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pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

NICE!

Looks like Patrick was ripping that same supposed "secret spot" that is totally visible to anyone driving along HWY 101 in Oregon.

What is with the trick sliding harness non-hook attachment on IA's setup at 54 seconds? I have never seen that before, but it looks like it could be an improvement in the design for upper body rotation being less restricted.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2620 Posts The 503 METAL

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

pretty simple harness fix, get rid of the bar and get some rope

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

Thats no special deal, its pretty ovious, he broke his hook and put a rope on to save some sesion time, ians not a gear head, and when shit breaks he goes home. There are sliding hooks on the market, ??? seems kinda hooky to me, but I am afrade it would pinch my fattness,, though come on is it really going to make a differance?? some gear junkies got too have it all, it would, but how offten do they ride,? I know Ian thats a quick fix!!

BeerKite · Since 29 Mar 2011 471 Posts Obsessed

Might be a Dynabar set up. They are pretty sweet. I'm not to into gimmicks either bu the Dynabar system looks pretty interesting. They have 3 different models, Race, Wave, and Freestyle. The wave is the only one that interests me really. I don't represent them in any way but I have seen them. I think they cost about $120-130?

chrissmack · Since 08 Jun 2005 526 Posts portland Addicted

contact the guy who made his extruded metal "hula-hoop" harness that allows the hook to spin all the way around his body. maybe he will sell you one!

i'm still using an old dakine pyro harness with the webbing strap and a narrow spreader bar. plenty of slide. but can still unhook if desired.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2620 Posts The 503 METAL

I think a lot of the earlier spreader bars slid back and forth on a threaded mesh strap. Somewhere along the line, folks decided they wanted it fixed in place.

This is no gimmick. Riders like to un-hook when riding waves so they can have more freedom of movement like a surfer, and really rotate their bodies around.

I see a lot of advantages of staying hooked in, if you can get nearly the same level of movement. A sliding hook with a long trim throw gets you pretty close.

foghater · Since 31 Aug 2008 135 Posts Stoked

so aside from the tech talk (does sound interesting) Anyone know their agenda in the 503...541? Would love to grab a wave session with them and get some of that foot glue they got going.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

foghater · Since 31 Aug 2008 135 Posts Stoked

it was sick!! backside.. reeling lefts.. not many photos.. camera broke first day!

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

1surfer · Mon Aug 15, 11 7:40 pm **Webbing**

Snow kiters who ski use the webbing to a carabener to chicken loop so they get a better angle due to always facing forward with skis.

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

can somebody post some pictures of this set up? I would like to give it a try but not sure how best to set it up.

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Tye two bowlin knots to your spreader bar webbing points. These are the two farthest points on the harness that can take load, and will appear as such. Adjust these for a comfortable throw away from the body that will allow movement. It works super well, and the best thing is you are permanently attached to the kite:)