Rider: 54kg , Advanced Rider
Style: Freestyle
Weather: 13-17 knots
Build Quality: 10/10
Satisfaction: 10/10
Disclosure: team rider
My Comments:
I have been riding the 2010 C4's and just received my new 2011 C4's this week. When I first went out on this kite I was amazed that I was flying an 11m, it really felt and handled like a 9m. It feels light when flying and turns smooth and tight.
* The 2011 is faster and tighter turning that last year’s model
* It relaunches heaps easier (almost by itself)
* Has an awesome boston mega valve making pumping up heaps quicker and less painful
* Has light bar pressure on the light setting and also the options for medium and heavy bar pressure to suit your own style
* Has the option to give it more of a C kite feel by moving adjusting the line in the bridle via a simple piggy tail system.
I loved the 2010 C4 but the 2011 is even better.
Cheers
Shan
Good to hear Shan as i've just ordered one ; )
Whats the low end like? Any difference to the 2010?
sk1nner....the good news is that the bottom end is better. I flew my new 11m in very light winds on Sunday and was imediatly able to notice the difference.
Rusty
Sounds like i have made the right choice then by buying one today!! 
anyone tried looping the 11m?
Mickforster .....I am 95kg, I do ride a big board a 142 Styx. This board is good in all conditions and really kind to my knees. This years 11m would be fine for you
Kiter zac .....The C4 turns very fast and loops really well, it has smooth power through the whole rotation. Like all Ozones they like to have plenty of tension in the lines when you are flying them....the boost of these is quite surprising and the hang time for a fat arse like me is really good.
Rider: 80kg , Intermediate'ish Rider (few years experience)
Style: Freestyle + abit of everything else
Weather: 15-20 knots
Build Quality: 9/10
Satisfaction: 9/10
Disclosure: Buy my own gear, moved from SS to ozone recently
My Comments:
Ok, wanted to get a couple of sessions under the belt before I commented...To sum it up this kite rocks, it has a surprising amount of low end, I had heard that i should expect to lose a few knots compared to a SLE but its nice to be pleasantly surprised. Great direct feel, with tons of pull in the turns and a super sweet bar.
Both sessions were in the lower end of the range with the first being 15-18knots then yesterday at leighton in 17-20knots. Wasn’t setting the world alight but when the wind hit the 18 or so mark it really came alive, boosts where nice and floaty but also have that more c type launch off the water. As with most c-ish kites you do have to have to have a more refined boosting technique, (not like some sle's where you can just pull the bar in and up you go) It really does reward you when you get the timing right.
I’m coming from SS RPMs, Revs and Rev2s loved the same direct'ness of the RPM, this kite (and Bar) is just more refined.
The C4s seem more user friendly too (compared to the RPM but not the REV), the extra depower from the 2010 to 2011 is noticeable. You can really just cruise around till your ready then bam the power is there when you want it.
The kite is loads faster than my 11m Rev2 and responds well to minimal bar input.
I decided to go with a 11+8 quiver this season, haven’t got the 8m yet but cant wait to try in in 25+
Not sure if the screw-on dump valve is a good idea, seems to function well but you need to be super careful about the sand entering the LE bladder. Also need to be careful when releasing it as it can fly off with the air pressure. Luckily ozone provide a great spares pack with the kite.
Running it on the medium bar pressure, but will have a play with the other settings including the wake setting on the front bridle and post an update soon.
Oh yeah, they look great in green too ; )
The boost on the 9m in 30knots is probably one of the best feelings you could ever have in your life, and I've had lasagna.
Starting to test the higher range of the 11m, had a great sesh on Wednesday on the river, was a solid 20 gusting 25+, some of the largest boost i've had. Had the kite depowered just slightly (an inch or so) so well behaved in its higher range and easy to ride powered.
Great hight with nice floatly landings too.
