Kiterelease - Releasable Trim Loop
Sports Safety Designs LLC: "Most of the time these accidents occur on or near the beach. The KiteRelease takes the place of an old fashioned spreader bar; what the KiteRelease does is to release the trimloop, separating you from the kite in most dangerous situations. The KiteRelease uses the concept of 'Safety On Demand'. When launching your kite you select 'Launch' mode on the KiteRelease. The KiteRelease will release as trimloop tension approaches rider weight. After you enter the water and put on your board you select either the 'Ride' or 'Locked' mode. The 'Ride' mode allows you to waterstart and cruise normally, while still affording a level of automatic protection. The 'Locked' mode allows full maneuvering and jumping with no restrictions. The 'Manual Release' mode is available at any time and will manually activate the release. There is no need to stop boarding while switching modes, just reach down and move the Selector Lever into the mode you want. This is easily done with one hand, and with just a little bit of experience you should be able to determine the selected mode by feel!
The KiteRelease also employs 'Soft Shackle' (Patent Pending) technology. The Soft Shackle greatly eases the process of shackling in and out. simply pull the trimloop into the hook and you're shackled in. Grab the trimloop and pull it down & back and you're out!"
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