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Though what method of control is personal preference this page might help you into which to purchase. As most kites are starting to get sold kite-only you have the choice for no ‘extra’ cost! Checkout the depower articles if you want to know more about bars.

Pros of a Bar:

• Easier control of kite while performing Grabs and Board off manoeuvres.
• More solid feeling connection with the Kite.
• Some kites offer depowerability

Pros of Handles:

• Better Turning

Cons of a Bar:

• Not as good Turning

Cons of Handles:

• More chance of over steering/controlling the Kite
• No chance of depowerability

If you’ve heard the local boarders at your spot talking about being able to cruise underpowered then power up to go massive for a jump then you’ve been hearing about de-power systems, heres some pros and cons for Fixed Bridle Vs. Depower Bridles

Pros of Constant Power:

• Not as much thought needed to control the turning and power
• More solid feeling connection with the Kite.

Pros of De-Power:

• Possibility of going out with a larger kite than usual.
• Ability to go higher and stay in the air longer due to using the larger sized kite.
• Less interference from gusts.

Cons of Constant Power:

• Inability to slightly De-Power the Kite in overpowered conditions.
• More sensitive to gusts.

Cons of De-Power:

• Sometimes feels ‘Spongy’ to fly.
• Can be confusing if user is used to
• Constant Power kites.

Line length can play a major factor in the kites flying characteristics, whatever the manufacturer recommends (or supplies) is generally the best length for your kite. However there are times when you want longer or shorter lines. This takes a quick look at the advantages and disadvantages of both.

Pros of Longer Lines:

• More time in the power window.
• Allows the pilot to reach cleaner air above turbulence.
• More time to react to movements or recover if something goes wrong.

Pros of Shorter Lines:

• Quicker response.
• Fast through the window.
• Allows a bigger kite to be flown in stronger winds as the kite has less time in the power window, good for getting upwind.

Cons of Longer Lines:

• Kite takes longer to manouver around the window.
• Kite turns slower

Cons of Short Lines:

• More suceptable to gusts as the kite flys in amoungst any turbulence.
• Less time to recover if something goes wrong.

A simple Pro Vs. Con for the common truck types, including revo style trucks.

Back in the ‘days there were only two choices but this article has been updated to mention a brief word on the revo truck. Look out for the full article about revo styles that are around, and how to adjust them!

Pros of Skate Trucks:

• Easier to alter the stiffness of the Trucks.
• Lighter weight

Pros of Channel Trucks:

• Stronger.

Pros of Revo Style Trucks:

• Much Stronger.
• A lot of adjustability

Cons of Skate Trucks:

• Weaker

Cons of Channel Trucks:

• Difficult/More time consuming to alter the stiffness of the Trucks.
• Heavier

Cons of Revo Style Trucks:

• Much more expensive.