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2022 North Navigator Kiteboarding Bar Review (Raw)
A raw review of the 2022 North Navigator bar based on my own impressions after about 4 days of use. Made this because I didn't find any non-North, non-store reviews of the bar. Bar was purchased from Real Watersports in NC with my own money and opinions are my own alone. If you are considering this bar check out video, and especially the last section to make sure you're OK with that center line unswivel as I found it to be a deal-breaker. I had hoped it would loosen up with use but see no evidence of that. I was told by Real that the swivel is operating "as designed" so I don't have much hope that this will be resolved.
Apologies in advance for the wording mistakes and the "umms".
Kite safe and have fun!
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Blind unboxing of HumQuad (BetaFPV) HX-100 100mm quad. Post your questions and I'll do my best to answer. If there's interest I can do a review. I haven't flown it yet but I can also add these observations: 1) The PIDs are all stock for that AIO board so no effort was made to tune it. 2) The battery strap is slippery and does not hold the battery well. 3) The battery lays against the raised bol...
HumQuad (BetaFPV) HX100 Review
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My quick review of the HumQuad HX100; 2-3s "toothpick" class quad by BetaFPV. As of July 11th, 2019, I do not recommend spending ~$120 on this quad, the video issues and all the little oversights add up fast. There are many other options in this class available now so purchase something else or wait until BetaFPV sorts out the issues in the next version; seems to be the modus operandi with RC c...

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  • @fredddy_
    @fredddy_ 2 місяці тому

    What is this ring on your harness?

  • @lomaleks1332
    @lomaleks1332 6 місяців тому

    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
    @passatonvoisin Рік тому

    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
    @c.l.4959 Рік тому

    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
    @juancamean5479 Рік тому

    Hi, excellent review. In your opinion, which is the best bar these days? I've to buy one and I need help.

  • @DveRadosti
    @DveRadosti Рік тому

    thank you

  • @davideragonesi7801
    @davideragonesi7801 Рік тому

    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
    @otn987 Рік тому

    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
    @dajobra Рік тому

    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
      @DirkaDirka07 Рік тому

      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
      @KevinHarjakas Рік тому

      North lines should not be equal...that's how they are supposed to be.

  • @albericsarrazin4250
    @albericsarrazin4250 2 роки тому

    no need to buy anything to change the line set up just changethe pigtail point between center and rear lines

    • @belledetector
      @belledetector 3 місяці тому

      That´s what I thought. only Flysurfer and F-One use 4 knots on the kite though

  • @bencarr605
    @bencarr605 2 роки тому

    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
    @bodhisar 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your honest review! It is so rare in kiteboarding.

  • @Jochumvideos
    @Jochumvideos 2 роки тому

    You scared my out of buying this

  • @sergemann5951
    @sergemann5951 2 роки тому

    great review. line quality is great too. what kind of spreader ring are you using?

  • @randomreviews5810
    @randomreviews5810 2 роки тому

    Hi. Thanks Ford the video 👍 What harness are you using on the video?

  • @GaetanoCrisci
    @GaetanoCrisci 2 роки тому

    next time I suggest you an Ozone bar man

  • @filippoi.4138
    @filippoi.4138 2 роки тому

    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
      @filippoi.4138 2 роки тому

      Tested yesterday just for fun with a reach. This bar is pain in the ass. Impossible to untwist. Horrible depower

  • @lukenx777
    @lukenx777 2 роки тому

    Awesome review! great to hear all the positives and negatives. That swivel mechanism is definitely a deal breaker for me too.

  • @vikingh3008
    @vikingh3008 2 роки тому

    No auto untwist on the Center lines is most definitely a deal breaker, Good review

  • @freddydad1
    @freddydad1 2 роки тому

    Good review

  • @rarih100
    @rarih100 5 років тому

    nice video , i want buy one ☝️ you can tell me is worth it 🤞🏻, is there any good or experience with this toothpick

    • @DirkaDirka07
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      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
    @zoltangremsperger5361 5 років тому

    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
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      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
    @Aridrona 5 років тому

    crossfire could cause noise if thaat what you got

  • @archer4922
    @archer4922 5 років тому

    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
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      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
      @archer4922 5 років тому

      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
    @ericbouchard16 5 років тому

    Great video, I am just waiting to receive mine in the mail

    • @DirkaDirka07
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      Thanks Eric, hope yours is choice!

  • @jizdonka
    @jizdonka 5 років тому

    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
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      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 UA-cam "review". Hope you get the issues resolved with your two! Peace

    • @DirkaDirka07
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      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
    @ZPFunk 5 років тому

    Very in depth and smooth review, keep up the good work!

    • @DirkaDirka07
      @DirkaDirka07 5 років тому

      Thank you for the nice comment, much appreciated!