazards. The suppliers of this product are not responsible for any damages to property or any personal injury caused by any use, misuse, abuse, or irresponsible use of this product. Kiteboarding is an extreme sport. Power kites, their lines and control equipment can be dangerous to flyers and to anyone in the vicinity of their use. Kiteboarding must be taken seriously and we recommend that, at least in the early stages of use, you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders. Improper and/or unreasonable use of this kite may result in serious injury or death to yourself and others. Do not use your kite near power lines, airports or streets, and keep your kite flying lines away from people and obstacles. Always fly in an open area, observe wind and weather conditions, particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore, onshore winds or strong winds. Do not attempt to use your kite on water until you are confident and comfortable with the use of a trainer kite on land. Spend time to become familiar with the operation of your kite and remember that you are responsible for its operation and for safety of those around you. Never attach yourself or tie yourself permanently to the kite lines. The kite is not intended for use as a flying device nor indeed is it intended as a means of flotation.

DO NOT USE THIS SLINGSHOT PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME. FOR CURRENT UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.slingshotsports.com. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF SUCH A PERSON.

WARNING

In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in this agreement and User’s Guide.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives.

BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT

In further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims, which you believe you may have against Slingshot Sports arising from the use of any Slingshot LLC® equipment. The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose. Further, the arbitration shall be held in the state of Washington unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties. The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.

ARBITRATION

In consideration of the sale of this product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law as follows: To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Slingshot Sports LLC resulting from use of this product and any of its components. To release Slingshot Sports LLC from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Slingshot Sports in the design or manufacture of this product.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT

Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which can result in serious personal injury and death. In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment. The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the Warning Guidelines listed in this User’s Guide and by using common sense.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

WARNING: Slingshot LLC® products SHOULD NOT be used in proximity to persons or objects within the radius of a fully extended kite at any time.

By assembling this product, you are agreeing to: 1) be bound to the terms set forth below; and 2) require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms. If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

2015 FUEL

QUICK START TRADITIONAL C SHAPE

SPLITSTRUT DESIGN ONE-PUMP TECHNOLOGY TRI-TECH PROTECTION

CUSTOM FUEL INJECTION