KSO Kite Profile
Slingshot SST
2026The wave workhorse with incredible drift
WaveIntermediateAdvanced
Brand
Slingshot
Struts
3
Sizes
4–12 m²
Frame
Dacron frame
KSO Editorial Scores
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Data checked: July 2026
Jump / Boost4/10
Hangtime4/10
Turning speed8/10
Bar pressure4/10
Relaunch8/10
Wave drift10/10
Unhooked pop4/10
Low-end power6/10
Upwind drive6/10
Ease of use7/10
Preliminary editorial scores — final confirmation pending.
Model years
Sizes & RRP
4 m²5 m²6 m²7 m²8 m²9 m²10 m²11 m²12 m²
Available
About this kite
The SST has carried Slingshot's wave programme for years: incredible drift, surf-specific wingtips and a lightweight three-strut build that stays composed in critical sections. Generation seven keeps the formula sharp for riders who measure sessions in waves ridden, not metres jumped.
About Slingshot
Slingshot
Slingshot is a US watersports brand producing kites, boards, wings, foils and wakeboards.
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