So as some of you already know I have been trying to get a Slingshot top designed and made that gave me and what I think others were looking for but not finding in the market.
I delayed letting you guys see it for one simple reason (protecting the idea). As of late last week the provisional patent filling was all in place so I have a year to finalize the design, edit or add claims and get the patent ready for the next step.
Let me start off by saying that at this time the top is not for sale and I'm am not a vendor. I simple have a desire to bring it to market if a lot of things work out and there is enough interest. This thread is simple to let you guys see it and give feedback if you like. The design approach was to make an inexpensive top that matched the lines of the Slingshot better and was easy to use.
Here are a few details. Most of these are called out in the provisional patent
(1) removable forward tilting canopy to allow easy entry and exit.
(2) quick release system for both the canopy top and front support brackets.
(3) light weight design (under 30 lbs total)
(4) one person removal (no tools required)
(5) interchangeable canopy cover options.
This includes a mesh material or even a ridges cover if there is interest.
(6) some height adjustment. Comfort set for 95% group (6'4" and under).
There are ideas for taller people but I have to be realistic and not promise a solution that fits this design. It will not be compromised to fit a smaller percentage of possible customers. I would rather focus on optimizing it at this time.
I'll post more details as we go along.