Master the Unhooked Game: Duotone Quick Release Freestyle Kit

For the rider who lives for the adrenaline of a handle-pass and the precision of wakestyle maneuvers, your control bar setup is everything. The Duotone Quick Release Freestyle Kit is a specialized modular component designed to transform your kitesurfing control bar into a dedicated unhooked machine. At Water Sports House, we know that high-performance freestyle requires gear that doesn’t just work—it excels under the tension of explosive pops and technical rotations.

This kit is the essential upgrade for riders using the Duotone Click Bar or Trust Bar who want to bridge the gap between freeride versatility and wakestyle dominance.

What is the Duotone Freestyle Kit?

The Freestyle Kit is one of four modular “Chicken Loop” options offered by Duotone to personalize your kite bar. While the standard Freeride kit is designed for hooked-in comfort, the Freestyle Kit features a significantly larger loop and a longer safety leash.

This hardware is engineered for the kite surfer who unhooks frequently. The larger diameter makes it incredibly easy to “hook back in” blindly after a trick, while the extended leash provides the slack necessary for multiple rotations and handle passes without tangling your kitesurfing lines.

Core Components of the Kit:

• Large Freestyle Loop: Provides a wider target for your kitesurf spreader bar hook.

   

• Long Safety Leash: A neoprene-covered, high-stretch leash designed for freedom of movement.

   

• Safety Finger: A stiffened internal component that ensures the loop stays securely on your hook when you want it to, but stays out of the way when you don’t.

Why Freestyle Riders Choose This Kit

In the kitesurfing wiki of essential gear, the Freestyle Kit is noted for its ability to reduce “fumble time.” When you are falling back toward the water after a powered move, you don’t have time to look at your kitesurf bar.

Key Performance Benefits:

• Easy Re-Hooking: The increased circumference of the loop is the “goldilocks” size—larger than the freeride loop for ease of use, but more compact than the massive wakestyle loop to maintain a manageable kitesurf power bar throw.

   

• Rotation Ready: The long leash is specifically designed so that you can pass the bar behind your back (handle-pass) without the leash snatching or restricting your reach.

• Neoprene Protection: The leash is wrapped in soft neoprene to prevent “leash burn” on your arms or torso during high-intensity crashes.

   

Technical Specifications & Compatibility

Integrating with Your Control Bar

The beauty of the Duotone ecosystem is the “Plug and Play” nature of their control bar accessories. Whether you are using the revolutionary Click Bar—with its automatic untwisting kitesurfing lines—or the classic Trust Bar, the Freestyle Kit installs in seconds.

Installation Steps:

1. Release the Iron Heart: Trigger your quick release to open the current loop.

2. Slide and Swap: Remove the existing freeride or rope slider loop.

3. Click and Lock: Slide the Freestyle loop into the Iron Heart head until it clicks.

4. Attach Leash: Connect the long freestyle leash to the suicide ring or the standard safety ring on your kitesurfing control bar.

Pro Tip: If you frequently switch between a spreader bar kitesurf setup for waves (rope slider) and a standard hook for freestyle, keep both kits in your gear bag. The tool-less design allows you to swap your kite bar configuration on the beach in under a minute.

Safety First: The Suicide Ring Option

Advanced freestyle riders often utilize the “Suicide Mode” on their kitesurfing control bar. This involves attaching the leash to the ring in a way that prevents the kite from flagging out fully when the bar is dropped unhooked, allowing for a quick recovery.

While the Freestyle Kit supports this, Water Sports House and Duotone recommend this for expert riders only. The kit is fully ISO certified, ensuring that if you do need to trigger the primary quick release, the system will function perfectly to depower the kite instantly.

Summary: The Freestyle Advantage

• Maximum Freedom: The long leash ensures you never feel “tethered” during complex tricks.

   

• Reliable Hardware: Built with Duotone’s legendary durability to withstand high-load unhooked pops.

   

• Universal Fit: Works with any modern Duotone kite bar, ensuring your investment stays relevant even if you upgrade your bar.

Ready to take your freestyle to the next level? Shop the Duotone Quick Release Freestyle Kit at Water Sports House and experience the freedom of unhooked flight.