Thinking about picking one of these up...just because I'm a nut for safety.
So what's the word on these bars. Pro's/Con's etc...Bladerunner - 20-11-2008 at 02:59 PM
They work great but are expensive !
Nice thing is you don't have to worry about what kind of safety is on any given kite that you have or borrow. Safety is built in to the spreader.
I have a similar one made by Liquid force. The problem with it is that the opening for the strap to run through is only about 2.5 inches and my Dakine
straps are more like 3 inches wide.dylanj423 - 20-11-2008 at 03:11 PM
I gotta get me one of those. Why didnt anyone think of this before?? Its brilliant...
Just checked the price, too... wow, they are expensive.kiteNH - 20-11-2008 at 03:23 PM
How much? How do they work, anyone got a link?Bladerunner - 20-11-2008 at 06:18 PM
The hammer head is locked in place by a spring loaded push button. It pivots to release.
My liquid force one works the same.
I have 2 problems with mine. I can't fit it on my Dakine Nexus harness and I like to ride with the donkey dick in the hammerhead when flying depower.
So I must always go to FDS with them ! It came on my impact vest harness, so I didn't have to pay for mine.dylanj423 - 20-11-2008 at 09:28 PM
They are 120 bucks, to answerpowerzone - 22-11-2008 at 07:54 PM
just be carefull you don't accidentally nudge the trigger... we've seen local guys accidentally deploy it unexpectedly and have to rush to help them
out.
cool idea though!kitesurfer - 26-11-2008 at 08:04 AM
i've been using none for 5 years or more. i've never had an accidental oppening. but...i released to the leash and the part BROKE that rotates
around the hook where the leash attaches. i lost my kite...for a hundred yards or so. it was at least 2 years old at that point. i tok a piicture
of the breakage adn slingshot sent me a new one free...before i even tok the pic! if this one breaks, i'll buy another one.lunchbox - 26-11-2008 at 07:17 PM
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before i even tok the pic! if this one breaks, i'll buy another one.
I realize there still ones out there but I heard Slingshot is not making them anymore. Can anyone confirm this?
