Description
The Quick Release Retainer is a small but important replacement part for standard kiteboarding quick release systems. It is designed to help hold the quick release loop securely in place on your spreader bar hook while riding.
This part is also commonly known as a locking tube, chicken finger, chicken stick, donkey stick, or donkey dick. Regardless of the name, its job is the same: to help prevent the loop from slipping out of position during normal riding.
Over time, a quick release retainer can wear down. This usually depends on the shape of your spreader bar hook and how often the retainer is inserted and removed. Friction and repeated movement can cause the material to soften, bend, or lose its original shape.
In more extreme situations, such as a hard crash or sudden load, the retainer can also break. Replacing a worn or damaged retainer helps keep your quick release system working as intended and ensures your loop sits correctly on the hook.
This replacement quick release retainer is suitable for several standard kiteboarding quick release loops, not only the Lacuna Apex Bar. Always check the shape and size of your current retainer to ensure compatibility with your setup.
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As the official Lacuna distributor in South Africa, we supply genuine replacement parts with local support and nationwide delivery, making it easier to keep your gear in top condition.
