The North Kiteboarding Trust Bar is progressive and effective tool to steer your kite and comes equipped with functional safety system in kiting, the Iron Heart IV. Over the years it has been developed for maximum safety and reliability.

WINDING POSTS

The Winding Posts are made of a fully moulded fibreglass reinforced Polyamide construction, which offers a lightweight solution with increased stiffness. In addition to this, there is a moulded EVA cushioning to ensure maximum comfort for the rider. The Winding Posts feature an integrated backline adjustment, which allows the rider to trim the rear lines when needed.

ATTENTION:

Never ride without the cover. It prevents the knot of the leader line from slipping out of its housing.

INTERGRATED EVA FLOATER

The moulded EVA floater is fully integrated into the winding posts to offer a seamless connection, which gives better protection to the lines and the rider. The integration of the EVA floater also avoids line tangling and gives better overall stiffness between the bar and lines.

NEW:

To achieve better and more direct feedback on the thumb, there is added a newly designed push pin on the outside of the winding post which makes it a lot easier to operate. The Flip Flop function allows you to switch between a 53cm and 46cm bar width (M/L bar) and 49cm and 42cm bar width (S/M bar) with just one click. This makes the procedure of changing the bar set up simpler.

PLASTIC, FITTED CENTER HOLE

The exchangeable insert for the centre hole is made of plastic, to minimise wear on the depower line. Used material is resistant to abrasion, and will cause much less damage, if sand is present, to the line itself.

NEW STICKY & ERGONOMIC BAR GRIP

In 2015 there is maintained the smaller diameter of the bar introduced in 2014 which allows for a thicker EVA bar grip. In result bar is the same overall diameter but offers more comfort to the rider.

IRON HEART

The Iron Heart from North Kiteboarding is renowned for a fast, safe and easy release, coupled with the ability to quickly reassemble the unit and continue flying.

MOULDED CHICKEN LOOP & CHICKEN DICK

The Chicken Loop and Chicken Dick mounting has been reworked in 2015. Exchanging the Chicken Loop or removing the Chicken Dick is now easier due to the new grub screw. Simply use an FCS fin key to remove the screws. The flexible moulded construction offers comfort and allows for easy reassembling. It is warp resistant and dimensionally stable which makes it very easy to hook back in after unhooked tricks, as the loop stays in shape.

STANDARD / SUICIDE MODE

With every 2015 North Kiteboarding Bar, there is a choice between the standard safety mode and an easy to mount ‘suicide’ mode. Only very experienced riders with special requirements should use the suicide mode.

ATTENTION:

Only the standard safety mode offers 100% safety. We recommend to always using the standard safety mode. Riders who use the suicide mode should be aware and responsible for the possible consequences!

HE REVERSE RELEASE PIN

The heart of the Iron Heart IV is the reverse release pin and one of the keys of the intelligent release mechanism. Unlike other safety systems, it hinges to the inside to protect your hands. The reverse release pin is the reason for low release forces enabling you to release with little exertion.

ROTO HEAD

The Roto Head permits you to untangle the lines after a rotational jump or a kiteloop while you are riding. It is made from an extremely durable plastic construction where no corrosion is possible. The Roto Head comes with two grub screws making it easy and fast to change the depower line. Simply use an FCS fin key to remove the screws and change the depower line.

VARIO CLEAT AND SLIDING STOPPER

The Vario Cleat and Sliding Stopper enable a quick and easy adjustment of the depower stroke. Especially interesting for smaller riders who have problems reaching the bar in the regular setting. The height of the Vario Cleat and Sliding Stopper can be easily adjusted to suit personal preferences. The reduced size combined with the smaller Vario Cleat accounts for 12% more depower area. The 5th line channel reduces the risk of the 5th line getting tangled considerably.