Just got a press release through from Ozone, thought it would be of interest.
Kitesurf Mag Tests the Sport & Edge issue May
Hi Everyone
Kitesurf Magazine (France) has just landed on our desk and we are stoked with the findings of their varied test team.
Kitesurf mag choose Egypt as their destination to test 19 kites from various brands with the testers chosen from a broad spectrum of ages and abilities from beginner to advanced rider giving a test result worth reading.
The Ozone Instinct Sport and the Edge were tested both receiving excellent reports.
The Sport was given the coveted “KITESURF APPROVED” stamp from the test team, one of only 3 kites in the test to receive this accolade! The fact that Kitesurf Mag do this is testament to their testing methods which give a real answer not affected by advertising $$$ like some mags unfortunately on that path! Kitesurf Mag test reports are by real everyday riders not some ego hungry team that are sponsored and may have conflicts of interest
Hats of to the Kitesurf Mag team for keeping it real…
This is what they had to say >> Excuse our Franglish ;-)
Instinct Sport 11m
Program:
The Instinct Sport is the kite polyvalent and the main kite in the Instinct range. Ideal for freeride/freestyle and unhooked tricks.
Staff riders reactions:
(Tested between 13 and 25 knots)
Details: Valve with anti return system on leading edge, scuff pads, deflate plastic tongue on leading edge valve, rescue handle. Ozone, the undisputed leader in the power kite market, launched their first water kite in 2006. In 2007 there are 3 models of Instinct, Light, Sport and Edge.
The Sport has a 5th line with several bridle lines and a span line.
The leash doesn't connect to the 5th line but a stainless ring allows you to pull on a front line to land the kite alone. For us the Sport was a pleasant surprise and was loved by everybody. It's flying characteristics are predictable and it keeps low bar pressure whilst still having good power for an 11m and gives good hang time. The trim system with a cam cleat is easy to use and the kite has a very good depower. With the new 07 shape the relaunch problems of the 06 model are gone.
+ relaunch, handling, depower, price.
- 5th line connection
Testers reactions:
Steve, 32 years old. 1.70m, 80kg, average level kiter:
Remarks: Superb! It's with this kite that I've managed my nicest jumps. You just need to pull in the bar and up you go. It's depower is very impressive. I recommend this kite to everyone.
Nicolas, 32 years old, 1.78m, 83kg, good standard kiter:
Remarks: It's the revelation of these tests. An accessible kite which inspires confidence and so allows us to try whatever we want, notably due to it's huge depower.
Instinct Edge 11m
Program: The Instinct Edge is the top of the range and top performer from Ozone for high jumps.
Staff Riders reactions:
(Tested between 13 and 25 knots)
Details: Rescue handle, deflate plastic tongue on leading edge valve, anti scuff pads. The Edge is the kite at the top of the range with an aspect ratio bigger than the Sport and is a real elevator. A little lighter in bar pressure - sometimes too light - and a little slower turning than the Sport., the Edge is reassuring when we find ourselves at the top of a jump ready to try some aerial tricks. It doesn't deform even in gusty winds - like all the Instincts in fact.
Despite being more expensive than the Sport there's surprisingly no one pump (due to the very narrow struts) which is a pity. Relaunch is excellent always with the same technique as all bow kites, by pulling on a back line. It's a kite for riders looking for hang time and performance.
+ Hang time, depower.
- No one pump, a little too light bar pressure.
Testers reactions:
Bruno, 57 years old, 1,80m, 80kg, expert rider:
Remarks: Everything’s well thought out, the netting to avoid the lines getting caught on the valves, the numbered lines, the trim is simple.
Everything matches together. When jumping the kites always where it needs to be. I loved it.
Florent, 32 years old, 1.80m, 78kg, average level kiter:
Remarks: The Edge is very stable and never falls out of the sky.
Light and reactive on the bar it's a very agreeable kite. The fittings are high quality, the trim well thought out and easy to use.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
yeah give the lowdown on the other kites:) we dont want 2 b biast to just one brand now ;)
No need to mention the other 17 kites, they are inferior.
Its just some info for those that are genuinely interested, you 3 should go and buy your mums/girls some flowers.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
quote:
Ozone, the undisputed leader in the power kite market, launched their first water kite in 2006. In 2007 there are 3 models of Instinct, Light, Sport and Edge.
quote:
Originally posted by crowling
any idea the web site for the kite mag? Not listed in ozone promo
So the only expert rider was 57 years old?
unbelievable....
Ill got some of those when Im old enough
quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
Just got a press release through from Ozone, thought it would be of interest.
