Post on 08-Aug-2020
Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E
1 0 1 W I N D F O I L
G H O S T W H I S P E R
Congratulations on the
purchase of your new GHOST WHISPER FOIL!
Be sure to visit www.slingshotsports.com to register
your product and for any future support you may need.
For Slingshot Windsurfing’s free, full-length course on
learning to foil and more advanced foil progression,
check out www.foil-academy.com
Foiling comes with a unique set of challenges, risks and danger
above and beyond those inherent to the sport of kiteboarding.
Know your limits, know your gear, know the conditions and use
extra caution to keep yourselves and others safe on the water.
Here are a few basic safety precautions we recommend taking.
1. The use of a helmet and wetsuit are highly recommended, especially when learning, to help protect yourself from impacts with your board and foil.
2. Check all foil screws and components before every session to ensure all connections are tight and components are in proper working order.
3. Use extreme caution when foiling near other people or objects. Give yourself and others a wide berth.
4. Do not foil in shallow water.
5. Pay extra attention to wind and water conditions; always air on the side of caution.
7. Be aware that your foil will carry speed and drift on its own faster and farther than a regular surfboard or twin tip.
SAFETY TIPS
101cm mastSKU: 19711031
(2) M8x65mm mounting bolts w/ washersSKU: 19711048
838mm fuselageSKU: 19711038
483mm stabilizerSKU: 19711041
683mm front wingSKU: 19711046
(2) M6x20mm flat head screwSKU: 19711052
(1) M6x25mm flat head screwSKU: 19711053
(2) M6x20mm socket bolts w/washersSKU: 19711050
(2) M6x16mm tapered boltSKU: 19711049
ASSEMBLING YOUR GHOST WHISPER FOIL
1. Before assembly ensure that all components are clean
and completely free of sand and debris. Align the Mast and
the fuselage as pictured at left. Slide the fuselage on top
of the mast so that the two holes in each line up. Use the
two M6x20mm socket bolts with washers to attach the
fuselage to the mast.
NOTE: Check to ensure that the screws are tight
before every use.
2. Before assembly, ensure that the threaded holes in the
fuselage are clean. Place the front wing on the fuselage.
Be sure that the shape and holes of the fuselage coincide
with the shape and holes on the front wing. Insert the
M6x20mm screws in the first and third threaded hole
and the flat head screw M6x25mm in the middle hole and
tighten. NOTE: Always keep the threaded holes clean and
lubricated with water displacement ( eg. lithium grease )
to avoid thread seize.
3. Before assembly, ensure that the threaded holes in the
fuselage are clean. Place the rear wing ( stabilizer ) on the
fuselage. The fuselage has the shape of the upper side
of the stabilizer: be sure that the holes and the shape
coincide. Insert the two M6x16mm screws and tighten.
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ATTACH GHOST WHISPER TO FOIL BOARD
Slingshot provides a standard tuttle of 16mm thickness,
before you complete the final assembly please read the
instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Be sure that the tuttle head matches perfectly with your
tuttle box:
If the box of your board is thinner than the Tuttle head you may
need to sand the head to ensure it fits perfectly in the box.
Conversely you may need to add a spacer to the Tuttle head if
the box is too large.
Check that the 2 tuttle screws are the correct length for
your board.
Check that the thread on the two brass bushings is in line
with the respective holes before trying to insert the screws.
1. Coat all hardware with marine-grade grease before assembling your foil.
2. Rinse your foil after exposure to salt water
3. Ensure all hardware is screwed firmly in place before each use
4. With regular use, it’s a good idea to occasionally disassemble, inspect and clean your foil components to ensure proper condition and working order.
5. Be careful when handling your foil - it can tip over easily if placed down incorrectly. The safest way is to set your foil and board down together so it can’t tip or blow over in the wind.
6. Use a foil bag whenever possible
MAINTENANCE
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