Why the Airush Team Control Bar is Perfect for All Skill Levels

Kristen from MACkiteboarding provides a detailed review of the Airush Team Control Bar, highlighting its features, benefits, and suitability for different types of riders. She begins by sharing her first impressions, noting the soft grip, comfortable feel, and narrower diameter compared to other bars. These features contribute to a more secure and firm grip, enhancing the overall riding experience. The control bar features an embossed sanded finish EVA for an extremely comfortable grip. Kristen emphasizes how the softness and lightweight nature of the bar make it easy to handle, especially for extended riding sessions.
The Airush Team Control Bar is equipped with a standard IQR quick-release system. This system allows for a one-handed quick release, ensuring fast and easy disengagement. The bar also clicks back into place effortlessly, adding to its user-friendly design. The bar includes a stainless steel cleat and center fitting, which contribute to its durability. The use of Braid Tech Dyneema lines, which are thinner and stronger and feature a 12-braid weave for tangle resistance, ensures reliable performance. These lines are also double PU coated for added protection.
The control bar is available in three sizes: small (45 cm), medium (50 cm), and large (60 cm). Kristen appreciates the easy swiveling mechanism facilitated by the quality ceramic bearing and the design of the center fitting, which allows for smooth twisting and untwisting of the lines. One of the standout features is the adjustable line lengths. The bar comes with various line segments (9m lower length lines, plus additional 6m, 4m, 2m, and another 2m) that can be configured to achieve the desired length, ranging from 9m to 23m. This customization is particularly useful for different riding styles, such as kite loops or foiling.
The Airush Team Control Bar can be converted into a fifth-line bar, making it versatile for use with both four-line and five-line kites. This feature is especially beneficial for riders who own multiple kites with different line configurations. The bar comes with a standard-size chicken loop, which can be swapped out for a different size if needed. Additionally, it features a convenient stopper that allows for temporary adjustments to the throw, making it suitable for riders with shorter arms or those sharing the bar with others.
Included with the control bar is a freestyle leash, which is longer and ideal for unhooking and freestyle riding. For those who prefer a shorter leash, this feature provides flexibility and the convenience of having an extra leash on hand for various riding scenarios. Instead of a metal hook, the control bar uses a pigtail for leash attachment. This design is more secure, feels better on the hands, and avoids the issues associated with metal hooks, such as bending or stretching during unhooked maneuvers.
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[@Baptiste_L]

Braidtech lines !!!! That is a big plus !!!!

[@MACkiteboarding]

Absolutely! Braidtech lines really do make a huge difference in performance. Glad you're excited about them! 🤙🏽

[@clayfreshour1753]

Great video . 👍 I didn’t know this bar had that many features.

[@MACkiteboarding]

Thank you for sharing the stoke, my friend. 🤙🏽 Good winds! -Aaron

[@Baptiste_L]

Does the bar has a "Y splitter" or "V distributor" ? Is it possible to change the height of the V in order to use it with brands who have a high Y (Duotone, Core, F One and Harlem) ? Thank you !

[@MACkiteboarding]

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