Kitesurf Mag Tests the Sport & Edge issue May
Hi Everyone
Kitesurf Magazine (France) has just landed on our desk and we are stoked with the findings of their varied test team.
Kitesurf mag choose Egypt as their destination to test 19 kites from various brands with the testers chosen from a broad spectrum of ages and abilities from beginner to advanced rider giving a test result worth reading.
The Ozone Instinct Sport and the Edge were tested both receiving excellent reports.
The Sport was given the coveted “KITESURF APPROVED” stamp from the test team, one of only 3 kites in the test to receive this accolade! The fact that Kitesurf Mag do this is testament to their testing methods which give a real answer not affected by advertising $$$ like some mags unfortunately on that path! Kitesurf Mag test reports are by real everyday riders not some ego hungry team that are sponsored and may have conflicts of interest
Hats of to the Kitesurf Mag team for keeping it real…
This is what they had to say >> Excuse our Franglish ;-)
Instinct Sport 11m
Program:
The Instinct Sport is the kite polyvalent and the main kite in the Instinct range. Ideal for freeride/freestyle and unhooked tricks.
Staff riders reactions:
(Tested between 13 and 25 knots)
Details: Valve with anti return system on leading edge, scuff pads, deflate plastic tongue on leading edge valve, rescue handle. Ozone, the undisputed leader in the power kite market, launched their first water kite in 2006. In 2007 there are 3 models of Instinct, Light, Sport and Edge.
The Sport has a 5th line with several bridle lines and a span line.
The leash doesn't connect to the 5th line but a stainless ring allows you to pull on a front line to land the kite alone. For us the Sport was a pleasant surprise and was loved by everybody. It's flying characteristics are predictable and it keeps low bar pressure whilst still having good power for an 11m and gives good hang time. The trim system with a cam cleat is easy to use and the kite has a very good depower. With the new 07 shape the relaunch problems of the 06 model are gone.
+ relaunch, handling, depower, price.
- 5th line connection
Testers reactions:
Steve, 32 years old. 1.70m, 80kg, average level kiter:
Remarks: Superb! It's with this kite that I've managed my nicest jumps. You just need to pull in the bar and up you go. It's depower is very impressive. I recommend this kite to everyone.
Nicolas, 32 years old, 1.78m, 83kg, good standard kiter:
Remarks: It's the revelation of these tests. An accessible kite which inspires confidence and so allows us to try whatever we want, notably due to it's huge depower.
Instinct Edge 11m
Program: The Instinct Edge is the top of the range and top performer from Ozone for high jumps.
Staff Riders reactions:
(Tested between 13 and 25 knots)
Details: Rescue handle, deflate plastic tongue on leading edge valve, anti scuff pads. The Edge is the kite at the top of the range with an aspect ratio bigger than the Sport and is a real elevator. A little lighter in bar pressure - sometimes too light - and a little slower turning than the Sport., the Edge is reassuring when we find ourselves at the top of a jump ready to try some aerial tricks. It doesn't deform even in gusty winds - like all the Instincts in fact.
Despite being more expensive than the Sport there's surprisingly no one pump (due to the very narrow struts) which is a pity. Relaunch is excellent always with the same technique as all bow kites, by pulling on a back line. It's a kite for riders looking for hang time and performance.
+ Hang time, depower.
- No one pump, a little too light bar pressure.
Testers reactions:
Bruno, 57 years old, 1,80m, 80kg, expert rider:
Remarks: Everything’s well thought out, the netting to avoid the lines getting caught on the valves, the numbered lines, the trim is simple.
Everything matches together. When jumping the kites always where it needs to be. I loved it.
Florent, 32 years old, 1.80m, 78kg, average level kiter:
Remarks: The Edge is very stable and never falls out of the sky.
Light and reactive on the bar it's a very agreeable kite. The fittings are high quality, the trim well thought out and easy to use.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
No need to mention the other 17 kites, they are inferior.
quote:
Remarks: Everything’s well thought out, the netting to avoid the lines getting caught on the valves, the numbered lines, the trim is simple.
Everything matches together. When jumping the kites always where it needs to be. I loved it.
quote:
Originally posted by waveslavequote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
No need to mention the other 17 kites, they are inferior.
lol.
quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australiaquote:
Originally posted by waveslavequote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
No need to mention the other 17 kites, they are inferior.
lol.
Thats right Slave it is meant as a joke, we sell almost all the brands.
There are lots of good kites out there (and in our stores) - just wanting to let people know about a new one.
