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Slingshot Fkite Foil Quick Start Manual

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H O V E R G L I D E
Q U I C K
S T A R T
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F K I T E F O I L

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Summary of Contents for Slingshot Fkite Foil

  • Page 1 H O V E R G L I D E Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E F K I T E F O I L...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hover Glide Fkite Foil Be sure to head over to slingshotsports.com to register your new product and to sign up for Foil Academy (www.foil-academy.com). Foil Academy is a FREE video course for Hover Glide users. Foil Academy members will discover all aspects of learning to foil safely, without fear or stress.
  • Page 3 PEDESTAL BOLTS FOIL POSITION “A” (2) M8 x 40mm SKU: 16236125 PEDESTAL 4mm WRENCH SKU: 16236115 SKU: 16236117 MAST 71cm 5mm WRENCH SKU: 19236110 SKU: 16236116 6mm WRENCH SKU: 16236123 REAR WING SCREWS (2) M6 X 30MM SKU: 18711007 REAR WING SKU: 19711005 MAST CAP SKU: 19711006...
  • Page 4 Getting started: For the stock Fkite Hover Glide package, we recommend starting in the “A” position (directly through the front Slingshot’s Shift Fuse is an ingenious design that allows wing). That will be the most natural, user-friendly position. the foil to be configured in two different positions to...
  • Page 5 FOIL ASSEMBLY POSITION “A” *Start with position A (directly through the *Coat all bolt hardware with Lanolin oil or marine-grade grease and front wing). That will be the most natural, wrap with Teflon tape before assembling your foil. (see maintenance user-friendly position.
  • Page 6 Attach the mast to the fuselage using the two (2) M8x50mm tapered bolts. Ensure the thinner edge of the mast is facing the back wing and the “Slingshot” branding reads top to bottom (the letter “t” will be closest to the fuselage).
  • Page 7 Note: Mounting hardware comes packaged with Slingshot foil boards, and is not included in the foil package. Carefully place your foil over the mounting track so the front hole pattern in the pedestal line up with the mounting hardware.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    SAFETY MAINTENANCE Foiling comes with a unique set of challenges, risks and It is imperative to clean and lubricate your foil regularly, danger above and beyond those inherent to the sport especially after use in salt water. This is true for all of of kiteboarding.
  • Page 9 LUBRICATE HARDWARE: In a clean, sand-free area, carefully coat all bolt hardware, bolt holes and ALL connection points with a layer of Lanolin oil or marine-grade grease. Coat anywhere that parts touch each other to prevent them from corroding and fusing together. Don’t forget the inside of your front wing.
  • Page 11 W W W.SL IN GSH OTSP O R TS .CO M C O N TACT: I NFO @S L INGS HOTS PO RTS .C O M RI DER SE R V I CE I N TH E US : 8 7 7.7 7 5.4832 IN T ER NAT I O N A L P H O N E: 5 0 9.427.4 950 SH IP PI N G A DD RES S:...