About Us
Bars Watersports / Slingshot Bulgaria is a company with over 25 years of experience in watersports in Bulgaria. Founded by people who live for the wind and the water, our mission is to provide world-class equipment and professional advice based on real experience in real conditions.
We are the official distributor of Slingshot Sports and Ride Engine in Bulgaria.
SLINGSHOT SPORTS — DIFFERENT BY DESIGN SINCE 1999
Slingshot was founded in 1999 by brothers Jeff and Tony Logosz in Hood River, Oregon — one of the world's premier wind sports capitals. The brand started with kiteboarding gear and quickly grew into one of the leading global manufacturers of watersports equipment.
Today Slingshot covers five core disciplines: kiteboarding, wing foiling, wakeboarding, hydrofoiling, and windsurfing. The company is known for technological breakthroughs that become industry standards — from the One-Pump system (introduced in 2005 and now used by virtually every kite manufacturer) to the revolutionary One-Lock foil system, which allows tool-free assembly in seconds.
The product lineup includes:
→ Kites — from the versatile Code series to the SST for waves and the Machine for Big Air
→ Wings — the SlingWing series for all skill levels
→ Foils — the One-Lock system with front wings, masts, and stabilizers
→ Boards — twin tips, surfboards, foil boards, and wakeboards
→ Bars and accessories
Every generation of products goes through an intensive R&D process alongside pro riders like Trent Carter and Jeremy Burlando. Slingshot is not a brand that follows trends — it sets them.
RIDE ENGINE — HARNESSES AND PROTECTION ON ANOTHER LEVEL
Ride Engine was founded by Coleman Buckley with one clear goal: to make the harness — the most underrated piece of kite equipment — exceptionally good. Ride Engine was the first company to introduce the hard shell harness construction, a technology that is now standard across the industry.
Their latest innovation — the Hyperlock system — replaces traditional webbing straps with a ratchet mechanism tested for over 6 years. The result is a harness that doesn't slip, doesn't loosen, and adjusts instantly even on the water. The flagship Elite Carbon Type 1 weighs just 1 kg (size M) and features a 12K carbon Step-2 shell with biometrically derived shaping.
Beyond harnesses, Ride Engine offers:
→ Impact vests and helmets
→ Wetsuits for men and women
→ Board bags, backpacks, and gear bags
→ Electric and manual pumps
→ Leashes, foot straps, and car accessories
→ Apparel — ponchos, technical jackets, tees, and hats
WHAT SETS US APART
For us, watersports are more than a business. With over two decades of hands-on experience in kiteboarding, windsurfing, wing foiling, and hydrofoiling, we know Black Sea conditions and the needs of Bulgarian riders — from beginners to advanced.
We offer more than products — we offer advice based on real time on the water. We know which kite works in the light winds of Primorsko, which foil setup is right for your first sessions, and which harness will keep you comfortable from the first tack to the last.
25 years of experience.
True passion for the water.
Freedom without limits.
Nikolai Dimitrov
Address: Zahari Zograf 55A Street, Sofia 1415
Phone: +359 888 505640
E-Mail: info@slingshot-bg.com