[Steve-O]

All good advice Tom.

Just to clarify, I never mentioned the chicken loop in hand idea. Might be confusing that with someone else. No biggie.

There are all kinds of methods to be safe, you just have to find what works best for you. The time to figure this out is not when you are in trouble, but to practice releasing the kite in a controlled area with lighter winds. Just to see what is going to happen so you know what to expect.

Center line rings are the best option IMO, and can easily be put on alot of kites that don't have them. Usually kites without pulleys on the bar have the rings on the back lines which as stated can be a mess. Yes and if hooked up wrong, you are even in bigger trouble.

Moral of the story, educate yourself on all aspects of the kites safety and practice using them all.

I like the kites that have the below bar safety ring and allow you to flag the kite in this same ring. What could be better???

I know of some.....are there others?

Ozone
Rev
Flexi ION (in 5 line setting)
North Kites
5 Line C kites
Blade

What other companies are using this safety as part of their design???

Yes Danny, that rings a bell.