“Not even close” is the answer given by Bernie Hiss, the CEO and founder of CORE Kiteboarding, when asked “Has kiteboard innovation peaked?” during the release of the new Sensor 2S and 2S Pro control bars — two bars bristling with innovation. Innovation that, in some cases, is not readily visible without closer inspection.
The new Sensor 2S is an optional yet intelligent, mid cycle, update to the exceptional Sensor 2. A bar, where engineering ingenuity meets minimalism; where ceramic bearings are integrated to eliminate friction within the auto untwist function; and where Tectanium is used to make the thinnest and most aerodynamic depower lines ever.
“Just try the new 2S”, suggests Hiss. He is confident the improvements to the already exceptional Sensor 2 bar are measurable and performance boosting. In addition to the 2S upgrades, the Pro model incorporates an all carbon bar, full Tectanium lines from kite to chickenloop, and Vario line lengths.
The S-System game changers include:
CERAMIC UNTWIST
Functional simplicity. Untwisting your front lines has never been easier. Front line twists only occur below the Sensor 2S bar. An improved, below the bar, swivel with hi-tech ceramic bearings unravels the front lines virtually on its own or whenever the bar is pulled in. The days of manually spinning the front line swivel are over.
S-NECK
The stainless steel connection between the Rotor QR and the depower lines is shaped to provide more symmetric pulling forces on the lines for a smoother, automatic, front line untwist, zero unwanted leverage and perfectly symmetric pulling forces.
TECTANIUM S-SLIDE/DEPOWER LINES
The front lines from the “Y” to the chicken loop are replaced with CORE’s exclusive, no stretch, Tectanium and protected with a 5.2mm, UV-stabilized, Polyether where it passes through the bar. Technospeak for a really durable, self lubricating, no pinch depower line.