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I had the V1 version for close to 2 years and liked it.
The dynema line slider is the way to go for me now....very smooth and got used to it in one session.......it's the Andrash way.
The line is simply from one side to the other, the hook is attached to a ball swivel thingy and so far it looks like it will wear very well......simple and quiet.
I also like the added release thingy...just don't want to catch the ball on anything...so far so good.
The only diff. between the Andrash one and the Dynabar is that the line is thinner and the ball and swivel is slick, they prob. work about the same but I couldn't tell....I got the large one and am a happy camper....it is all so loose that one rides almost as if unhooked....but without the arms and kn shoulders having to work too hard.
Might have to invest in one for those days when unhooking isn't possible. Hooked in feels so restrictive, un natural and gay otherwise.
Sorry what is the Dynema Slider?? I have the V6 dynabar, what is the former mentioned?? Got any pictures as i feel in the dark here.
Used my Dynabar today in the surf for the first time - I have to say it exceeded expectations - I did own the V3 but never liked it - the steel rail was clunky and mechanical feeling.
I purchased the V7 with the pro wave slider but used the dyneema setup (which it comes with) - very natural feeling and smooth - there was no get used to it period it was just up and away - made surfing a lot easier toe side, transitions super smooth and after having a microdiscectomy at L5 S1 I can report no lower back pain at all.
The notable differences - for some reason it made the bar feel heavier but I have no idea why - apart from that all positive!!
A very happy camper and probe the best $150 I have spent in a long time.
Good news Lance.
Glad to hear you mod'ed your harness to take the 13" option. From a lot of reports an extra 2" can make a huge difference 
Also getting feed back that the Dyneema option is the preferable one for most. The 'prowave' metal slider a close second with very few opting for the 'freeride'.
Had the Dynabar for a little while now - couldnt imagine using anything else but the Dyneema setup - very natural feel and the back has zero soreness after a kite now.
For surfing I couldnt think of a better product - other than riding unhooked - which is beyond me anyway!
How does the rope kit compare to the pro-wave? Does it feel smoother and nicer when wave riding?
Yep the dyneema feels a lot smoother than the pro wave.
I had a couple of sessions with the the pro wave then a few sessions with the dyneema, for me the dyneema felt like the way to go. (if I was going to stick with it)
I have gone back to my fixed spreader bar for now though for a number of reasons but will give it another go one day because I can see the benefits for hooked in wave riding.
If I wore a seat harness or if I didn't switch stance I would definitely stick with the dynabar/dyneema setup.
However I use a waist harness (which I seem to be able to use loose enough so that it swivels around without riding up) and switch stance (so that I am pretty much always riding heel side) and also like to unhook at times (it is heaps easier to unhook and hook back in with a fixed spreader bar) so for me I think I still prefer my old set up.
Next time I try it I will shorten the rope a bit more so the hook is a bit closer to me as per the fixed bar set up, I think one of the things that made it feel a bit weird was the hook just being a little bit further away from me.
I never liked the V3 bar with the set points in it - the new prowave is much better but for me nothing comes near the Dyneema - back injury or not - although it sure does help a lot with that too - if you have the opportunity to run the 13" bar instead of the 11" that is definately the way to go!
It only took 20 minuntes to get used to the dynamics of it and as there is no fixed path with the Dyneema it feels very natural and constant - like most things you have to try to see if its for you I guess.
Im loving it
what's the bungy cord with the red ball on the end for (no rude comments from you please Lance 
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)) fixed hooks so it may just pay to try your mates, if you can, to see if its for you.
