_ The depower rope is too big for me. I don't need such a long dyneema/spectra line. What do you suggest?

Customizing the Kite Attitude bar is really easy. All you need to do is reduce the length of the dyneema rope and the back flying lines simultaneously, as shown below:

Today, most current kites require a bit more than 1 foot of length to depower the kite. So it may be a good idea to reduce the size of these ropes. Also, you may reduce the length so that you don't need the stopper anymore. With today's kites, usually 48 cm of depower is a good choice for experienced riders who don't want to use a stopper.

Similarly, if you don't need the red safety line with the red loop, just remove it. Of course, you are an experienced rider.

_ The top of the Quick Releaser enters into the bar for unhooked moves, but what is the point if the swivel turns?

If you are using another chicken loop/quick releaser that is not designed to "lock" into the bar, it will move freely in all 3 dimensions/directions (x, y and z axis), and your only option will be to grab it with your hand. The KA-Move quick releaser will be locked in 2 out of 3 axis; plus, when you get the bar closer to your harness buckle, it will gently rotate and hook back.

_ Is the bar really fitted for all kites?

The Kite Attitude bar works for ALL C-Shape and ALL bow kites. C-Shape kites are first generation kites. Bow kites correspond to the latest kites, such as Cabrinha kites.

The bar also works for most SLE/hybrid kites. SLE stands for Sustained Leading Edge. To make it simple, the bar works for all brands on the market (Takoon, Best, Naish, Slingshot, RRD, Eclipse, North, Gin, Zeeko...), EXCEPT one kite brand:
     - F-One Bandit One and Bandit Dos: back and front lines have different sizes (due to a huge V on the leading edge)

However, the Kite Attitude bar is compatible with the newest F-One Bandit Tres.

_ The bar is set up for 4 line-kites. Is it possible to add a 5th line?

5th lines tend to disappear from the market, so we did not include it. However, if you need one, it is very easy to set up.

All you need to do is to get in touch with us to get the 5th line package.

We added another front line: the grey line. So you have 2 front lines: the yellow one and the grey one.

The former red front line becomes your 5th line.

Warning: make sure to connect the 5th line with a leash with a quick releaser device.

_ Is it possible to hook the leash on one back flying line?

We have an upgrade kit for those of you that want such a setup. Also known as "Oh Shit" handle...

_ Any tips for maintaining the kite bar and/or the quick releaser?

It is necessary to clean the bar and quick releaser with fresh water after every session, otherwise sand and salt will ultimately damage the kite lines and the quick releaser.

Salt in particular will dry up and get stuck inside the quick releaser, thus damaging the anodized coating and maybe making the quick releaser harder to release. In such case, we suggest that you use a product to remove rust and salt, such as Rust Release, that is environment friendly or Naval Jelly.

To prevent any potential corrosion, you might want to use products such as Naval Jelly, or Rust Defense (environment friendly).

See also our Kite Attitude bar instruction sheet that tells you how to use and maintain your gear.

_ What is the Afnor safety standard?

Afnor is the French safety organization that sets standards for all industries. Afnor defines a safety standard for kitesurfing: NF S 52-503.

A quick releaser meets the standard if:
- it takes less than 10kg of strengh to release, while the kite is pulling 200 kg
- the quick releaser must be able to release even if it is full of dry or wet (worse!) sand
- the quick releaser should not be distorted after a 300 kg pull
- snowkite safety standard: the quick releaser must be able to release with less than 10 kg of strengh after it has been exposed to ice and frozen water and stored at -18°C for 24 hours ; according to our own knowledge, Kite Attitude is the only company in the world that passed the snowkite safety test

Unlike what people usually think, most gear on the market still does not meet the French safety standard, by far.

To make sure your gear is secure, it should be written on it "Afnor NF S 52-503".

The most dangerous quick releasers are "pin-based". The French Laboratoire des Essais measured that these quick releasers may require 60 kg of strengh (!) to release under heavy load, and sometimes more. This is the reason why so many accidents occured.

Learn more about the French Afnor safety regulation.

See also security in kitesurfing.

Properly maintaining your gear is also a necessary step to guarantee your safety. Here is the Kite Attitude Bar instruction sheet.