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Replacing Your Push Button on the 2017 North Click Bar Your Push Button is your lifeline when it comes to depowering your kite on the all-new Click Bar. Replacing this mechanism is as easy as pie, with whipped cream on top. Take a look at our sweet steps below to get started on replacing your push button. Take your Allen Key, and insert it into the screw on the click button, located on the right side of your bar. Unscrew your push button completely until it slides out from t …

Replacing The 2017 North Click Bar Chicken Loop and Dig North is back with another installment on replacing your Chicken Loop and Dig. A relatively simple process, which we've outlined below: First, you want to open your Iron Heart safety system and see that your safety pin is across to hold your safety system open.  Use your Allen Key to undo the screw to the left of the Iron Heart. Slide your Chicken Loop away from the Iron Heart (also, you can slide your Dip off of the …

Adjusting Your 2017 North Click Bar Back Lines (Using Pig Tails) Because the back lines of your kite are subjected to less power than the front lines, it can happen that the back lines can shrink more than the front. North was kind enough to add three supplement back pigtails (20cm, 30cm, and 35cm), just for when you need them to trim your back lines. Replacing your pig tails is simple on the 2017 North Click Bar. Follow the steps below if you need a pig tail refresher. To take off y …

Keeping Your Click Bar Fresh: How-To Videos We've compiled the latest information about the North Click Bar, and have been able to now provide you with information on how to maintain your coveted bar. Not only will this allow you to become more intuitive to your bar, but maintenance and routine checks will continue your bar's life further. Here is a list of the North maintenance videos that we found would be helpful for you to keep riding, longer, with the safest bar available. Adjusting …

Replacing the Covers on the All-New Click Bar Replacing the Left CoverTake an Allen Key, find the two screws at the end of the bar, and twist the key to release the screws.Pop the cover off slowly.Grab your replacement cover. Take a look at the inside of the bar and make sure that the leader line is running through the middle two screws that attach your cover. Replace your cover, insert the two new screws, and use your Allen Key to tighten them. Replacing the Right Cover Firstl …

Hey guys this is Jake for MACkite and today I’m going to talk to you about the new 2017 North Click Bar. We’re going to talk about all the cool new features on this bar and figure out if it’s the right control bar for you. Over the past few years that have been all sorts of innovations in the kiteboarding world, some of them albeit a bit gimmicky. When we first heard about this click bar most of us here at the shop or rather skeptical; however, after getting our hands on it we really beli …

Cleaning The 2017 Click Bar So, when you buy a product like the 2017 North Click Bar, it's very important to look after it. If you use your Click Bar a lot, we recommend that you give it a good clean at least once every six months. If you notice that the depower function is getting slightly stiff, then it's probably time to give it a good clean. We recommend you use a toothbrush and some toothpaste and then give it a thorough wash with fresh water right away. Here's a breakdown of how to cl …

2017 North Click Bar Overview Sky Solbach engages audiences globally with the latest in North Kiteboarding technology. This time, he's introduced what can be described as the "game changer",  properly known as the Click Bar. Is it truly a revolutionary control bar? Let's break down the big differences that makes the Click Bar stand out. Trim Unit Only control bar available on the market that allows you to trim your lines from the back lines, not the front. This technology i …

The 2017 North Click Bar...The "Game Changer"?  There have been a lot of new innovations coming out in the past couple years in the kiteboarding industry. And to tell you the truth, at first we were skeptical  when we first got word of the Click Bar. After seeing how simple, clean, and functional it is, however, we are absolutely sold. Of all the latest innovations, this might be our favorite to date. With 6 years of development and testing in secret, North is bringing an insanel …

Craig Cunningham - This is Watamu Craig Cunningham is back at it again, finding some of the most gorgeous locations across the globe to kite. "This is Watamu" showcases Kenya in a new light.  Picturesque spots, friendly locals, gorgeous wildlife, and excellent kiting sport this unique video.  Video Synopsis We had no expectations for Kenya, all we knew is we wanted to go on Safari but the adventure that unfolded was one we'll never forget! Our 10 day trip to Watamu was p …

Introducing the All-New 2017 North Rebel Not too long ago, North Kiteboarding unleashed their 2017 Rebel video. This classic, yet coveted kite, has seen a few new twists with its most recent model. This year, the kite is tuned even further, giving riders the perfect freeride kite with amazing jumpability and even better turning and handling. So, what's changed? Let's break it down: What's new? The profile has been changed to accommodate the additional segments along the canopy. This a …

Let's Chat w/ Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG Nathan, our resident tweaker for all-things WMFG, was able to grab a snap into the life of Matt Aiken, founder of WMFG. You might have noticed the WMFG pumps that we've added to our packages. As a staff, we love what Matt and his crew have produced, and it is a great honor to be involved with people who love what they do and do it with passion and purpose. Kite pumps have been around for ages, and for the most part to the job quite well. When w …

Learning the "Jesus Walk" Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on water? Have you spent hours pondering how Jesus did it? Well, now is your chance to experience firsthand what it feels like to traipse over the blue abyss you once thought was only swimmable. All you need is a kite, a board, and just a little bit of ambition. Join Jeremie Tronet as he walks (too punny) viewers through the steps of learning his favorite trick: the “Jesus Walk.” He guides you through the step-by-st …

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect the 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to an Ion Vertex harness. This will be the same for any other Ion harness, but the Vertex is one of our favorites.  Disconnect the quick-connect, we’re going to put that on first. Find the right side of the harness - that’s where the quick-connect is going to go.  Connect the fat strap of the harness. Still on the right side of the harness, we’re …

Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com, and today I’m going to show you how to connect a 2017 Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar to a Ride Engine harness. Here we have the Hex-Core Ride Engine, and the first thing we did was strip the rubber plastic tubing off to expose the strap. This is what we’re going to need - doing that is not super easy and getting it back on is even harder, so we wouldn’t recommend doing that unless you’re really planning to put this on for a while. It is possible …