{"product_id":"duotone-trust-bar-2027-kitesurfing-control-bar","title":"Duotone Trust Bar Quad Control 2027 Kitesurfing Kite Bar – Purple\/Bright-Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duotone Trust Bar Quad Control 2027 is a four-line kite bar for riders who prefer familiar rope-and-cleat depower, with adjustable width, 22+2m lines and the Iron Heart VI Click-In safety system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect, familiar trimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e the DPL24 depower line works with a Vario Cleat and adjustment clip - this is not the Click Bar's push-button trim system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy safety reassembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Iron Heart VI Click-In system lets the chicken loop click back into place after activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise steering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3mm FLITE99 2.0 back lines and 1.5mm FLITE99 2.0+ front lines are designed to minimise stretch and provide direct feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable for different kite sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\/M changes between 42\/49cm and M\/L between 46\/53cm; both Board-Worx options use 22m lines with 2m extensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible V setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e a metal V-distributor is fitted, with an optional Low-V configuration for compatible kite setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple four-line configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 2027 Trust Bar is available only as a four-line bar; Duotone does not list a fifth-line upgrade kit for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDuotone Trust Bar 2027 vs 2026: what has actually changed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Trust Bar is an evolution of the 2026 model rather than a complete redesign. Duotone's 2027 product information identifies three changes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack DPL24 depower line\u003c\/strong\u003e - the proven DPL24 rope-and-cleat depower system carries over, but the depower line is now black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew C78 colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e - purple and bright orange replace the 2026 C54 turquoise\/red colour scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional front-line pigtails\u003c\/strong\u003e - supplied to provide more trim adjustment at the kite connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrust Bar 2026\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrust Bar 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDPL24 line with Vario Cleat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame system; DPL24 line is now black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-line connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal, sleeved pigtail construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional front-line pigtails for improved trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC54 turquoise\/red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC78 purple\/bright-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron Heart VI Click-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarried over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlying lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLITE99 2.0 back \/ FLITE99 2.0+ front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarried over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/M 42\/49cm; M\/L 46\/53cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-line only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-line only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 2027 Trust Bar worth paying more for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 2027 model if you want the latest purple\/bright-orange colourway and the additional front-line pigtails for more trim choice. If those changes are not important to you, a discounted 2026 Trust Bar remains strong value because the principal safety system, flying lines, bar widths and DPL24\/Vario Cleat depower arrangement are substantially unchanged. We would rather make that distinction clear than pretend the 2027 is a completely different bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuotone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuotone item code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44270-3201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC78 purple\/bright-orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard-Worx sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/M 22+2m and M\/L 22+2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable widths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/M 42\/49cm; M\/L 46\/53cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLITE99 2.0, 1.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLITE99 2.0+, 1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepower system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDPL24 depower line with Vario Cleat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron Heart VI Click-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV-distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal ring; optional Low-V configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-line only; no fifth-line upgrade kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£459\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrust Bar 2027 FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2027 Trust Bar a complete redesign?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Its core safety, line, width-adjustment and depower systems carry over from the 2026 model. The documented updates are the colourway, black DPL24 line and additional front-line pigtails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Trust Bar have push-button depower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Trust Bar uses a DPL24 depower line with a Vario Cleat. “Click-In” describes the Iron Heart VI safety\/chicken-loop reconnection system, not the trimming method. Riders wanting Duotone's push-button trim system should look at the Click Bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe S\/M bar adjusts between 42 and 49cm, while the M\/L adjusts between 46 and 53cm. Both versions stocked by Board-Worx have 22m lines plus 2m extensions. Check the recommended bar width and line length for your particular kite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be converted to five lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Duotone lists the 2027 Trust Bar only as a four-line option, without a fifth-line upgrade kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an independent 2027 review?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have not found a genuine independent 2027 test yet. For background on the shared Trust Bar platform, read this clearly labelled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glissevolution.com\/blog\/actualites-1\/duotone-trust-bar-2025-test-et-avis-605\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eearlier-model Duotone Trust Bar 2025 test and comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help choosing between the discounted 2026 model and the new 2027 version? Talk to the Board-Worx team for straightforward advice, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.board-worx.com\/collections\/bar-lines\"\u003ekite bars and lines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duotone","offers":[{"title":"M\/L (22-24m)","offer_id":57392855155068,"sku":"9010583318950","price":459.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S\/M (22-24m)","offer_id":57392855384444,"sku":"9010583318967","price":459.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/1458\/7572\/files\/duotone-trust-bar-quad-control-2027-purple-orange-white.png?v=1788346879","url":"https:\/\/www.board-worx.com\/products\/duotone-trust-bar-2027-kitesurfing-control-bar","provider":"Boardworx","version":"1.0","type":"link"}