We have tuned each size individually to offer riders the same performance and feel they have come to know of the past C4 generations. We have brought the feel of the entire size range closer together, slightly slowing down the smaller sizes and speeding up the larger sizes for better freestyle riding and low end characteristics.

The new C4 continues with our Variable Bridle Geometry system, offering two “feel” settings. The system is simple, takes about 20 seconds to change and doesn’t involve adding or taking away any lines. The rider shifts the middle bridle lines up or down on pigtails to change the feel of the kite.

New School Setting

The C4 ships standard on this setting, it provides a slightly heavier and direct feel compared to the Freeride setting. The kite sits back a little bit more in the wind window when un-hooking, providing a more powerful load up and pop perfect for New School freestyle & wakestyle.

Freeride Setting

The Freeride setting offers a lighter bar feel and increased de-power which is perfect for freeriding and also in the waves. To use this setting simply shift the middle bridle lines to the pigtail knot closest to the leading edge.

The new C4 also has multiple trimming options offering customized handling and bar pressure. With fast and intuitive handling and un-hooked performance, combined with massive de-power and back line re-launch, the C4 is a new definition for Freestyle and Freeride Kiteboarding.

Features

• Contact Water Control System
• 4-line pulley-less system (no pulleys)
• Variable Bridle Geometry – New School (standard) & Freeride settings
• Refinement of each size for improved freestyle performance
• Canopy profiles designed for good low end & parked power
• Progressive feel throughout the throw range with massive de-power
• Explosive pop and hang time
• Fast intuitive handling with a similar feeling throughout the entire size range
• Easy back line re-launch
• One pump system for quick and easy set up

Construction features

• High volume inflate/deflate valve for quicker setup and pack down
• Improved strut construction for better canopy stability
• Internal reinforcements for improved durability
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials
• Teijin Techno Force sail material
• Dimension Polyant Dacron for the LE & Struts
• Double stitched bonded seams
• Dacron reinforced tip area for load distribution
• Reinforced leading edge and struts in high stress areas
• Reinforced trailing edge
• Light weight & low profile aerodynamic leading edge scuff pads
• Unique bladder construction with double layer section in wear areas
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

Designer Goals

The Flysurfer Unity is an extremely stable and user friendly kite designed for land kiting, snow kiting and kite boarding/surfing. It is the perfect kite for people who want to master every discipline with performance and style, whether it be on sand, grass, water or snow! This kite has a direct bar feeling, turns fast, auto-relaunches and has loads of de-power. This is the replacement for the Pulse 2 a very popular kite around the world for riders looking for a user friendly closed cell foil which still has loads of performance.

Features

• Auto relaunch at the edge of the wind window
• Massive depower
• Low backstall
• Fast turning (greatly improved vs Pulse 2)
• Very stable (almost as stable as the Viron)
• Launch handle to aid launching at the edge of the wind window
• New Infinity Bar 2.0 with certified quick release
• Direct bar feeling and progressive steering forces
• New kite and board bag
• Better drifting for improved wave riding and unhooked performance
• Simplified bridling
• Improved durability

Bar

A bar is only as good as its quick release. Together with the Infinity 2.0 Control Bar, we introduce our new Infinity 2.0 QR. At first glance you can only imagine how brilliant this component really is. First of all, it fulfills the French safety norms to perfection, which only very few kiting quick releases do.

The force needed to release the QR is minimal in relation to the load. Even with 400 kilograms of load, the release force remains under ten dekanewtons (similar to kilograms). The QR design is optimized to be resistant against snow, sand, dirt and small rocks, as much as possible. But that is still not all. We focused on the smallest of details. There is no metal part at the end of the loop that can become tangled behind the harness hook.The system is intuitive and can be reset easily and quickly. In addition, we made sure that you can release dependably, even when wearing thick gloves.

Disruptive or dangerous accidental releases are practically eliminated. A heavy component? Hardly. The Infinity 2.0 QR weighs only 157 grams and offers the most compact construction of all chicken loops with a comparable range of functions.

Sizes:

• 6m
• 8m
• 10m
• 12m

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Website: Flysurfer Unity

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Equippedwith a simple bridle construction and a sophisticated 4 line setup with reliable safety function the kite will satisfy all skills from rookies during their first free rides to experts doing freestyle moves or hang gliding. Withits small packing size it’s the perfect companion for hiking to lonesome powderbeats.

