KSO Bar Profile
Harlem Lead
2026The Dutch bar that skips no corners
FreerideBig AirAllroundBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Brand
Harlem
Type
4-line
Sizes
45–50 cm
Model line since
2023
KSO Editorial Scores
The same ten characteristics, scored 1–10 for every bar in the index — comparable across all brands. How we rate →
Data checked: July 2026
Depower stroke8/10
Safety release8/10
Untwist8/10
Trim access8/10
Grip comfort8/10
Durability8/10
Adjustability8/10
Line performance8/10
Ease of use8/10
Directness6/10
Preliminary editorial scores — final confirmation pending.
Model years
Sizes & RRP
S · 45 cmM · 50 cm
Available
About this bar
The Lead is Harlem's control bar and it follows the brand's pattern: match the established players feature for feature, then win on execution quality. Reviewers place it at or above the big-name standard. The natural cockpit for the Force and Go — and a serious option beyond them.
About Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a Dutch kitesurfing and wing foiling brand offering kites, wings and boards.
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