KiteDesigner said..

Ok if there are any troll here is your chance, I just got the below bar made up and tested, works great for me. Feel free to make suggestions and improvements for what would better for you. The below proto bar was built from the many bar posts in the SB forum.

1) Optional Plastic inside line that is smooth and does not catch on the bar
2) Soft bar ends ( better for heads and surfboards )
3) Optional Protected center safety line that does not catch on the bar ( safety line that wear out suck )
4) Below bar push away release
5) Below bar swivel
6) No above bar swivel
7) 20m + 4m - 24m Lines best for most riders, I like 20m lines for surf.
8) Split close to bar V one line flagging not Y
9) Above bar de power clam cleat within reach that does not flap around.
10) Clean light and simple, no fluff... (KISS)
11) Short throw and long throw in the one bar with a simple quick adjustment
12) STRONG 450kg center lines and 350kg outer lines
13) Easy to replace parts. All parts of the bar are easily replaced using parts from local kite and marine shops.
14) Easy to detach lines. All 4 lines can be easily detached without having to unthread 24m through a hoop. This makes changing lines, untangling, removing seaweed 1000 times faster and easier.
15) There will be a 5th line optional add-on, and a plastic protected center line addon.
16) Under $400 AUD

KiteDesigner said..

Ok if there are any troll here is your chance

DylanJamo said..








Can I copy yours?

Where does the QR line go only to the V point? That's a bit short ain't it?

DylanJamo said..




Mate do you ever stop sprucing your wares like this!? There is a BUY&SELL section you know.

eppo said..
no High Y...booo

eppo said...
Because I believe they are superior in flight from my experience, especially when maxed out and beyond.

Cool, yeh if I can adjust the Y great.

beefarmer said..
One thing i hate about some bars which doesnt seem to be mentioned yet is having multiple ropes and safety line passing through the bar. Probably ive got smaller hands than most which doesnt help but i like to control the kite one handed with rope passing between my fingers most of the time. Especially surfing. Uncoated rope rubs all the skin off the inside of my fingers.

Ozone bar is better than the above custom job in this respect. Rrd bar was good too. But good to see a bit of debate and people coming up with custom options.

Ragzilla said...
gday.
im interested in making up my own custom bar & line configuration.

im wanting to make something similar to the ozone race configuration. also like the crazy 2016 sick bar, looks super clean.

wanting to build something with above bar clam cleat depower, and will probably use a mickey mouse swivel (wherever the hell I can find or buy one)

just wondering if anybody has made their own set-up and if so some pics or ideas.

surprised that not many people mis-match parts and diff brands to build there own personalised bar & lines.

we all have our favourite and least favourite parts.
so whats yours and what would you like to see mashed together??

intrigued by anybody who has done anything like this before??

cheers

NorthernKitesAUS said..






Can I copy yours?

Where does the QR line go only to the V point? That's a bit short ain't it?

SaveTheWhales said..
Drill a tiny hole in the centre of the bar and put a stainless pin in it (if 2 depower lines)
Then you wont have to untwist the centre lines..