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Smallest diameter kite control bar?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:35 pm
by WildDuke
Who makes the smallest diameter bar? Can you measure the diameter of your bar and post it here? It doesn't have to be deadly accurate. Just eyeball it with a ruler and the nearest mm would do. I'll measure my bar when I get home tomorrow evening.
I have been testing kitebars lately and I think I prefer smaller diameter bars. Your contribution might help me to narrow my choices. Thanks!
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 2:34 pm
by darippah
Just keep in mind the ladies stay away from the guy with the smallest diameter bar
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:01 pm
by noel
That I have seen. F-One and Core.
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:09 am
by Westozzy
yeh second the f-one. Really nice bar. Comfortable. Thinking of getting another one and swapping over my airush lines etc as the airush smart bar with the moulded thingies for your fingers just creates a bloody thick bar, stupid.
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:57 am
by AIRXTC
Test flew some Mutiny Kites in the Gorge with a small diameter bar. Actually quite comfortable, instead of squeezing your fingers around the bar, you can fly the kite quite aggressively using just your fingertips. Not sure of the bar diameter, I think it was about 3/4" OD.
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:01 am
by Dimitri M
EPIC KITES makes a small diameter bar for the kids called the "
JUNIOR PRO BAR" but also small riders can use it such as ladies.
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:40 am
by chipmunk
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:02 am
by WildDuke
2012 Airush Smartbar - 26mm just bar or 33mm with finger groves
2012 Cabrinha Bar - 25mm or 29mm center where hole is.
Can you please measure your F-one airlite bar, core sensor bar and mutiny 2.0 bar? Thanks!
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:41 am
by Westozzy
Will do when I get a chance. Just call the smart bar 33mm trust me.
Re: Smallest diameter bar?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:01 pm
by briansuntrax
Naish 2013 bar:
23mm normal grip - 26 x 21mm centre.
A work of art!