A universal kite quick release! The manufacturing companies Wichard and Panacea have great pleasure in informing you that their research into and development of a universal-fit quick release system for kitesurfing has drawn to a close.

A universal quick release! "This release, which has been developed by Michel Bousquet (designer of the new Kite control System), can be used with all systems and makes of control bar on the market today. Derived from a load-bearing swivel, the new quick release allows kitesurfers to finally let fully rip with their freestyle moves and jumps. It’s been developed specifically to conform to AFNOR (French Standards Authority) specifications, this release works by means of ‘reflex’ action, the only way possible to gain those vital 10ths of seconds that can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation, where the instant neutralisation of the kite’s pull is imperative. It also allows you to forget about the leash linking kite to rider."

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The company Wichard, aware of their role in ensuring kitesurfer safety, is making every effort possible to hurry manufacture of the new universal system and hope to make it generally available in the shops during Spring 2004.

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