{"product_id":"2026-ga-kites-kite-bar","title":"2026 GA-Kites Kite Bar","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.fd-product{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;}\n.fd-wrap{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;}\n.fd-hero{padding:22px 0 6px;}\n.fd-kicker{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;margin:0 0 10px;}\n.fd-title{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.15;}\n.fd-sub{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;opacity:.92;}\n.fd-lead{margin:0;font-size:16px;}\n.fd-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.fd-badge{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px;opacity:.9;}\n.fd-divider{height:1px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.10);margin:14px 0 0;}\n.fd-section{padding:18px 0;}\n.fd-section-title{font-size:28px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 18px;position:relative;}\n.fd-section-title:after{content:\"\";display:block;width:48px;height:3px;margin-top:8px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#000,#555);border-radius:2px;opacity:.8;}\n.fd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;}\n.fd-card{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 18px 20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.02),rgba(0,0,0,0));}\n.fd-feature-title{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.2rem!important;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}\n.fd-feature-title:before{content:attr(data-num);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;opacity:.5;}\n.fd-feature-text{margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;opacity:.9;}\n.fd-note{border-left:4px solid rgba(0,0,0,.16);padding:10px 12px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.03);border-radius:10px;margin:12px 0 0;}\n.fd-compare-wrap{overflow:auto;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-radius:14px;}\n.fd-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:720px;}\n.fd-table th,.fd-table td{padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}\n.fd-table thead th{background:rgba(0,0,0,.04);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;}\n.fd-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none;}\n.fd-mini{font-size:14px;opacity:.9;margin:8px 0 0;}\n.fd-spec-table{min-width:0;}\n.fd-spec-table td:first-child{width:38%;}\n@media(min-width:768px){.fd-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fd-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-kicker\"\u003eKite Control System · Auto-Untwist · Low V \/ High Y\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fd-title\"\u003e2026 \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eGA-Kites\u003c\/span\u003e X7 Kiteboarding Control Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-sub\"\u003eAutomatic line untwisting and simple, one-hand reconnection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eGA-Kites\u003c\/span\u003e X7 Kiteboarding Control Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e combines automatic front-line untwisting with a quick release that reconnects using one hand. Available in \u003cstrong\u003e46cm and 52cm\u003c\/strong\u003e widths, it offers Low V and High Y settings to match different kite setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fd-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fd-badge\"\u003eAuto-Untwist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fd-badge\"\u003eOne-Hand QR Reconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fd-badge\"\u003eLow V \/ High Y\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fd-badge\"\u003eCovered Depower Lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fd-badge\"\u003e46cm or 52cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fd-section-title\"\u003eWhy Choose the GA X7 Bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\" data-num=\"01\"\u003eAutomatic Front-Line Untwisting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eThe integrated auto-untwist system realigns the front lines after rotations and loops, helping keep your setup organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\" data-num=\"02\"\u003eOne-Hand Reconnection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eThe quick release uses an intuitive reconnect mechanism that can be reset with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\" data-num=\"03\"\u003eSwitch Between Low V and High Y\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eA screw-adjusted configuration system lets you change the front-line split to suit your kite’s requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\" data-num=\"04\"\u003eCovered Depower Lines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eBoth depower lines are fully covered to help reduce wear and maintain a smooth, consistent feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-mini\"\u003eThe leash connection also offers a suicide-loop setting for advanced freestyle setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fd-section-title\"\u003eChoose Your Bar Width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGA publishes the following bar-width recommendations for its 2026 SPARK and PURE kites:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fd-table fd-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eX7 Bar Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e2026 SPARK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e2026 PURE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e52cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–12m², 15m² LW and 17m² LW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–13m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGA line-split guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e For \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eGA-Kites\u003c\/span\u003e kites up to 2026, GA recommends High Y with the Y split at 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fd-section-title\"\u003eX7 Control Bar FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eWhich Width Should I Choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eStart with the recommendation for your kite model and size. The table above covers the 2026 SPARK and PURE; ask Windance for help matching other kites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fd-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"fd-feature-title\"\u003eCan It Be Used with Other Kite Brands?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fd-feature-text\"\u003eLow V \/ High Y adjustment accommodates different front-line splits. A compatible pairing also needs to match the kite’s flying-line, connection and release-system requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fd-section-title\"\u003eMatch Your X7 Bar at Windance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help choosing a kite control bar or confirming compatibility? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:18005744020\"\u003e1-800-574-4020\u003c\/a\u003e with your kite model, year and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaastra Kiteboarding","offers":[{"title":"46 cm","offer_id":68102940492072,"sku":"210000057178","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52 cm","offer_id":68102941180200,"sku":"210000057179","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1627\/6520\/files\/blva0dvhfioivefqts4w.png?v=1793812365","url":"https:\/\/www.windance.com\/products\/2026-ga-kites-kite-bar","provider":"Windance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}