2013 NAISH BAR (SWIVEL)

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Keep it clean and it should work, this years looks to have a sealed bearing in it not sure how that will hold up to marine conditions. I wash my bar in fresh water after every session and rotate the swivel to clear it of sand before a session.

I have flushed the swivel with fresh water so many times but I did not seem to work properly. The swivel works once in 20 attempts. :(

Thanks very much anyway.

I will try soak in hot water now and apply some kind of lub and see. Thanks a lot!

I was considering buying or swapping my 2012 to 2013 bar if the swivel does work 100%.

Cheers

Would silicone spray attract sand??? i haven't given the new swivel & bearing a detailed inspection as yet; bloody well hope the bearing is marine grade & sealed?? i know in marine applications they normally apply a smear of grease to the outside of the bearing seal as a protective layer but that may be a little difficult in this application.

Hmmm thanks Diego you've prompted me to do some preventative maintenance.

I soaked the swivel in hot water for a few minutes and it really seemed to work, the swivel is spinning as never before!!!

I have to try some loops again and see how it goes. I thought of applying some sort of lub but was afraid of making it worse.

If this is the solution of our problem we just have to soak it in hot water every time before a session.

Just like a woman ... requires lots of attention and care.

Thanks again for all your comments.

Hey Diego

I use a naish loop and fitted a Mutiny kite swivel to it. Its fully sealed, self lubricating and it doesnt matter how many times I purposely try and get it to twist - it just doesnt.... the video shows it well.
Briskites over east is where I bought mine from.

i have just placed an order on this Mutiny swivel. Lets wait and see how it goes.

I read a few things about this swivel and apparently it works as a replacement for Slingshot and Naish bars.

So for those of you who have issues with your swivel it might be the way to go.

I will give you my review on it as soon as i test it.

Thanks again for all your helpful comments.

+1 for the Mutiny swivel. Works a treat.

Next Mutiny Kites order at WA Surf I will make sure there is a bunch of swivels in there for those on the west coast who'd like to grab one.

Thanks man, i really appreciate it.

In fact, i was thinking how tricky changing this swivel would be. I should be able to work it out but if i do need any help i will def contact you.

Any advise before hand just in case?

Cheers

I have just ordered my Mutiny swivel from you ( BRISKITE). It is a bit pricy indeed. I really hope it works.

In the meantime im trying to negotiate with Naish through Kite addiction to either replace to a new swivel, swap the bars or something.

As i have 2 naish park 2012 i can compare the mutiny swivel and the new 2013 naish bar. we will see.

cheers

Hey Save the whales,


Did your Mutiny Swivel come with 2 x 20 cm lines attached to it ?

I am trying to figure out whether i should remove the lines or not.

If i dont, i wont have anywhere to put my safety line through as my bar is 4 line one.
if i do remove it then i can put my safety line through one side just as it is on the original naish bar. But the problem is the lines is just too hard to remove from the swivel.

a bit confused not sure if this lines are meant to stay ...

Any advise ?

thanks a lot.