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Ozone Kites for 2010

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Created by Addikt > 9 months ago, 7 Jan 2010
Addikt
WA, 553 posts
7 Jan 2010 6:05PM
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Has anyone got anything good or bad to say about the new C4, what’s it like in the upper wind range limits? If you have done a demo lately or have one can you compare it to what you normally fly, and how does it rate compared or why you changed over!

What’s the re-launch like and how do the ozone bar ends "rivets" on the inflatable kites hold up. I have a trainer that gets a lot of abuse in high winds and I find they have worked lose?

Looks like a really nice kite.........heard the Catalyst is also due for release Jan what type of rider is it targeted at etc......

Thanks,

8 Jan 2010 1:43PM
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Addikt said...

Has anyone got anything good or bad to say about the new C4, what’s it like in the upper wind range limits? If you have done a demo lately or have one can you compare it to what you normally fly, and how does it rate compared or why you changed over!

What’s the re-launch like and how do the ozone bar ends "rivets" on the inflatable kites hold up. I have a trainer that gets a lot of abuse in high winds and I find they have worked lose?

Looks like a really nice kite.........heard the Catalyst is also due for release Jan what type of rider is it targeted at etc......

Thanks,


Disclosure : I sell Ozone kites

Fact - I sell them because I really like them though and they produce amazing quality with exceptional back up service and they listen to feedback.

When and where did you buy that trainer kite?
Have the bar ends actually broken off or are they just a bit loose?
Anyway get in touch and I'll sort you out, contact steve(at)kitepower.com.au

The Catalyst is aimed at the mass market, which is now inclusive of wave riding. Its aimed at the same market the worlds most popular kites are aimed at.
We should be getting some demos in really soon.

C4's = amazing kite, so easy to use with really direct feel at the bar, light to medium bar pressure, that rises slightly in higher winds.
There is more than enough depower for most riders, but its all done with no pulleys and direct connecting rear lines.
I have been out in very gusty conditions (desperate) and been kiting in 17 -22/23 conditions and have been hit by a gust in the mid 30's, on an 11M C4.
I was nicely power in the 17-22/23 stuff but actually got semi t-bagged in the 30+er, no biggy though just did a transition and landed and immediately edged hard and kept the speed down and kited through the gust.
What I am saying is that there is a defined limit to the depower, not like some SLE and Bow kites that have a much longer bar throw and higher depower range.

Its not a magic kite that has unlimited wind range, but it has a wide range similar to any other bow and sle except at the very top end, where you will find there is a limit.
Its very easy to self launch (just like bows/sle's) and self land, because of the below the bar flagging and relaunch in the water is quick and easy by pulling one rear line.

Boosting and hang time are huge, and I've now ridden in waves a few times and I really rate them for wave riding, they drift well, can be depowered enough with one arm and steered while toeside.

Hard to find a negative with this kite.


Addikt
WA, 553 posts
10 Jan 2010 9:53PM
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Thanks Steve,

I read all the other reviews from AKS and other peeps that have tested and all seem really positive, as a personal preference I think they could change the safety leash release sleeve to look as slick and the chicken loop assembly.......but then again I may have other issues if I am concerned about looks over functionality

I think I may very well consider looking into getting this as my next kite provided the test drive goes to plan.......

Anyway better start that tin of cash and hide it from the ball and chain.



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