Failed quick release

SpaceRacer · Since 04 Nov 2007 434 Posts Obsessed

Hi,

Every kiter's life depends on the reliability of his/her QR when it's needed. What if it fails? Ever think of a backup system for it? I know that SS makes the Surefire but I often pre-release by accident or when going toeside. What do you think of a product like this?

http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/24147-qrh-spreader-bar-frame-from-rwo.html

shred_da_gorge · Tue Dec 16, 08 3:05 pm

The problem I see is that the donkey dick wouldn't hold the chicken loop on it as-is. Otherwise seems a decent idea. Any idea how much pressure it can take, if it compares to what a kite would put on it? Would guess it'd be comparable to hanging off a trapeze, but I've never sailed anything bigger than a 5.0. Wink

rodeo clown · Since 29 Jan 2007 40 Posts Seattle

dude, those sailing spreader bars are designed to support your body weight,
not the intense traction of a kite...be careful!

holly · Since 09 Jul 2006 440 Posts Hood River Obsessed

dude that's why you check your stuff before you go out..there always gonna be the freak accident..its the nature of the sport.

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Dec 17, 08 1:21 am

I think the best back up is a sharp knife. Even the best system can get all kludged up when the shit hits the fan. Two kites wound together, jammed QR, wrapped up in your lines, stuck on a crab pot... a good knife is good for what ails you.

SpaceRacer · Since 04 Nov 2007 434 Posts Obsessed

Stuff fails. Redundancy is not something to consider. It should and will be built into most products soon enough.