Kiteproshop & other spinning leashes

[Hernan]

Some of you have already seen my spinning bar, but for those who doesn't here are some pics:

http://homepage.mac.com/kitepics/PhotoAlbum1.html

If you want to see it in action you could download a movie for better undestanding:

http://homepage.mac.com/kitepics/FileSharing2.html

The system consist in two "new" (not so new) features:

One on safety. It has 2 QR inline. The primary (pin&tube) release the bar. The secondary (snapshacke) disconects all in one move, bar and leash from the rider.
The pin&tube is far easier to found and release on an emergency (when you really need it) than a snap shackle (Wichard included). Its symetric nature overrides some of the problems assosiated with rope/ball releases. It does't rotates giving a constant fixed position relative to the rider.
It never jams with sand or moisture, no tangles with the spreader bar hook.

The spinning leash feature of the system is based in a bungie loop attached to the depower by a custom little hook (to get in & out of the loop). This bungie could be trimed for more or less assistance on holding the bar. (I use it as a fixed loop, it extends a little more than the middle of the depower range).
When you unspin the bar after a rotation jump or transition the bungie force the depower rope (front lines) to spin with the bar at the shackle swivel.
As the lever arm is relatively long, the shackle swivel rotates smothly.

It could no be considered an easy home made mod as I have to order some parts outside (metal shop).

Each system has his pros and cons, the kiteproshop bar and the stage 2 are good commercial solutions to the spinning problem but both rely on custom bars. The bungie system could be rigged on any bar with more or less elegance.

[Guest]

Last week i was working in Puerto Rico and saw the rotorbar working . It sold me ! coldn't see any problem with it and i can use my own bars. I think this is the way to go .
Tom

[sq225917]

andy preston has totally changed the use of the side release on this years stage two. it is only used for the safety leash not the main loop. the maion loop has a most impressive three ring circus.

[Tony]

Hernan - Some of you have already seen my spinning bar, but for those who doesn't here are some pics.

Great job on those pictures. It makes a huge difference in being able to see what's going on. I wish all the pics could be that clear. Downloading the movie now.

BTW, anyone else notice the QOUTE feature soesn't seem to work right?
Maybe someone already mentioned it.

[Royce]

Rotor bar works killer with or without a shackle. It is the only tangle free system that I have tried and I can do all my hooked or unhooked tricks with it. It is in my opinion the nicest non intrusive tangle free design avaliable. Check out the next us kite mag for advertisements.
Aloha Royce.
go to http://www.vientomar.com.

[Tony]

Royce,Is this available now? How much does it cost?

[WILCO]

Hi can someone post a picture of Mel's system used with a back-line leash, cause I'm getting confused I'd be nice if there was a decent overview look of the system.

[Peter_Frank]

Go to Mels file section of the Yahoo Groups - he's put lots of pics there...

[WILCO]

Where can I find that?

Could you give me a link please?

[WILCO]

Another question. I have my safety-leash at my back line now. But I maybe want to change it to one of the front lines. How to do this?
Pic's are welcome