Front-line release bar on Fuel--will it work?

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1867 Posts XTreme Poster

Has anyone had personal experience using the SS front line release system--Rev/RPM/Octane--on a Fuel? Will the release safely depower the C kite, or will I get unpleasantness?

Again, I would appreciate comments from any who have actually used/tried it.

Thanks,
Eric

stringer · Since 31 Jul 2007 694 Posts Chucktown Flying Tomato

What year fuel?
09-10s work fine.
I ride 06s and wouldn't recommend it.
The best option on older ones is a fifth line with a stopper about 7-8ft up the line. This way the kite flags just fine but wont invert and is way easier to relaunch.
If I have to ride my old fuels on 4 lines I just leash in suicide.

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

Works good on 07 and up Cohn. Dont know about before that tho.

EY · Since 06 Jul 2008 76 Posts NW, Florida, Asia Made in China

Flew the 09 and 10 fuels past 2 years. They flagged out a bit different compares with the RPM/REV/OCTANE/Key due to the C shape and no bridles. They do safely depower the kite.