Maintaining the quick releaser

It is really important to clean the quick releaser (and the kite bar) with fresh water after every single kite session, in order to remove sand, dust and salt. In order to do so, you should remove the cover (and doncky dick) protecting the quick releaser.

Below is an example of possible cover colors for the KA-Move Quick Releaser:

some sample covers

The rubber used to keep the quick releaser locked is specifically designed for sea water and is supposed to be durable. However, in case it is broken or needs to be replaced, you always get a spare rubber with your quick releaser or kitebar (whether you buy it from Kite Attitude or from another kite manufacturer, such as Eclipse Kites).

The dyneema ropes can be replaced too, and you should replace them every year.

Everytime, before you start kiting...

Make sure your quick releaser works and that no dry salt locks the rotating axis.

Learn to operate the quick releaser on the ground with your eyes closed

Learn how to trigger the quick releaser while you are safe, without any emergency. Reason: in case of emergency, maybe you have to release the kite while you are being dragged by the kite with your body in the water.

Ideally, learn on the ground. Hook the chicken loop to your harness, get someone to hold your kite bar and hold it strongly, and then close your eyes. Grab the grey dyneema (double) depower rope with your hand. Follow this depower rope until you touch the chicken loop. Grab the stop ball and pull it towards yourself; it is best to pull it a little bit sideways, still towards yourself though. Make sure you do not grab the depower handle that connects to one end of the dyneeam rope!!!

Proper maintenance will guarantee your safety in the long run

Clean the quick releaser with fresh water after every session. Read our maintenance tips and the Kite Attitude bar instruction sheet.

The quick releaser, uncovered

It is easy to clean and maintain with fresh water.

Tips for riding unhooked

Some of you don't want the swivel to turn. If so, you can tighten the screw that holds the swivel, so that the swivel won't turn as easily.

We also suggest that you hook the chicken loop to the harness with the pull ball on your left (if you are right handed). Then, if you miss a move while unhooked and need to grab the chicken loop with your hands, chances are very slim you will inadvertently grab the pull ball rather than the chicken loop.