All Globe Kites (GK) include the A-KPO Bridle System, which make it very easy to change adjustments, allowing you the freedom easily tune the kite to your style and increase its wind range. The attachment points are simple lark's head knots, allowing for quick and easy

adjustments on the beach.

Check out the Globe Kites Bridle Tuning Guide below for tips and videos on how to tune you GK Trix and Sonic kites.

GK Sonic Bridle Tuning-

AKPO ( Adjustable Kite Power Optimiser)

bridle adjustments, get more or less bar pressure, turning speed, performance in low wind range:

  • F3/F5 is the factory setting for both Sonic and Trix.
  • If you move to F2 or F1 (0nly Sonic) you will get more bar pressure and quicker turning.
  • For very light bar pressure and good performance in light wind, set the Sonic on F4/F5.


GK Trix BridleTuning-

  • F3/F5 is the factory setting for the Trix.
  • For wave riding, F2/F4, will give you very sharp turning speed.
  • You have 2 positions for the back lines on the Trix, B2 is is factory setting for higher turning speed.