Best Redline Bar - Ejection problems

cnett · Since 23 Aug 2010 115 Posts PDX Stoked

I have a 2010 Best Redline Bar with their new ejection system. Three times now, the system has ejected without me realeasing it. Kind of like your skies ejecting when you don't want them to. A real pain. Its happened with a gust, right as I'm putting my board on after body dragging to it.

I keep making sure its together correctly before I go out, with no sand in the way, etc. But I'm starting to loose faith in it.

Anyone experience a similar problem with Best's new Redline Bar?

tonyb · Mon Aug 22, 11 11:56 am

Check in with Jim Bison at New Winds. I had heard there was a small batch that had a lighter than designed release point. I think it is covered under warranty. I haven't had any problem with mine but it's probably because I have sand in it!

Tony

taycar · Since 11 Jan 2010 111 Posts HR Stoked

The first time I used the red line bar, this happened to me too.

Since then though I always check to make sure the eject is pressed all the way down and then I don't touch it. I haven't had any issues since.

When you first launch your kite and you are hooking in the chicken loop/donkey dick. Are you pulling up on the eject at all?

ericvs · Since 05 Jul 2008 133 Posts Stoked

Best has a couple of replacement collars that you can use to increase the release pressure on the bar. I have only had it eject on me once. As mentioned, check in with Jim Bison.

When I am riding I will occasionally just check the eject to make sure it is seated properly. I haven't had any issues since.

WINDUDE · Since 10 Jun 2010 558 Posts GORGE! Addicted

speaking of the best redline bar.....

So I got a replacement part for it and I am trying to put it back together. How in the hay do they expect me to get the little red loop from the Donkey D back through the other plastic piece!? Hopefully someone knows what I am talking about.

please advise

ericvs · Since 05 Jul 2008 133 Posts Stoked

Here dude. Check this link:

http://media.bestkiteboarding.com/manuals/2011_Redline_performance_bar_manual.pdf

Near the bottom there are instructions on how to do what you have asked.

nickdward · Since 11 Aug 2008 130 Posts Seattle Stoked

Also if you cant make it to the shop right away you can put one layer of electric tape on the inside. I did this and it worked so well I never bothered getting a new cuff.

WINDUDE · Since 10 Jun 2010 558 Posts GORGE! Addicted

NICE! ! ! !

makes me want to post something like this:

"hey, I guess their right, senior citizens although slow and dangers behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3KUEkxkbKc