My Naish bar basically just self destructed (use probably only 20 -25 sessions - back up bar). I just bought a new centre rope as it was just about warn through. Was giving it its final run when I heard a snap. Looked up, rope was ok. Looked down, chicken loop was gone! (normally always ride suicide, but didnt this time as it was gusting to 34 knots). Chicken loop is gone! What you want in 34 knots!

Upon opening the quick release I found the pin holding the chicken loop was obviously gone, the other holding the rope was rusted and ready to die. Naish quality?

So, anyone know where to get a decent price replacement chicken loop? Obviously doesnt need to be Naish, but since I have a new depower rope, might as well be, with non Naish replacement pins/ screws as well.

Wisha said...


Upon opening the quick release I found the pin holding the chicken loop was obviously gone, the other holding the rope was rusted and ready to die. Naish quality?

Well you need to take care to check if the pin is tighten, otherwise like any screw it can come loose. Just use Lock tight for that. But that it is rusty that's a bit weird ....

You guys are freaks,who the hell takes the time to rinse the bar in fresh water after a session then dry it???

Sadly, mine gets rinsed under a shower, then thrown in a bucket at home, then left to dry..didn't save the smart loop. Lines look like new though :(
New bar coming soon anyway

all 4 naish lines popped at once then i let go of the bar

That's a reasonable argument with a kite, as they often get packed down wet, and can't air properly, therefore mould develops.

You can rinse your bar and lines and sit it behind the laundry tub on the taps - it will dry out pretty quickly, gets the sand off the lines and out of the wearing parts, plus the Naish chicken loop release is all stainless and springs these days - needs to be kept free of sand and salt. It will still corrode even if it is stainless.

w0mbhanger said...

nah dude salt water doesnt mold freshwater molds so why wash?

Salt crystalises in the lines and causes excess wear. Fuzzy and hairy lines? Likely caused by salt and sand in your lines.