2011 Slingshot Tyrant 6.2
800-969-6199
Cherry picking the favorites from our test boards and developing what is the best 6.2 tri fin shortboard model to date. Fractionally thicker over the stringer under the chest with flatter entry for paddling, than last years BW Pro. The NEW TYRANT 6.2 has a much smoother blend of curve, bottom contour (single double concave) and outlines that harmonize for clean release and drive.
The all NEW incorporated WVS Bamboo construction and the only board with parabolic CARBON rails, delivers a more crisp feel and spring when loading and unloading the rail. WVS and the carbon rail also makes the Tyrant the most durable kite surfboard offered today to handle everything from hard lip smacking to aggressive ariel moves.
This board will blow your mind in good surf! Kiting or surfing reigning as a dominant force to be reckoned with, the NEW 2011 Slingshot Tyrant meets the needs of expert kitesurfers looking for all out hard core performance.
Tyrant 6'2" Tri-Fin Tech Specs:
- Length: 6' 2"
- Width: 18.75"
- Thickness: 2.25"
- Qty 2 - 4.625" asymmetrical fins
- Qty 1 - 4.5" symmetrical fin
- Fastrack mounting system
- Parabolic Carbon Rails
- WVS Bamboo Construction
Rider Profile:
- Surf Style
- Expert
- Classic tri-fin configuration
- Looks for maximum speed in all size waves
- Wants stiff and lively performance
- To be ridden with or without straps
2011 Slingshot Tyrant 6.2 Kiteboard Complete: Sale $650 (reg: $799)
We will match or beat any advertised price! Any questions call 800-969-6199 or use our contact form.
Slingshot Board Tech
WVS construction:
Tony and Jeff Logosz were early pioneers in PVC sandwich surf construction as early as the mid 1980's. Today we use a greener more earth friendly approach by substituting PVC foam for a wood sandwich. According to Tony Logosz, wood is a magic material if used correctly. We use it to control durability and the flex of the boards. On top of those benefits it is allowing us to implement a green movement inside Slingshot. We are consciously making products that are more sustainable, earth friendly and have a reduced carbon foot print. This approach may be new to some by offering boards with less weight, more impact durability, and controlled flex. However it is not new to Slingshot and the thousands of surfboards we have made over the years. The idea is to optimize the construction technique. Choosing the right method allows us produce boards that perform like no others on the market.
The process:
We use a complex layering system combined with a use a superior epoxy resin. Old PU boards typically use polyester or standard epoxy resin. They are cheaper, because they are faster to manufacture. Unfortunately they are also super toxic and not very durable. We start with a super light weight foam core, and then put on a layer of light weight glass. We then bond all of this on a more dense layer of wood. The final layer is glass and superior epoxy resin. Along each step of the way we use vacuum bagging techniques to enhance the bonding strength. The final result is a proven light weight sandwich construction custom board that is more durable than the old PU boards. This proprietary construction method is WVS (Wood Veneer Sandwich).
