@Qman - the issue that seem common with certain batches of Ozone kites as reported here and confirmed/accepted by Ozone is not micro holes, but valve to bladder bonding. I have had that on my Enduro V2, bladder replaced under warranty. I am kiting predominately on fine sand beaches, but never exper...

In general you can fly any modern 4 line kite with the Click bar. Even Duotone positions it as an universal bar. Here is link to the discussion: https://kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2403052 and the compatibility charts: https://kiteforum.com/download/file.php?id=87989&mode=view https://kiteforum.co...

For those of you with vest experience, which do you prefer — pullover or zipper? It seems like when wearing a wetsuit, a zipper might be a better option. Shirtless and in warm-water, the pullover seems like it becomes a solid option, but I don’t think I’d want to fight neoprene over neoprene. I hav...

I always wear a vest when kiting. Although I am not sure what impact protection does it provide it for sure adds warmth and buoyancy. Used to have ION Vector, but felt it a bit too bulky. Now since 3 years I use Prolimit Stretch - it is way more flexible and slimline(thinner foam) than ION, but I th...

@pj sofine - for me Raptor LTD has held extremely good as well! When I started the sport in 2016 I bought used 2013 Raptor LTD from a friend. It was 140x42 and I have used this board until this September - that is 7 years! I bought now 2021 LTD 136x41. Comparing those 2 boards: 140(2013) is noticea...

I am using contact lenses and wear sunglasses when on the water - so far so good. In your case if you should go prescription glasses - check on Lip: https://www.lip-sunglasses.com/products/watershades-rx/ These are the best you can get for watersports in my experience. There is no way you can lose t...

The broken board on the pictures is NOT Raptor Extreme, but Elite - completely different board, the lightest CF makes. Extreme on the other hand is CF's big air "heavy duty" board - sturdier, designed to be optionally ridden with boots, durable bottom sheet, etc. And as @Faxie wrote - every board ca...

@TheRussian - to me this also comes as a surprise! I always wash my bar, harness and board with fresh water given that I kite at a spot where there is such an option present. And so far this has been recommended in every kite gear manufacturer's "care instructions".

Good article on the subject of Pterygium and sunglasses: https://www.wetestkites.com/2020/11/15/ ... or-an-eye/
Hope more people will think seriously about wearing eye protection when on the water.

I can second what peppedurso wrote above - been using Cabrinha bars last 5 years, past year added a bar with Liros dc-401 pro lines. I don't know what lines Cab is using and can not comment on their strength, but they withstand wear and tear better than the dc-401. Not saying Liros are bad, just the...