Jason-G - 14-9-2007 at 01:32 PM
All my kite bars currenly have an ozones quick release harness loop on them. I can hook in without using my hands and it seems to give the bars a
nice distance from my body for control when the hoop is stretched out. I received a new kite today (slingshot B4) and it has a different type harness
loop. It is smaller so I guess I will need to use a hand to hook in? Also there is another tube that goes directly down the center of the connection
point and past. I think this is called the donkey dick? What is it for? prevent from accidental unhook if upside down or kite stall? I notice in
kitesurfing magazines some riders have it and others don't.
Jason
powerzone - 14-9-2007 at 01:59 PM
you've got it... it is exactly what you are thinking.. i'll keep it PG and call it a "keeper" for the CH loolp.
when you do lots of unhooked tricks... the keeper can get in the way.
Bladerunner - 14-9-2007 at 02:14 PM
Isn't the Slingshot B4 a FIXED BRIDLE ????
I'm not clear as to how / why it would have a chicken loop ????
krumly - 15-9-2007 at 08:42 PM
Snowbird -
I believe the Slingshot B series kites have a swivel harness loop with donkey dick attached to the bar to hook in. Brake lines converge to a single
safety line that runs through the bar center and attaches to a bungee leash, which is typically clipped to your harness. Both the leash and chicken
loop have safety pins.
krumly