Its not magical, it will not make you into a Lenten or Hadlow, but it is a damn fine kite that will give you heaps of fun times and will last and last!
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
do you happen to know the breaking strain of the pin or could you find out ?
if ur gona worry get a airush 1 i love those chicken loops! wish i had some on my best bar
quote:
Originally posted by JiP
Hi Steve i just bought the 13m sport, im only a beginner. I like the kite but my instructor was worried about the chicken loop release pin he reckons it looks way too weak and taking a second look i am enclined to agree
Cheers !
Well all you doubting Thomas's should try one.
They are seriously good.
Fly one if you can get a chance.
Light bar pressure, awesomely stable, best kite i've flown in my 5 years of kiting, and I don't care if you don't believe me.
www.seabreeze.com.au/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27529&SearchTerms=Ozone,Light
Fair bit of info there, what else did you want to know, I've flown 9M and 12M a few times?
Please send/PM me any of the info I asked you for?
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
Your instructor is undoubtedly inexperienced with Ozone kites, and most instructors also have limited exposure to lots of different kites or tend to be "owned" by one particular brand because they work for a shop or are sponsored in some way by a shop or a brand. This may tend to "color" their thinking and they may tend to give biased advice.
Not saying thats what is happening in this instance, but what I have said above may help you put the comments they made into perspective.
IS IT NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE SAYING!!!!
THAT ALSO MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN INSTRUCTORS!!
You don't care who you swing that lightsaver @ do you YODA!!!
Thanks for the first class servicing you've just given to all instructors everywhere!!!!!!
I haven't been called colored since the last biggot!!!
Cheers Sam
G'day Kiterpilotoz
Sorry if you feel I have said something that concerned you.
Just to clarify, I was referrring to one instructor in particular.
There was an agenda. Its all sorted.
I am not saying that all instructors are shonky - no way, sorry if it sounded like that.
I still stand by most of what I said though, there are a lot of people out there instructors and kiters included, with limited experience of different kites, but who will openly criticise things they have no knowledge of, for a variety of reason, the main one being a commercial interest of some sort.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
quote:
Originally posted by kitepilotozquote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
Your instructor is undoubtedly inexperienced with Ozone kites, and most instructors also have limited exposure to lots of different kites or tend to be "owned" by one particular brand because they work for a shop or are sponsored in some way by a shop or a brand. This may tend to "color" their thinking and they may tend to give biased advice.
Not saying thats what is happening in this instance, but what I have said above may help you put the comments they made into perspective.
IS IT NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE SAYING!!!!
THAT ALSO MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN INSTRUCTORS!!
You don't care who you swing that lightsaver @ do you YODA!!!
Thanks for the first class servicing you've just given to all instructors everywhere!!!!!!
I haven't been called colored since the last biggot!!!
Cheers Sam
quote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
G'day Kiterpilotoz
Sorry if you feel I have said something that concerned you.
Just to clarify, I was referrring to one instructor in particular.
There was an agenda. Its all sorted.
This has got on my Goat....
there was an agenda ???im sorry but it was my post i was concerned i dont give a rats bottom if there are any hidden agenda 's i just wanted to know the breaking strain of the pin. Im draughtsman and to me there looks like a fairley direct load on that pin from the string loop. Doesnt matter what my instructor said he just brought it too my attention so blaming it on certain agendas is BS.
quote:
Originally posted by kitepilotozquote:
Originally posted by Kitepower Australia
Your instructor is undoubtedly inexperienced with Ozone kites, and most instructors also have limited exposure to lots of different kites or tend to be "owned" by one particular brand because they work for a shop or are sponsored in some way by a shop or a brand. This may tend to "color" their thinking and they may tend to give biased advice.
Not saying thats what is happening in this instance, but what I have said above may help you put the comments they made into perspective.
IS IT NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE SAYING!!!!
THAT ALSO MUST INCLUDE YOUR OWN INSTRUCTORS!!
You don't care who you swing that lightsaver @ do you YODA!!!
Thanks for the first class servicing you've just given to all instructors everywhere!!!!!!
I haven't been called colored since the last biggot!!!
Cheers Sam
Hey Jip, don't worry about the safety pin man. It won't break, would a Dr of Aeronautical engineering **** something as simple as that up?(I ****ing hope not!!!)
I don't reckon, the dude designs some of the safest paragliders in the world.
Leave ****ing things up to "other kiting companies who shall remain nameless"..[}:)]
How cool are the sandbags and repair kit?! 
oh and No pulleys!!!!!!!!!!!
