Slingshot’s Shift Fuse is an ingenious design that allows
the foil to be configured in two different positions to
accommodate for varying board setups, rider preferences and
skill levels. Below are general guidelines for the Shift Fuse.
You may need to try both positions to determine which works
best for your board setup and skill level, and you may need to
switch positions as you progress.
1.
The Shift Fuse has two settings- mast forward “A” position and
mast back “B” position. The forward setting places the mast on
to the front wing, which brings the front wing closer to the rear of
your board; the back setting places the mast closer to the center
of the fuselage, which brings the front wing toward the center of
your board.
2.
As a general rule of thumb when determining which setting to
start with, you want the front wing located as close to the center
of your stance as possible. When in doubt, use position “A”.
3.
Evaluate your board setup and stance location to determine
which Shift Fuse setting you should start with.
SHIFT FUSE
MAST FORWARD: “A” Position
MAST BACK: “B” Position
General performance differences:
Getting started: For the stock Fkite Hover Glide package, we
recommend starting in the “A” position (directly through the front
wing). That will be the most natural, user-friendly position.
Forward position A: Moves the front wing toward the rear of your
board. This has the effect of less lift and less need for heavy front
foot pressure. For beginners, this can be helpful in getting the feel of
the foil without having to focus as much on keeping the board level
and preventing the foil from breaching.
Rear Position B: Moves the front wing forward while being able to
keep the mast back. This changes the leverage point of the foil and
results in more pumping power and a different turning/steering feel.