Handles or Bar?

[Global Dave]

I am now the proud owner of a 5m Flow

 

I got it with a bar as I already have a decent pair of handles with my Beamer.

 

Question is... for starting out on a board is it better with the handles or a bar?

[Dubs]

Dont even bother to set up the bar mate, It slows the kite down and makes it crap in general. I flew a 5m flow recently and theyre wicked! Handles all the way.

[tsp13]

which ever you prefer, it's what is right for you. try both and see what you think.

[Phizz]

For starting out on the board, definitely handles. Handles offer better kite control and make "sensing" where the kite is much easier as your eyes face the direction you travel.

 

I have a bar I sometimes use with my foils, but it's mainly for heavier winds or certain freestyle attempts. After using a bar for a while going back to handles feels so refreshingly in control.

[benne]

Apparently the turbo bar works really well with the flow (If you got the flow complete with the car, its a turbo bar) It is a kind of crossover bar so adds a little bit of brake on turns - try it!!

[Fred53]

i used to fly my flow on a bar but it slows it down unbelievably!! ive heard the turbo bar drastically increases the turning speed

[benne]

I have been told (I havent tried) that the turbo bar is a quick as handles, looking at the setup, it does look like it would use alot of brake in the turns!

[lewisg1]

My flows fine on the bar but thats probably coz ive never used it on handles, anyway o get on with it but beginners may prefer handles, up 2 you really.

[G4ND3RS]

what ever works best for you, as with most things it's all down to personal preference. if you have both, try them both. then you can decide

[hankster]

if you use a bar use a crossover bar so when you pull on say the right hand side for a right hand turn it adds brake also,in which case you dont lose too much brake control but you'll never get the same control as handles.

[Powerkite77]

Ozone flows are supplied with a standard bar so you lose your brake control. The turbo bar (sold separately) is a crossover bar with a depower-style action to vary the brake applied.

[Global Dave]

Thanks for the advice, bit of a mixed bag by the looks of it. Hmmm... not sure what the bar was that I got, will have to check to see if its a "turbo bar". A littel worried about losing turning speed but will definitely try it out on both bar and handles to see how it is.

[andrewjohn]

Don't forget that you can tweak the breaks on the bar leaders so that it gives some break input to add a little power and break in the turn.

 

Flows work well on bars when set up right.

 

Take it with a pinch of salt, those who say don't put a bar on fixed bridle. You've got both so try both and see which you prefer.

Make your own mind up.

Me, I prefer a bar. But not on a Blade.