Sentry bar

lineman · Since 05 Feb 2009 170 Posts Stoked

Just wanted to see what the consensus was out there for this new bar. I personally hate it, cost & thinner lines are a real setback. Line extensions really suck for running out lines, always a tangle. I also think it doesn’t steer the as well as the compstick. I do like the way it feels in hand, but that’s it.

Are there any alternatives from another brand people are happy with????

Sorry slingy, you used to have the best bar…….

Kudos to SS for the V1.1 sentry, at 733.00 I’m thinking of getting 2!

ericvs · Since 05 Jul 2008 133 Posts Stoked

ah, that is too bad. I am stoked on the new bar. I like the grip, the auto untwist of the center lines is so good, you don't have to spend 1/2 your session twisting the chicken loop and I like the quick release small loop so I don't have to use rings on the slider rope.

I didn't think I would like the PU coated center lines, but it is actually pretty sick, doesn't give you a blister like those coated lines did in the past.

I don't use line extensions, cause those suck on every bar.

Bummer tho, hope you find a good new bar.

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1487 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Slingshot kites need a bar with a low V. I've used the Airush n=bars with good success on my Slingy kites. Pepi has tham at Pure Stoke.

patdaniels · Since 29 Jul 2015 91 Posts Seattle area

I like the new Sentry bar. IMO an improvement over Compstick overall. Line extensions give some flexibility in use case.

toddjb · Since 16 Oct 2007 271 Posts MD Obsessed

I'm a big fan of the Sentry. I started on Compsticks... then I went to Sentinels because I wanted the below the bar center line swivel, but with the Sentry it takes care of everything for you. I don't even think about line twists... they're just gone. CL/Safety seems solid as well. Sentinel had a much nicer safety over the Compstick and the Sentry is better than both.

Downside is that you have to make sure you rig your kite with no line twists. You can't rig with a center line twist, or it'll stay there. And yeah, the costs of new bars is ridiculous. Other than that, though, I ended up with 3. I have every size and really like them.

Don't buy the used V1 bar if you see it on sale, get the V1.1. They made some changes that are nice. Only one I remember off hand, though, is the center line pass through was changed so that it doesn't bind up when you sheet at certain line angles. It's much smoother now.

McLovin · Since 11 Sep 2017 285 Posts Corbett Obsessed

At the risk of taking this thread OT - you did ask about non-SS bars tho

Some to consider based on your use case:

1. older SS bars - lots of them - mostly cheap - mostly good

2. NORTH NAVIGATOR BAR = Super high quality lines and butter simple chicken loop with easy reconnect but a bit chunky and heavy for some (like me) but my current bar that I TRUST 100%

3. Ocean Rodeo Bar = simple & clean design maybe too clean tho - I had one that was great with the EXCEPTION of the skinny bar feel, fixed with tennis wrap and more dangerously a mid river FAILURE as the safety line is not run thru and back like every other bar, it stops at a block tucked inside the design so you don't realize the risk until it's too late - ASK ME HOW I KNOW THIS?

4. CORE SENSOR 3/PRO BARS: You may not love hearing this but there is simply no better feeling bar on the market. they are a bit expensive but seems like they are all getting up in price these days. Intuitive design, feels light and comfortable in your hands, ultra clean design and anti-twist. The ONLY sucky part of CORE bars is they are set up with the CORE mid-high V and not easily McGyver'd into a nice low V set up. I/m VERY INTERESTED in any solutions to this design limitation that are safe and functional.

5. Get a Cabrinha 2021 Discount Bar - I haven't used but priced well and design is typical
https://www.mackiteboarding.com/control-bars-kiteboarding/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=41&q=%272021%20cabrinha%20Overdrive%27&_kx=EvIl-3P8f0taS7cvxnjEHCTKKbvSTB8RSwvj-NmP2M0%3D.Xxfjzi

Good Luck!

May the BAR always be in your HANDS...

Mc

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