Wether you see it or not, kite companies are always trying to innovate the equipments performance and their safety. Comparing kiteboarding performance and safety today in 2018 to what it was back in the early 2000’s is remarkable to say the least.

One of the most important features when designing a control bar is the safety systems. We have found that the one line flag out system also known as “re-ride system” is hands down one of the best so far. This system is applied across almost all brands with few exceptions.

When you release your kite with a re-ride system the kite safely and instantly loses its power. Systems back in the day were less effective and actually more dangerous as the kite might keep power, tangle its lines or flip on itself when released. After the invention of the re-ride system it drastically improved the safety side of the sport.

What do you think? Is the re-ride system the most ideal system or is there another system that is safer?