Duotone Clickbar vs Trust

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This video has been done before but its a topic that comes up daily here so I thought it would merit a fresh video for the year. I’ll try to get as detailed as possible with the differences, what you can expect, why you might like either and which I prefer.

Reno Romeu using the standard Trust bar

Line Lengths and Bar Widths

The Click bar comes with adjustable line lengths thanks to stock removable line extensions.

You can set the two widths up for either 20/22 meters on the shorter bar or 22/24 meters on the longer version. On the 2020 clickbar, you even have the option to set up 12m lines. This is ideal for Hydrofoiling but if you are into kiteloops, I’ve heard short lines are crazy fun!

The Click bar comes in two different Widths as well. A 42 cm and a 49cm. This is going to impact the turning speed of your kite. Short bars will slow down the kite while longer bars will speed it up. You can mix this with the line lengths. So longer lines generate more power but also slow the kite down. Short lines will speed up the kite but reduce the wind window significantly.

The Trust bar does have an ace up its sleeve. It’s adjustable! This means you can adjust the length from 42/49cm or 46/53 cm. The lines come fixed depending on the bar. That is 19m, 22m, 24m, and 27m. You can always purchase and add line extensions if you wish.

The Click bar has an adjustable v split 

The V Spit

A major difference I did not touch on in the video is the V or High Y spit. The trust bar comes with a high Y designed for most duotone kites. The Clickbar however gives you the option to lower the Y or V on your lines. This makes it more compatible with other brands and kites that might have been designed with a lower split on the bar. It also impacts the dynamics of the kite and the bar pressure a bit.

The Centerlines

A huge perk of the click bar is the centerlines have a plastic coating. This is an awesome feeling on the hands compared to the rough rope of the click bar. If you like to split your lines on tricks, it’s going to feel much better on your hands. I’ve noticed that in cold water, rope can really sting sometimes. The coating is unique on the Click bar because of its rectangular shape. You can unswivly your lines by simply sheeting the bar! On the Trust bar, this must be done manually.

The only drawback is that sometimes while turning and sheeting, the click bar can get a little sticky in that moment. Meaning the rectangular centerlines have a bit of friction while sheeting if you turn at the same time. Not a deal breaker but It can be annoying sometimes.

Stopper Ball

The Click bar also comes with a nice stopper ball for you big air riders out there. The main perk is that you can push it forward with a little extra force in the event that you really need to depower your kite.

The Trim System

The main difference between these bars is the trim. The trust bar comes with a standard single line cleat that adjusts the length of the centerlines. While the click bar has a unique system that adjusts the length of the steering lines. This is done by twisting the end of the bar and clicking a release button on the end of the bar.

The main advantage of the Click bar is that you can adjust your trim without altering your body position on the water. You can depower very quickly by pushing the button and for the tweakers there is a window that allows you to quantify the amount of power trimmed into the bar. The main drawback of this is that it is slower to power the bar back up.

The Trust bar is easy enough. You reach up, release the line and then place it according. More or less the same as any other bar out there. 

Pros and cons

Clickbar 

Pros 

• Fast to depower 
• Coated centerlines nice on hands 
• Automatic untwisting of center lines 
• Adjustable line lengths 
• Great for short riders 
• Premium stoper ball 
• V Split adjuster 
• 12m line option for foiling or loops 

Cons 

• Can bind while sheeting on turns 
• Lots of parts that might eventually need to be cleaned  
• Slower to power back up 

Trust bar 

Pros 

• Simple yet high end bar 
• Standard single line above the bar trim cleat  
• Simple maintenance

Cons 

• Less options for line adjustability  
• Rope can be rough on fingers in cold water 
• Reaching up to trim the kite  

Ryan (Rygo) Goloversic

Many people dream of quitting their job, traveling the world and pursuing their passions. Rygo is one of those people who pulled the trigger. A few years into his career, he decided to change everything and travel as a kiteboarder, freelance videographer & writer. His mission is to share the stoke & help people put the boarding into their kiteboarding. Get outside and kite!

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