the Kitesurf Trophy, German Championship, tested last weekend some QR to see the results and if they allow those safety systems in the tour for 2003. In this tour a leash, helmet and impact vest is mandetory.
Here are the results:
See latest test results:
Auslösekraft = force needed to release the QR
Wipika 2002
QR: 30-35 kg Auslösekraft bei ca. 200 kg Belastung
ca. 22 kg Auslösekraft bei ca. 100 kg Belastung
Kite-Pro-Shop-Bar (KPS)
QR (70mm Wichard): ca. 3,5 kg Auslösekraft
QR-kitesafety: ca. 13 kg Auslösekraft
Naish 2003
QR: 13-14 kg Auslösekraft
QR-Kitesafety: ca. 4 kg Auslösekraft
North 2003
QR: ca. 10 kg Auslösekraft
QR-Harness: ca. 10kg (ohne Klett! kleiner als 2 kg)
