2016 Alliance Board Test – Slingshot

Dylan Miller putting the Reflex to work at VWC. photo: Soderlind

Slingshot Reflex
LENGTH: 141cm
WIDTH: 44.2
ROCKER: 2.7” 3-stage
MSRP: $450

What the pro says
“The Reflex is currently my board of choice for cable. The flex pattern matches up with all my needs. It’s got plenty of snap to pop on to high rails, but soft enough to get great feel while on them. Plus, I really like lizards and this board happens to have a very large one on it. If you ride park I strongly suggest you try this unit! “ – Dylan Miller 

Tester Comments
“Lost of fun when you’re on rails. Not the biggest ollie though.” – Tony
“Great park board with good flex, but I prefer more traction.” – Trevor
“Super easy to slide around on rails, you feel really connected to the board when you’re riding it.” – Gus

Trevor Hansen testing the Slingshot Oli

Slingshot Oli (Oli Derome) (Alliance Approved)
Length: 144cm
Width: 43.1cm
Rocker: 2.8” 3-stage
MSRP: $550

What the pro says
“For 2016 my board was designed to be a crossover for boat and cable. For riding at the park I wanted it to be able to accelerate quickly and keep its gliding speed for minimal drag, which helps save your energy for boosting off of kickers. The faster rocker line makes creating speed into the wake effortless, which gives you plenty of kick for all of your boat tricks.” – Oli Derome 

Tester Comments
“Awesome board for boat and cable. If you’re looking for one board to do everything, this is it.” – Robby
“Smooth edge with good pop behind the boat. That same pop made it easy to set up for whatever rail you’re coming at in the park.” – Tony
“The Slingshot style boards take some getting used to, but the Oli is a great crossover board.” – Trevor

Robby loves grabbing the ham photo: Cortese

Slingshot Response
Length: 142cm
Width: 43.5cm
Rocker: 2.75” continuous
MSRP: $450

What the pro says
“The Response is super fun and simple to ride. It’s fast and free feeling on the boat you can focus on your moves and never have to worry about what the board is doing. The outline is magical as well and works with the flex to make it one of the sickest boards to carve through the water with.” – Jeff McKee

Tester Comments
“Butter soft landings.” – Gus
“Feels good on the water, but off the wake it takes some getting used to.” – Trevor
“Not my cup of tea, but I can see why it’s been a popular shape for a long time.” – Robby

Windsor poking his pro model. photo: Soderlind

Slingshot Windsor (James Windsor)
LENGTH: 141cm
WIDTH: 44.2
ROCKER: 2.75” 3-stage
MSRP: $550

What the pro says
“My board this year is so sick for the park! The flex makes it super lively when hitting the rails and also makes presses extra smooth and easy. The channels in the tips and tails also help give it extra traction for edging hard and more stability on the big landings.” – James Windsor

Tester Comments
“It’s really good. That’s all there is to say about it, I guess.” – Tony Carroll
“Perfect for the park.” – Robby