Change, innovation and driving kiteboarding to a new level is what Ruben Lenten is all about. For 2010 Ruben expands his arsenal to include a wakestyle slider and rail specific kiteboard dubbed the Darkside.

The Darkside is made to be ridden with boots, although the NEW Slingshot BOLT-ONS foot pad / strap system can be substituted. It carries the traditional outline of Slingshot wakeboards yet is customized for kiteboarding. The Darkside is also made with Slingshot proprietary FRT technology and Taper Wall sidewalls for unmatched flex, pop and stability.

The synthesis of Slingshot wake and kite engineering and technology make the Darkside the most powerful force for hitting sliders and performing wakestyle moves with precision control and aggression.



Change, innovation and driving kiteboarding to a new level is what Ruben Lenten is all about. For 2010 Ruben expands his arsenal to include a wakestyle slider and rail specific kiteboard dubbed the Darkside.

The Darkside is made to be ridden with boots, although the NEW Slingshot BOLT-ONS foot pad / strap system can be substituted. It carries the traditional outline of Slingshot wakeboards yet is customized for kiteboarding. The Darkside is also made with Slingshot proprietary FRT technology and Taper Wall sidewalls for unmatched flex, pop and stability.

The synthesis of Slingshot wake and kite engineering and technology make the Darkside the most powerful force for hitting sliders and performing wakestyle moves with precision control and aggression.

• Ruben Lenten tested and approved = Expert project co-design and development
• FRT*: Future Response Technology = Even flex that rebounds into insane energy and pop. Also makes the core light weight and strong
• NEW Taper Wall Sidewalls = Unmatched shock absorption and dampening
• Wakeboard style tip and tail = Made to ride and slide the rails
• Twin tip shape = For effortless switch riding
• Wake style outline shape = Adds to overall pop, drive and flex on rails
• Constant curve rocker = Added stability
• Single concave = Adds rail bite
• NEW Hyper Tip Flex = Uniform flex, less drag and more pop
• Dura Base = The most durable base available
• 4- Hole (Lesser 2-Hole inserts available as well) = Superior boot to board connection / The Darkside is made to be ridden with boots!
• Made in the windy Gorge, USA = Superior quality and value
• Slingshot legendary construction = Bomber quality

Darkside deck only
NEW Qty 4 x .75” removable symmetrical fins
Lifetime Rider Service Membership
* Boots sold separately