Naish Smartloop

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

Happy holidays. Have any of you out there had a chance to try the Naish Smartloop. What were your thoughts on it?

NateDogg · Wed Dec 26, 07 1:19 pm

Not sure if it's available yet, but the proto we tried was sick. Cleanest system I've seen in awhile.

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Definitely a nice clean system, and it should be in stores now.

All of the Cults and Codes come with it on a 1:1 bar, and I believe that we have sold through all of the Helix's with the standard loop, so the latest Helix shipments should also all be Smart Loops.

There have been some questions on where to attach the leash. We have done quite a bit of testing and recommend that you attach the leash at the end of the trim line that runs back through the cleat. Attach it between the two black balls at the end of the line, and when you let go of the bar the trim line will depower the kite.

With this maximum depower the kite has pretty much no power. Now pull the bar back to you, reload the smart loop, and then feed the line back through the Smart Loop and pulley. To get the line started it takes a little bit of technique as the bar is pulled right up to the pulley with the stopper squeezed in-between.

I usually drop my kite/bar about three times per reach... bam, bam bam, and so far this attachment method has not failed me once since I started riding the Cults back in March (and I ride pretty much everyday). There is another point you can attach up at the front lines via a metal ring, but if you let go the bar it travels way up the lines. I would recommend any experienced rider the use the end of the trim line, and for beginners to use the front like flagging ring and run the line around the bar.

Enjoy, Jon

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

yup, use the timnr line. If you let go of the bar, it will depower the kite...it will even more the stopper up as well. I've self landed the 10.5 cult in 30mph+...(due to some audience I tried to self land it half way in a slope and half way in water..figured it was worth a try) when it didn't go all the way down I simply engaged the quick release, the kite calmly turned upside down, and I simply pulled in the center lines to get the kite.

I love the system having used it in a range of different conditions.

A.

dgoldcamp · Since 11 Apr 2009 1 Posts New Member

I just tried my 2009 Naish bar system and it seems like the cleated sheeting system is a little tricky. What should I be doing to secure the cleat once I get the desired power.

It was pretty flakey when I first tried it and I was wondersing if there is a certain method that will cleat it more securely.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Yeah looks real nice and clean.............NAAAAAT.

I still think the best bar I have used is the 06 slingy bar. Why do bars need to have huge plastic pieces these days? And I really do not like having the sheeting down by the loop, that crap just starts dangling around and smacking you.

shymac · Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot

the right bar will be here soon.

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 387 Posts Seattle Obsessed

I guess you have to be a Slingshot Pimp to be able to post threads here at NWKite. Nice hijack Inept and Shy! Rolling Eyes

Although I have to agree that the Slingy 06 bar is one of my all-time favorites less the chicken loop setup, take it to another thread guys!

Ive used the new Naish bar and it's a better set up than what you all are hashing out right now with the unnecessary 800lb. lines. Neutral

Design a better chicken loop will ya? Ive only exploded two of them to date into tiny pieces and I dont even ride them on a regular basis. You know what I ride and we dont have that problem... So before you toot your horn again, please go back to the drawing board and make a stronger/better chicken loop!

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Nick · Mon Apr 13, 09 8:41 am

Sorry just to clarify you blew up two Naish Chicken loops into tiny pieces. I have not heard of any problems like this. How exactly does a chicken loop break into tiny pieces?

I was not going to chime in but this seems like a Bias bashing. Our bar has been well regarded as one of the cleanest and best bars on the market. While I know that there are other great designs out there. I do feel the Naish bar is a great design and has very few problems.

Cheers,

Nick

jack · Since 12 Mar 2006 215 Posts Stoked

i read it as he blew up slingy chicken loops...

Nick · Mon Apr 13, 09 8:46 am

If that is the case sorry for the miss read on my side.

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 387 Posts Seattle Obsessed

Slingshot chickens Nick. The Naish's are like combat armor!

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Ive never broken a chicken loop on a slingy bar... much less blown one into tiny pieces. Sounds like someone is doing to many tricks hooked in!! Smile

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 387 Posts Seattle Obsessed

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Shit man i was just f-in joking, take everything i say so seriously. As far as your rant, I dont know if there is any credible information, or what your even talking about. Sorry I dont do megaloops dude, I know they are super cool. I was just having fun with your exploding chickenloop comment, sorry man.

BTW your avatar pic is really really cool. can you teach me??

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Oh yeah and you obviously must know me pretty well if you are posting all this shit! So who the hell are you?? Im pushing the, I just ride to push the limits?? Yeah dude sounds like something I would say. Howabout you meet me first, then you can talk all the shit you want!!!

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 387 Posts Seattle Obsessed