I didn't get the bar width settings: when you flip the toggles from + to - the bar, visually, remained with the same length. Could you clarify, please?
@passatonvoisin
Жыл бұрын
I have the 2020 model and it has worked really well for me for the past 2-3years, save for one big issue. I really like the simple design, low V (you can turn it to high Y with an accessory), good grip in my hands, bar length adjustment, simple click easy reconnect, interchangeable chicken loops, line quality and line sections combo. North would have been smarter to install universal pigtails sure, but those are pretty cheap anyway. Trim line dangling is annoying yes and it looses elasticity over time so it will get longer and dangle more. The previous version of that line was much better, it shrunk more but maybe didn't last as long and eventually I would end up with a long dangling line. The swivel is not smooth, there is no auto-untwisting your lines for sure but it is not hard to do it by hand. That was an issue at the beginning for me but it forced me to do more rotation on my weaker side so I turned it into a positive. Now after a few years with this bar here's the only reason why I'm looking for another bar now: The depower line that runs inside the black tubing snapped on me twice, and there's no way to tell it is about to fail because it fails inside the tube. The first time I actually noticed a slight elongation before it broke. Second time it just broke on a very light wind day. The second time, I was using the replacement line sent by North under warranty. What can cause a line to break, inside a tube, where there's no friction? It looks like the splicing making the loop that comes out at the top of the tube is failing. Too bad I really liked that bar but that makes me feel uncomfortable now. @North_Kiteboarding, I hope you are reading this.
@c.l.4959
Жыл бұрын
I have the bar for 2 months as I have switched all my kite gears from F One to North. When I received the bar I had doubt about it as it did not have bearing, not auto untwist and the ball shape under the bar to grab for manual untwist. After 1 session I had 0 concern anymore. The bar works perfectly, untwist is really easy as there is some teflon in it, and as it is a low V center lines it stay untwisted - contrary to my F One Bandit with high V. May be I would have liked a stronger elastic for the depower line - so it would be super short when not elongated. Anyway if the bar is good enough for Jesse, Marc, Nick and Cohan, I believe it is good enough for me 😆
@juancamean5479
Жыл бұрын
Hi, excellent review. In your opinion, which is the best bar these days? I've to buy one and I need help.
@DveRadosti
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@davideragonesi7801
Жыл бұрын
Why front lines aro so much longer then back lines? Asking because i tested line lenght of mine (2021) after, i guess, 30 session and the front are 5-6 cm longer than the back lines.
@otn987
Жыл бұрын
I think you are de powering way too much if the foam loop is hitting your knuckles especially since the de power line has the elastic. If you de power too much the kite will also not fly as intended.
@dajobra
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I get your gripes with the bar. Try to trim your backlines before you sell it, your lines should be equal. Right now you need full "depower" for proper trim. It should solve your reach problem and the kite should fly much better. If you ask me, get the reedin bar they have perfect auto rotate
@DirkaDirka07
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I got rid of the North bar shortly after making this video. I ended up with a Slingshot bar that has the same autorotate as the previous version of the Reedin. I actually wanted to get the Reedin but it was not available locally and i needed a replacement quick. The Slingshot was a short drive away and quite a bit cheaper since it was on sale.
@KevinHarjakas
Жыл бұрын
North lines should not be equal...that's how they are supposed to be.
@albericsarrazin4250
Жыл бұрын
no need to buy anything to change the line set up just changethe pigtail point between center and rear lines
@belledetector
27 күн бұрын
That´s what I thought. only Flysurfer and F-One use 4 knots on the kite though
@bencarr605
Жыл бұрын
The lack of an auto untwist doesn’t bother me too bad since I usually just loop the kite the other way again to get it untwisted. But I don’t have the same problem with it being difficult to do by hand so definitely not a deal breaker for me. The depower is certainly the most annoying thing about this bar. Hopefully in the future the clean up that design. As far as quality goes it is top notch. Full season in already and the lines are still stiff and you couldn’t tell it’s even been used once. I do take good care of it and rinse with fresh water immediately after packing up so that may have something to do with it. Overall I’m happy with the price and quality. Will be used for years to come.
