Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift 3.0 Control Bar Features:
SIDEWINDER - Back Line Trim Adjustment Dial
Twist the Sidewinder to add power, bump or nudge to depower with hands-on control in even the most gusty or overpowered conditions. Micro or macro power adjustments to match the conditions! Quarter turns deliver 1cm of trim, five full rotations sheets in 21cm of direct 1:1 trim adjustment! Instantly depower your kite with a swift downstroke motion on the knob or bump for incremental depower. With only one moving part, the simple open design allows rapid flushing of debris, easy inspection of all parts and simple maintenance if required. With your trim control always within reach, trim adjustment become intuitive and can be made while riding without needing to take your focus off the water ahead.
Note: Sidewinder delivers 1:1 total trim adjustment of 21cm, or 42cm of traditional 2:1 cleated pulley line depower..
G-Stop Bar Stopper
The easily adjusted, single handed, on-the-fly bar stopper! The Stick Shift’s ultra clean front line set-up offers up to 1.2 meters (3’9”) in sheeting range. Realize the full sheeting range of your kite by pushing the stopper out to your maximum reach. New riders can slide the stopper completely out to maximum throw for near total depower on SLE kites by simply just letting go of the bar. All styles of rider will appreciate the flexible stopper positioning for specific moves.
Groove Bar
The Groove Bar’s carbon composite build delivers unparalleled strength while setting the new standard in lightweight bars. Ergonomically shaped for comfort, the under bar U channel houses the trim line and is easily flushed of all debris, ensuring smooth and reliable trim adjustment every time. Plush molded EVA grip with integrated bar floats deliver float, superior grip, and tangle free back lines. For cold conditions the plush EVA grip and Carbon Polymer bar is warmer on the hands than Aluminum tube bars.
Helix Force Tension
Now featuring a new crank stop at the top of the bar float preventing overwinding, the Helix Force Tension System on rear lines ensure clean paying rear lines even with slack back line. This feature is crucial when rigging on the beach, allowing you to easily depower your kite before launch, even with no tension on the back lines. Helix Force Tension provides perfect spooling every time, regardless of line tension from the kite.
Relaunch Beads
Relaunch beads are located on the back line leaders just above the ends of the Helix Force Tension system. They offer an easy spot to grip if a back line pull is required to expedite water relaunch.
Roto-Bit Safety Line Splitter
Dynamically synced to the Roto Hub allowing no way for line twists within the line tubing. This ensures easy front line flag outs and makes line twists easy to sort out on the water.
INTEGRATED BAR FLOATS
EVA Bar floats and bar ends are molded in one piece minimizing the chance of the bar wrapping around lines during wipeouts. Shock cord line holders make line storage a snap.
HOUR GLASS BAR OPENING
Made with marine grade stainless steel, the center hole is highly tapered to accept the rugged 12mm PU tubing. The refined shape delivers smooth sheeting at extreme angles.
‘ALL IN’ CENTER LINE
The rugged 12 mm diameter center line houses flag out depower line and primary load bearing center line. No exposed flag out lines or rope to chafe your fingers, abrade or tangle.
PUNCH OUT SAFETY
In 2001, Ocean Rodeo designed and patented the push away release trim loop. Seventeen years later, the push action is firmly entrenched as the primary method of release throughout the kite boarding industry. As a brand we are very proud to have innovated what is considered a key component, critical to the growth of the sport.
Reliable in both slack line and full powered situations, the push away motion works in opposition to the static connection between rider and control bar, providing a smooth release in all situations.
For added security, the stainless release pin is shrouded by the release cuff, guarding your hand from release pin motion during activation.
The push release cuff tension has been tuned for easy operation in an emergency, yet secure enough to hold firm against the inevitable bumps and bangs encountered while riding.
The Gen 9 Trim Loop sets a new standard in ease of use, security, and is loaded with exciting new features to enhance your ride while delivering reliable release and depower flag out.
The new trim loop has been made significantly smaller allowing the trim to be comfortably within reach, without sacrificing the throw length.
EASY RESET
Push release cuff remains locked up and ready to reset after an eject making reset quite literally a “snap”
REFINED ROTO HUB
Below bar line swivel “Roto Hub” has been further refined, offering up even smoother re-ride action and line twist management.
PRE MOLDED U SHAPED TRIM LOOP
The trim loop is pre molded into a U shape, making reset even easier when combined with the automatic docking and push reset feature.
TAPERED TRIM LOOP RETAINER
Holds the trim loop in place in the event of slack line or extreme sheeting angles, reducing the chance of unwanted unhooking. Secure lock design between the trim loop retainer and trim loop minimizes false unhooking.
PREMIUM LIROS FLYING LINES
German made Liros DC 401 Ultra HD flying lines, tested to 580 kg (1275 lbs). Lower sections of front lines are Liros D-Pro. Lines are colored for easy rigging. Front line re-ride is orange for easy identification while resetting the system. Line Length 22m.
PIG TAILS
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL 4 LINE KITES
The Stick Shift Bar ships with an assortment of premium pigtails, ensuring compatibility with all major kite brands. Each pigtail is individually marked with length, allowing you to also adjust for eventual front line stretch.
GEN9 Freeride Kite Leash
The Stick Shift Bar comes complete with deluxe all new Gen 9 Kite Leash.
ISO 21853 certified, this new leash is composed of a HD Spectra line sheathed inside a rugged 8mm urethane tube and features a refined stainless steel carabiner that is lighter, smaller and stronger than previous designs.
The carabiner is housed inside the EVA float and pre-tensioned carabiner garage, reducing the chance of line snagging, plus punch out (push away) release cuff with pin and loop reset.
Quick Change Trim Loop *(Optional)
*Optional Loop Types can be purchased Separately - Not Included - Swapping trim loops has never been quicker. A standard fin hex key is all that’s required. Rope slider, Freestyle or Freeride.
FreeRide Loop Included with Bar Set In std config.
BAR BAG
Coil zip for easy access. Mesh panels for quick drying. Inside pocket for pigtail storage.
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