High-Y Bars VS Low-V Bars

[Fabian]

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In general you can fly every kite with every bar and the other way around but it’s not recommended. If you try to fly a kite with a bar which is not recommended for the kite take care, that you at least use the following Formula:

The bar needs to have the capability to move upward along the safety line for a minimum of one kite span from the power trim, enabling the kite to significantly reduce its power (See Image d1 has to be greater or equal to d2).

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Anyway, I suggest testing the quick release at the beach in a controlled environment (where no person is downwind from you) to ensure the kite flags out correctly.


Re-ride Systems: How does it work?

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Re-ride systems with four lines, allowing for extensive depowering by adjusting the Angle of Attack (AoA) through the release of the bar. This safety feature enables the kite to completely flag-out, preventing entanglement of the kite leash even if the rider spins the bar. However, excessive rotation of the front lines can compromise the functionality of this safety mechanism. In this configuration, the leash is directly linked to one of the front lines, known as the safety line.

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Remember: Some bars must only be used with the corresponding kites from the same manufacturer. These are not functional with other kites.
Some bars have a safety system called mini 5th line that pulls on both of the front lines at the same time. The IKO strongly recommends that kiters do not use these bars /brands for their kiteboarding practice, as the kite will still have a lot of power, even after the safety system has been activated