@bodhisar
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest review! It is so rare in kiteboarding.
@Jochumvideos
2 жыл бұрын
You scared my out of buying this
@sergemann5951
2 жыл бұрын
great review. line quality is great too. what kind of spreader ring are you using?
@randomreviews5810
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks Ford the video 👍 What harness are you using on the video?
@GaetanoCrisci
2 жыл бұрын
next time I suggest you an Ozone bar man
@filippoi.4138
2 жыл бұрын
Best review. I was wondering about this bar and I will never buy it. Auto untwist should be feature nr1 on a top bar. Foiling or kite looping I think I should untwist 100 times per session.
@filippoi.4138
Жыл бұрын
Tested yesterday just for fun with a reach. This bar is pain in the ass. Impossible to untwist. Horrible depower
@lukenx777
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! great to hear all the positives and negatives. That swivel mechanism is definitely a deal breaker for me too.
@vikingh3008
2 жыл бұрын
No auto untwist on the Center lines is most definitely a deal breaker, Good review
@freddydad1
2 жыл бұрын
Good review
@rarih100
5 жыл бұрын
nice video , i want buy one ☝️ you can tell me is worth it 🤞🏻, is there any good or experience with this toothpick
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
I did not have a good experience but others seem to like it. Personally, I would wait for the Diatone Cube which should be out in a couple of weeks.
@zoltangremsperger5361
5 жыл бұрын
other HX100 DVR videos on youtube has no such a noise you've mentioned. actually lots of people opinion, this is the best Toothpick quad out there
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to reply Zoltan. The problem with mine could have been a one-off, I don't know and BetaFPV never stepped up to try and help resolve it. All I had to base my review on was the one sample that I purchased myself. Statistically a sample size of one is meaningless so you're doing the right thing by checking other reviews and would encourage everyone that's interested in this quad to do the same. I think they're on the right track with the HX100, they just need up their QC game, get back to customers that have issues, and fix the obvious little things I mentioned in the video. Have a good one!
@Aridrona
5 жыл бұрын
crossfire could cause noise if thaat what you got
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
Had the FrSky.
@archer4922
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Add a little capacitor to help clean up the video. Also from my understanding the quad blade props are for 3s and the 65mm props are for 2s. I could be wrong tho.
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't try flying it with the quad blade props but it flew better on 3s with the 65mm bi-blade IMO. Current didn't get anywhere close to the 12A/motor. Peace!
@archer4922
5 жыл бұрын
DirkaDirka07 nice. I’ve been looking for a toothpick build to get and I think this may be it. Tho the one from iflight looks awesome as well.
@ericbouchard16
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am just waiting to receive mine in the mail
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, hope yours is choice!
@jizdonka
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate, I have very similar thing with 2 new Hx100s that i just got. I bnf the first one to see the camera go very poor.. Tried different battery, tried different goggles. Second one i unsealed box and i just plugged in the battery and watched the camera to test. After a minute rapidly deteriorated to dark grainy green. Have you tested just keeping the quad close? I emailed them too - looks like not a good buy atm
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
I never received a response to my support request email from Humquad. I did try flying it again this weekend and the signal was a little bit better. My hardware didn't change and I'm wondering if this is a thermal issue with the VTX on top of that poor antenna orientation. It was cooler than when I first tested it. Nevertheless it was still way worse than my Trashcan and Primo which I also flew. I did do a close-range test previously; it only took a few meters before the signal would start to deteriorate. Thanks for the kind words. My first KZitem "review". Hope you get the issues resolved with your two! Peace
@DirkaDirka07
5 жыл бұрын
Well this is strange, my notifications show another reply from you but I can't find the full text anywhere. I never did get a reply from BetaFPV. I ended up sending back the quad. I just finished a DIY 85X HD that I'm also making a swappable non-HD canopy for. Additionally, I purchased a GepRC 12A AIO and HM+ that I'll build up another Primo frame with.
@ZPFunk
5 жыл бұрын
Very in depth and smooth review, keep up the good work!
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