We offer 4 different types of universal bars.
Totem Vario Bar
The Totem Vario bar is the most universal bar of all bars. It is the most versatile freeride bar and is likely to appeal to the widest range of riders.
If you are unsure which bar to choose, go for the Totem Vario in 55 cm wide, with 22 meters of lines. The Totem Vario bar comes ready to use: it is ready to sail with all kite on the market. You can adjust the steering lines from 43 cm to 55 cm. In short, you can use the bar with the vast majority of kites on the market: from 4 m² to 14 or even 15 m². 4 or 5 m² (43 cm position), 7 m² (47 cm position), 9 m² (47 or 51 cm position), 12 m² (51 or 55 cm position) and even up to 14 or 15 m² (55 cm position).
If you think you might one day ride with kites larger than 15 m², go for the Totem 48-60 instead. This bar will give you a wider range of use, and you will still be able to sail with very small kites (5 or 6 square meters in the 48 cm position).
Instinct Bar (freestyle wave or F3W)
The Instinct bar (formerly known as the FreeStyle Wave or F3W) is suitable for freestyle enthusiasts, those who only have one or two kites (a 7 and a 9, for example), and those who will leave the bar permanently connected to the kite.
Race foil bar
The race bar is ideal for those who use large kites (15 m² for example), especially ram air kites, also known as "foil kites", such as Flysurfer Soul, Sonic, VMG, etc.
Carbon Ultra bar
Carbon Ultra bars are fantastic for snowkiting: they are very light and weigh much less in your backpack, especially if you are hiking with two bars! The bars weigh between 170 and 200 g, compared to an average of 450/500 grams for a universal bar.
Carbon Ultra bars are recommended for kite foiling, if you use a hybrid or box kite, but also if you use a single-strut or strutless inflatable kite. They offer unparalleled finesse for better kite control, especially in light winds (to anticipate and prevent the kite from stalling), but also in strong winds. You'll be able to ride in light winds of 5 knots or less...