For 2012 Slingshot have given their kite board line up a much needed boost in technology, to match their market leading brand image and range of kites which have been so successful. The Misfit is no exception. This board has been a part of Slingshot since the beginning, and as a result, its absorbed all the Soul, Passion and Performance that the Slingshot brand as so legendary for. Now Slingshot have given it the research and development that it needed which has given it the technology that’s has put it on the map as a benchmark freestyle driven tool. Every freestyle rider should try this before purchasing this years board. Despite what you may read, the Misfit actually has a strong rocker line, meaning that it is easily loaded up and released into tricks. One reason why it has such atomic pop. The new wood core has given a weight reduction of 0.5 lbs in weight. Performance is generated in all riding conditions which makes is such a versatile freestyle tool for a rider who wants to push the limits, without having to worry about weather to conditons are suitable. The Misfit glides through chop very well, yet spot some chop and the misfit explodes into life.

 Features & Improvments

• Slingshot have included the new updated Fastrack system which enables a rider to customise the riding stance at the reach of a screwdriver.
• A fixed stance so often spoils a board for riders. Now this is not an issue with the ultimate customisation adjustment.
• A new wood core which is really responsible for the Misfit being so good this year. Better flex, response, power and a reduction in weight. The now oozes character and performance

Single Shot Fusion Rail:
Slingshot now use the same technology found in skateboard wheels, to the rail of their boards. This industry first for kiteboards improves the overall dampening of the board and increases rail durability beyond anything available anywhere. Innovative manufacturing process literally fuses the rail in to the board in one single shot. No staples, tape, glue or seams. The rail literally is one piece of perfection. An another industry first!

Resin X:

Resin X is the latest in high tech organic urethane resins. What does Resin X have that epoxy and polyester don’t? Exceptional flex memory that can withstand longer flex cycles. Superior vibration dampening, increased elongation without failure. All these features combined store a higher rate of loaded energy, insane durability, and best UV resistance on the market. What does all this really mean to you? The boards are half a pound lighter in weight and yet offer more pop, and rebound, without feeling like a ping pong ball.

Key Highlights:

• FRT Technology - Gives the advantage of even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. The FRT technology also makes the core light weight and strong.
• Aggressive Freeride and Freestyle
• Solid Edging with pop and power
• Controlled Flex
• Solid wood core: no heel dents! / added strength / massive pop / increased power
• Radio Active Pop Core / Power, stability, smooth flex and pop
• Step down side wall construction: increased rider control
• NEW Fusion Tech Rail - unmatched shock absorption and durability
• Resin X / Lighter overall weight and exceptional flex, rebound and pop
• Fastrack / Endless stance options, superior rider to board connection
• NEW Vulcun tip and tail - controlled drive and clean water release
• Aggressive parallel rails for power and pop
• Flat rocker for a more aggressive feel, efficient planing and top end speed
• Squared tip and tail: contributes to more hook up
• Tunnel concave: adds to overall drive, upwind performance and adds bite to the rail
• World’s Greenest Board - better for the environment
• Duraglide base: added durability
• Slingshot Legendary Construction: bomber quality

Package Includes:

• Slingshot Misfit Deck
• 4 x 2" Slingshot Misfit G-10 Symmetrical Fins
• NEW Fastrack Mouting System
• NEW BOLT-ONS integrated foot pad and micro adjust strap system

Slingshot Misfit 2012 Sizes:

Sizes: 132 x 40.0cm
Sizes: 136 x 40.5cm
Sizes: 142 x 42.0cm
Sizes: 146 x 43.5cm

**Price include footstraps, footbeds and fins**