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I were wondering if anyone else knew that the 7m Link is a completely different kite to the 9m and larger kites?
I just purchased a 2nd hand 7m link and rolled her out, expecting to get a mid aspect, 7 strut kite.
To my suprise the kite was actually a high aspect, 5 strut kite, with a straight trailing edge. So not only is the cutout a significantly different shape, it also looses 2 struts in the downsize. This is funny because the 9m kite and larger sizes are a 7 strut kite and I'm pretty sure they have a concave trailing edge (I could be wrong).
I couldnt believe how similar the cutout of the 7m link was to my 9m Rev, since the cutout of the 10.5m link is quite different to the Rev.
Did anyone know this? I know that each sized kite is tuned and taylored individually, but I thought the cutout was still the same?
I cant wait to try her anyway, this kite looks like it will rock
i've had a quick go of a seven and your right this is a totally different kite to the nine and twelve awesome kite for the surf.
I've looked into it a bit further.
Turns out the 7m is a 5 strut kite.
The 9m and 10.5m are a 7 strut kite, and the 12m & 15m are a 9 strut kite.
Its pretty weird how much this kite changes throughout the size range, but I guess Slingshot were trying to get more bottom end or make the larger kites turn faster or something?
Whatever they were trying to do, the 9 and 12 turned out to be pigs... nearly bought them, but gladdly got to try before buying, and didn't... know some folks that didn't try before buying and got burnt.
The Link ends up in the Hall Of Disfame, along with the Hellfish.
Being a small kite, the 7m, might be pick of the bunch... either way, I guess you got it nice n cheap. Enjoy.
The 7m Link cutout is similar to the rev, but still quite different.
I've never seen such significant changes throughout a kite's size range. I've seen 5 strut kites go down to 3 strut layouts for the 5m and smaller sizes but not this much change.
Does anyone know what Slingshot were trying to achieve here?
What will adding extra struts to a kite achieve?
It will add wieght, but will allow more precise control over the canopy profile at different points.
Which is important beacuse you will want the profile of the canopy to change as you get down to the tips.
However with a smaller kite, the gains made by better control of the profile will be negligible compared to the increase in weight.
ok...lets ban or remove any post that my give some real insight into the products...
What's the big problem Stabber? I hope you had warranty issues and your not just whinging because you found the link hard to fly.
I have'nt flown the 12 or 15, but the 10.5 is a good kite. Learners struggle a bit with these kites because the kite can be flown over the window easily and can stall if over sheeted.
I've found the stitching on the Link's middle strut to be the weakest point. Because the struts are so rediculously fat, the stitching can eventually break from the strut folding when you put sand on your kite. i.e. larger diameter = higher stresses.
Luckily they are double stitched! Lets just hope that second row of stiching holds up for a while.
Can the strut's stitching be repaired on these things? It looks impossible to get a machine onto it.
About 2 cm of stitching has come undone on the right side of the strut. The left side is fine but is still a weak point on the kite IMO.
prediction..... ten years time, links will be sought after collectors items worth thousands upon thousands, especially sizes twelve and above, all link haters will be kicking themselves...... and stabber will still be playing with himself...
what are you talking about??? it's already a collector's item with mad followers!!! 
I did reply to this thread but it got taken off by the higher powers!
They will not allow me(or anyone else) to bag the importer of the ****tiest kite ever made...even though it is utter truth!
they won't even allow the bagging of the ****ty service behind the kites!
They won't allow any thing to do with being bored crazy! what if I was just plain bored and gone abit crazy, would they delete that thread too?
we will soon see.
Take that
Stabbers in fine form....haven't even been drinking....yet.
