In 2015 we have completely redesigned the 4-line system, now offering a single frontline safety system. When releasing the single frontline safety system all the power is redirected to one single frontline, whereby the kite will flag out more easily and rest powerless on the water. Moreover the kite will remain in a position that is ideal to restart the kite from the water. The system is equipped with a specially designed single frontline safety pulley to ensure a safe function of the system. The Quad Control bar is the safest 4-line bar on the market, offering unrivalled control and safety release options. The Iron Heart release is unparalleled in its efficiency and ease of use and forms the core of the bar through which the other safety systems flow. The safety line when activated is connected to the two front lines, allowing the kite to rest on the water or the beach with hardly any power. This allows the rider to get things back under control quickly and easily. The Quad Control Bar is identical to the 5th Element Bar aside from the 4 lines and front line safety set up, ensuring it is the best on the market. In 2013 we introduced different line length ranging from 19 to 30 metres as the length of the flying lines can make a huge difference to the way the kite flies. Different styles of riding, different kite models or the kite size can be influencing factors that require different line length. In order to further increase this synergy effect the 19 and 22 m lines come now on a medium bar (49 / 42 cm) and the 24, 27 and 30 m lines on a large bar (53 / 46 cm). The bar is the riders’ first point of contact with the kite. In order to achieve a maximum in comfort of riding it is essential to match the kite and the riders’ style of riding to the correct line length. 19m (70% Handling/30% Power) Super fast and reactive tuning speeds, shorter lines are best for extreme freestyle and crazy kiteloops. They are also excellent for wave riding, where kite turning speed is important. Wakestyle riders like the close connection to the kite too. The disadvantage is you lose some of the low end power. – Fast and reactive turning – For extreme Freestyle, Wakestyle and Waves – Tight, super fast and hard kite loops 22m (60% Handling/40% Power) This is the favorite length of our freestyle and wave team! These 22m lines are still great for getting lots of speed from the kite, perfect for wave riding and freestyle. Not as extreme as the 19m lines, they still lose a bit of low end power. – Reactive turning – Fast kite loops – Favorite set up from our freestyle riders – Best choice for waveriding 24m (50% Handling/50% Power) The best choice for an all round length, good turning speed combined with good power make 24m the perfect choice for a lot of riders. Great for freeride, waves and freestyle. – The most versatile length – Great for all round freeriding – Good low end and a good turning speed – High jumps as you can “load” the lines – The recommended size for a one bar quiver!! 27m (40% Handling/60% Power) The extra length means extra power, get a little more range out of your quiver by adding this bar with the longer lines. They are also great for jumping as you can really “load” the lines when you edge and send the kite back through the window. – Enormous low end – Huge jumps – Lots of lift
