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

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.

Isn't the Slingshot B4 a FIXED BRIDLE ????

I'm not clear as to how / why it would have a chicken loop ????

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