Get mine next week, cant wait.

This looks very Interesting to me even if there is some upwind performance loss I'm not too fused but i hope the lines are Kevlar and not dyneema. Also, I like to use the rear line stall to stow method and this wing looks like only the front lines are thicker but I guess I can change method. Leading edge looks very nice with all the bridal connection points. Very much looking forward to hearing more. Looks very nice.

Sheps said..
This looks very Interesting to me even if there is some upwind performance loss I'm not too fused but i hope the lines are Kevlar and not dyneema. Also, I like to use the rear line stall to stow method and this wing looks like only the front lines are thicker but I guess I can change method. Leading edge looks very nice with all the bridal connection points. Very much looking forward to hearing more. Looks very nice.

The bridles are a new material - but I don't know what.

Sabfoil Ala dw lines are great and doesn't tangle that much Vs my pocket rocket. Ozone has way to many lines on the Ozone pocket Vs Sabfoil Ala dw. The new version seems to have many lines as well=drag.

Intressting to see how much upwind you loose with this design Vs pocket rocket.

ozonekites.com/wing/wings/powerpack/

Website is up and running.

airsail said..
So what's a secondhand pocket rocket worth now?

Interesting how they very specifically encouraged beginners to stick with the pocket rocket, I wonder in practice how different they are.

I'm one of those that loved the pocket rocket but also wasn't a huge fan of the material used for the lines. As someone with no kiting background I'm exceptionally good at getting tangles and ozones lines seem to do it more often than say a frigate I was also using.

Looks like the huge leaps in performance are slowing, increased wind range is really what I'm hoping to see.

yeh think there is some over reaction here . I've used the PR many times now (4.3 and 3.6) and if you are competant enough there is no issue with the lines - like any bit of kit you learn to use it. But man they are so good to fly and rip upwind if needed. But no doubt they could be better but not a deal breaker for me. Just learn your pack down and get better.

That sneaky russian Dimitry gets all the new toys!
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From this review it confirms what I had guessed about the power packs upwind abilities. Not as good as the pocket rocket but still pretty decent. It would be weird if ozone brought out a pwing that didn't go upwind at all.

airsail said..
So what's a secondhand pocket rocket worth now?

Same as before. This isn't a replacement product so there's no change in value IMO.

I see them selling used in the states for $800ish

The foilrat interview with the designer is pretty good. I didn't listen to the whole thing but just checked out the comparison to pocket rocket info. In there the designer says the pocket rocket scores a 10/10 for upwind while the Power Pack gets a 6 or 7 out of 10 due to the cupped trailing edge that is far more powerful for takeoff.

Jeroensurf said..
So how does the PR that scores 10/10 goes upwind against a wing? Is that similar?

Pretty similar once you have it dialed. I'm a little more efficient with a wing, but I'm also just more experienced with a wing (and I can hit 100% of my tacks with a wing vs 0% with a parawing where I am gybing). If I take too hard an angle with the parawing, and I hit less powered water (like the back of swell), I need to bear off a little to keep lift in the foil. Hard to explain until you feel it, but I feel like theres a finer line with the parawing between going upwind efficiently and pointing too far. The real experienced guys are going upwind just as efficiently with a PR vs a wing. PR seems to be one of the most efficient single skins upwind and double skins are even more efficient than the PR.

BWalnut said..
The foilrat interview with the designer is pretty good. I didn't listen to the whole thing but just checked out the comparison to pocket rocket info. In there the designer says the pocket rocket scores a 10/10 for upwind while the Power Pack gets a 6 or 7 out of 10 due to the cupped trailing edge that is far more powerful for takeoff.

So maybe what we need is a wang that can form a cupped trailing edge for takeoff then un-cup for going upwind?

broVan said..

BWalnut said..
The foilrat interview with the designer is pretty good. I didn't listen to the whole thing but just checked out the comparison to pocket rocket info. In there the designer says the pocket rocket scores a 10/10 for upwind while the Power Pack gets a 6 or 7 out of 10 due to the cupped trailing edge that is far more powerful for takeoff.

So maybe what we need is a wang that can form a cupped trailing edge for takeoff then un-cup for going upwind?

Look frwd to feeling how that cupped trailing edge and fuller 'parachute' profile of the cells behaves when edging hard upwind.
Will all that 'scooping' not contribute to canopy bagging out with all those water starts?

jboz said..
Just for info, I have just listed a power pack on Seabreeze for sale. Details there
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Foiling-Wind-Wings/~ms-1b/2025-Ozone-Power-Pack-5-metre.aspx?_page=1&search=OgJl4A3BHZulc8lVTodjpNSn7rmuhIzT

why selling now?

Tried PowerPack first time today. Absolutely amazing. I am honestly speechless.
Coming from Pocket Rocket first and then BRM Kanahas (was looking for that short line feel) I think the PP is the ultimate, perfect blend of both.
* Retract and redeploy became a 100% success rate biz.
* Lines are sturdy and easy on the hand palms.
* construction quality is outstanding. Trailing edge is now all reinforced in the high pressure zones.
* wind range is excellent on both ends and, compared to the BRM, gusts handling is far superior.

This is, by far, the most refined, easy to ride and confidence inspiring Parawing out there by a large margin.