Pop / Slack / Control
A freestyle crossover kite for unhooked progression, handlepasses and everyday sessions.
The Slingshot RPX V2 is designed for kiteboarders who want to explore unhooked freestyle without committing to a full competition C-kite. It delivers direct, controlled steering, predictable pull and usable slack after the pop while retaining the relaunch, range and versatility needed for regular riding.
Choose the RPX V2 if you want to learn unhooked basics, work toward your first handlepasses or add more freestyle riding to your everyday sessions. Slingshot designed it to provide the direct control and slack required for freestyle while remaining easier to manage than a dedicated competition C-kite.
The RPX V2 can handle park-style riding, cruising and jumping, making it a practical choice for riders who want one freestyle-focused kite rather than a highly specialized competition design.
Unhooked riding is the RPX V2’s main focus. Slingshot positions it for riders learning unhooked basics and developing their first handlepasses.
Predictable pull, clean steering and usable slack give riders a controlled platform for practicing freestyle attempts and repeating tricks.
Slingshot specifically recommends the RPX V2 for riders who want to work on park-style tricks while still being able to cruise and jump during the same session.
The RPX V2 delivers lively handling, controlled lift and a predictable feel across freeride, jumps and everyday riding.
The RPX V2 is tuned to feel direct and steady when the rider sheets in and loads the edge. Slingshot describes its pull as predictable, with clean steering during committed freestyle attempts.
After the rider pops, the RPX V2 provides usable slack for passes and recoveries. This gives riders time to complete unhooked movements without requiring the exact timing associated with a dedicated competition C-kite.
The RPX V2 is not a full competition C-kite. Slingshot designed it to remain more manageable and forgiving when a rider’s timing is not perfect.
Reliable relaunch and practical session range help riders recover after crashes and repeat tricks instead of losing valuable practice time.
Slingshot describes the RPX V2 as having lively handling, quick response and clean steering. Rear-line settings allow the rider to adjust its turning response.
Bar pressure is adjustable through the three wingtip settings shown in Slingshot’s official RPX V2 instruction manual.
Slingshot highlights easy, real-world relaunch as an important advantage of the RPX V2. The stock wingtip setting is identified as the setting for the easiest relaunch.
Slingshot describes the RPX V2 as delivering controlled lift and predictable performance for jumps. The manufacturer does not publish a specific height or hangtime claim for this model.
| Setting | Bar Pressure | Steering and Feel |
|---|---|---|
| A | More bar pressure | Slower steering with a more direct connection between the kite and control bar. |
| B | Medium bar pressure | A balanced combination of turning speed and kite-to-bar feedback. |
| C — Stock Setting | Less bar pressure | Quick kite response and the easiest relaunch. |
Slingshot recommends starting with the stock or balanced setup and changing one setting at a time when adjusting turning speed and bar pressure.
Slingshot identifies the RPX V2 as an Open-C hybrid kite. This design supports its direct freestyle feel while maintaining the range, relaunch and everyday versatility emphasized by the manufacturer.
Creates the freestyle-oriented platform behind the RPX V2’s direct control and usable slack.
Supports the kite’s controlled handling, practical range and real-world relaunch.
The official specification lists reinforced leading-edge and strut construction.
Slingshot lists durable canopy materials without identifying a specific fabric name on the current RPX V2 product page.
Supports the kite’s shape and controlled response during everyday riding and freestyle attempts.
Allows riders to change bar pressure, steering speed and feedback using the official wingtip settings.
Connects inflation throughout the kite for a faster and more convenient setup.
Provides the kite’s main inflation connection. Inflate the kite to the pressure marked directly on the kite.
| Kite | Official Position | Primary Riding Focus | Why Choose It? |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPX V2 | Freestyle crossover | Unhooked basics, first handlepasses, usable slack, park-style riding, cruising and jumping | Choose the RPX V2 when unhooked freestyle progression is your priority but you still want relaunch, range and everyday versatility. |
| Code V2 | All-around freeride | Smooth power, confident jumping, looping, cruising, surfing, foiling and general progression | Choose the Code V2 when you want one intuitive kite for the widest variety of sessions. Choose the RPX V2 when usable slack and unhooked handlepasses are more important. |
| Machine V3 | Old School Big Air | Massive boosts, lofty hangtime, straight airs, maximum float and soft landings | Choose the Machine V3 when boosting and hangtime are your main goals. Choose the RPX V2 when your focus is freestyle pop, slack and unhooked progression. |
Consider the Code V2 if your riding regularly includes freeride, jumping, looping, surf and foiling rather than a specific focus on unhooked freestyle.
Consider the Machine V3 if your main goals are straight airs, massive boosts, lofty hangtime, maximum float and soft landings.
The RPX V2 is officially listed in the following sizes:
The current official product-page text does not publish a numerical wind range for each RPX V2 size, so numerical ranges have not been added.
Slingshot presents the Sentry V2 control bar with the RPX V2. The control bar and pump are separate unless specifically included in a Windance package.
Before launching, inspect the bridle and control lines for tangles and confirm that all connections are secure. Inflate the kite to the recommended pressure marked directly on the kite.
Control bar and pump are not listed as included components.
Slingshot describes it as a freestyle crossover kite with an Open-C hybrid shape. It is designed around pop, slack and control for unhooked progression.
No. Slingshot specifically states that it is not a dedicated competition C-kite. It retains the relaunch, range and versatility needed for everyday sessions.
It is designed for riders learning unhooked basics, working on first handlepasses or seeking a freestyle-focused kite that can still cruise and jump.
Yes. The official instruction manual provides three wingtip settings ranging from more bar pressure and slower steering to less bar pressure and quicker response.
Slingshot identifies setting C as the stock setting. It provides less bar pressure, quick kite response and the easiest relaunch.
The current official RPX V2 product-page text does not provide numerical wind ranges. Slingshot recommends choosing a size according to rider weight, board type, local wind range, skill and conditions.
Slingshot’s current product page lists reinforced leading-edge and strut construction plus durable canopy materials, but it does not provide specific airframe or canopy fabric names.
