Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift Vs Duotone Clickbar

These bars are similar in design. They use a clicking system to adjust the steering lines rather than the center lines.

The Stick Shift is super soft on the hands

The Ocean Rodeo Stick Shift is soft and floaty; while the Duotone Clickbar is a little less soft, it's more refined. The drawback to the Clickbar is that sometimes the centerline can bind. This is due to the automatic swivel feature. The Stick Shift's main drawback is that you must flush it out between each use.

Obviously, these are small issues but something worth pointing out if we're taking a hard look at the control systems.

The Duotone Clickbar is great for waves

Between the two, the Clickbar comes with more features. The adjustable V split is one example; you can use the bar on kites that require a high or low split, or modify your bar pressure. The Clickbar is more streamlined. There are no extra parts like the springs found on the Stick Shift bar or the bulky winder on the end. The Clickbar has a window that shows you exactly how much you have trimmed the kite. You also get the automatic swivel feature when you sheet.

The trim system is as simple as twisting the bar end or clicking a button.

Testing the Ocean Rodeo Flite in 8 knots!

On the Stick Shift bar you can actually see the lines exposed inside the bottom of the bar. The grip is softer and it works well. I did find it a little more difficult to depower with the shifter, but this may just be my technique. The trim system is a winder on the end that you twist or nudge.

Based on looks alone, the Clickbar looks more refined, while the Stick Shift looks very simple. The biggest consideration here is that the Clickbar seems to offer more features and requires less maintenance, but it can bind. The Stick Shift is softer and does not bind but offers fewer features.

Ryan (Rygo) Goloversic

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