So a few months ago I finally kicked the bucket and changed my U-Turn Butan 7.8 from handles to bar and added the U-Turn UDS.
I like handles for buggying but I see why bar comes in handy for KGB, just so much more you can pull off.

The UDS convertion was so simple, since the bridle system on all U-Turn kites are designed to adopt a depower system if you want. The UDS was pretty simple to figure how too, since everything was colour coded.

See pictures here: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/ripsessionkites/U-Turn...

The flight characterists are still the same even on bar, flies fast and stable. The Butan still turns fast, since I was using a 60cm bar. IMO the bar is a bit long for me, since I normally use a 45cm for kitesurfing.
The depower ability works, at zenith you can depower, and just stand there with no pull. Even when riding along, I notice I can depower completely, with no luffing.
One thing I did lose was the low-end of the windrange, I guess thats why depowerable kites are so much bigger.

Now I want to change my 9m and 11m Butan to UDS for KGB.

The U-Turn UDS retails for $100.00 USD
IMO, not bad for being able to change your kites from fixed to depower. Seeing how expensive some of these depower only kites cost. With this way I can remove the system and go back to handles for buggying.

Pictures to follow of kite in flight, and the U-Turn SPS Bar (leashless safety).

Thx

Ricardo - KC88

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Thanks for posting!
If you attached the SPS, can you still use handles without changing the SPS set-up ?

not with the UDS system (the one with pulleys) but you can add bar or handles to the SPS (knot system) See Picture.

did you order your SPS Bar yet? They are instock now.

I've ordered the Bar but I think it will take 3 weeks to reach me.

So there's no pulley with SPS bridle? UDS looks cool with all those pulleys..If you compare between the UDS and the SPS, which performs better?

Just received my U-Turn Bar and the SPS system, I was able to attached it easily coz it's colour coded but I wasnt able to fly it due to lack of wind..hopely tomorrow,if wind will cooperate, I will see what Butane is capable of, in a bar configuration...
ripsession,thanks a lot for all your infos...

what size Butan did you put it on?

are you using the SPS with or without the pulleys?

enjoy!

the size of my Butane is 7.8m and with the SPS with pulleys..
Do you have any manuals or instructions regarding the SPS fine tuning? I flew it today with all the set-up but it tends to luff or overshoot ,any help will greatly appreciated....

Ricardo,

I'd like to try the bar set up one of these days, but I'm still confused on what
the difference between the UDS bar, SPS bar and SPS system. Are we talking about 3 items here? Is the SPS system compatible with any UDS bar? or only
UDS bar from U-Turn?
"SPS bar" - Does this mean UDS bar with SPS System
incorporated in it?

Please clarify...thanks

e

UDS Bar ... Bar designed by U-Turn with a Leashless system. Its basically the same bar system a kitesurf would use, chicken loop, quick release.

UDS Bar and the SPS Bar are the same thing, but people would it differently.

There is a difference from the UDS and the SPS bridle system.

UDS - has pulleys to make the kite depower 100%, heavier, but its an universal system

SPS - no pulleys, you adjust AOA with knots on the bridle.

1 Type Bar --- 2 Different Bridle Systems.

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Originally posted by elkiter Ricardo, I'd like to try the bar set up one of these days, but I'm still confused on what the difference between the UDS bar, SPS bar and SPS system. Are we talking about 3 items here? Is the SPS system compatible with any UDS bar? or only UDS bar from U-Turn? "SPS bar" - Does this mean UDS bar with SPS System incorporated in it? Please clarify...thanks e

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites UDS Bar ... Bar designed by U-Turn with a Leashless system. Its basically the same bar system a kitesurf would use, chicken loop, quick release. UDS Bar and the SPS Bar are the same thing, but people would it differently. There is a difference from the UDS and the SPS bridle system. UDS - has pulleys to make the kite depower 100%, heavier, but its an universal system SPS - no pulleys, you adjust AOA with knots on the bridle. 1 Type Bar --- 2 Different Bridle Systems. Quote: Originally posted by elkiter Ricardo, I'd like to try the bar set up one of these days, but I'm still confused on what the difference between the UDS bar, SPS bar and SPS system. Are we talking about 3 items here? Is the SPS system compatible with any UDS bar? or only UDS bar from U-Turn? "SPS bar" - Does this mean UDS bar with SPS System incorporated in it? Please clarify...thanks e

OIC...

Thanks!

I'll let you know when I'm ready to order my SPS.

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pictures of the SPS Bar

http://u-turn.de/2006/rahmen.php?sprache=en&kat=ki&n...