Although developed for snowkiting this kite satisfies also at hard grounds e.g. mountains or buggy terrains.

Characteristics:

• Effective profile shape for wide wind range and great performance
• effective depower
• responding bar feedback
• great upwind performance
• simple usage

Video:

Website: JN Luis 2011
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The new HQ Matrixx is not a replacement for the Neo2, rather it is an additional kite to their Closed Cell product line with the Matrixx being a much higher aspect ratio kite. The Matrixx comes in three available sizes including a 9.0m, 12.0m and 15.0m.

Video:

Website: HQ Matrixx 2011
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The Park utilizes just enough sweep to maximize depower and allow easy relaunch. The Swept Compact C platform remains very close to a real C-shape in order to provide the crispness and feel in the bar that you really need.

Designed with fun in mind, the Park provides the rider with the power to boost, the handling to hit the lip with style and the ability to feel good in any condition.

Design Characteristics:

• Super easy handling
• Effortless water relaunch
• Power to boost
• Superior low-end performance

What’s New: We focused on the low-end power delivery without losing any of the light, crisp feel. LE percentage and profile depth have been tuned to improve the low-end pull. We also slightly reduced the sweep in order to get the overall platform closer to a real classic C-shape. To maintain the relaunch characteristics, we slightly extended the wing tips, to keep the same leverage on the overall kite when the rider pulls on the back line.

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The Result: The rider can expect earlier planing without sacrificing handling. The bar feel is crisper, which means the rider can better feel what the kite is doing and can steer it with precision. The relaunch is also improved over last year’s edition.

Website: Naish Park 2012
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The Ultralite is 25% (on average) lighter than the standard Frenzy, and the reduced packed size leaves you with more space for other important tools needed during backcountry sessions.

The top surface is made from Porcher Sport Skytex 36gm2 cloth – this cloth is lightweight and packable while still retaining a good level of durability. The bottom surface is Porcher Sport Ultralite 27gm2 – this material is just as strong, but being an ultra light-weight cloth it is not designed to be heavily abused.

The Ultralite version is more sensitive to handling on the ground and cannot take as much punishment as the standard Frenzy. It will last for hundreds of hours when properly cared for, but will not withstand endless abuse. This is really only a choice for people that know how to handle their kites in all conditions!

We recommend the Frenzy Ultralite for experienced kiters that need to save weight and volume wherever they can. In control of the right person the Ultralite really feels lighter moving through the air and launches in even the slightest breeze. We are sure you guys out there that use it for what it’s been made for will love it!

THE FRENZY DESIGN

The Frenzy incorporates new technologies from Ozone’s world leading paraglider designs, as well as an added safety option with the new Contact Snow Control System, allowing for easy 100% flag-out safety whilst retaining the brake handle landing option.

The partially closed leading edge with mesh openings gives ultimate performance, clean air intake and extra strength. A refined diagonal rib configuration helps optimize bridal line layout; this has enabled us to achieve a 28% reduction in line drag and a more direct feel.

An increased number of cells and reduced cell width allow more control of the upper and lower surfaces. More cells also help reduce the amount of billowing (ballooning) of the cells, resulting in cleaner surfaces and better overall performance.

The Frenzy incorporates the “Link” line, which connects both sides of the Speed System together to maintain the correct distance between both sides of the kite. This Link line therefore controls the tension transmitted through the kite which aids stability.

These improvements add to the performance of the kite in all aspects; faster smoother direct handling, more power produced throughout the speed range, better stability and more de-power than ever before.

The Frenzy is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys.

FRENZY ULTRALITE DESIGN & PERFORMANCE FEATURES >>

• Highest quality and lightweight Ultralite & Skytex canopy materials
• Double Pulley Speed System with new Ronstan Orbit Pulleys
• Direct and responsive handling
• Easy and controllable power
• Mega de-power range
• Improved stability
• Improved landing characteristics
• Simple re-launch
• Partially closed cell leading edge for ultimate performance
• Mesh openings for clean air intake and extra strength
• Dirt-Outs in tips
• Diagonal Ribs
• Mylar edged tips
• 54cm Contact Snow Control System with the Original Ozone Y-Line design & new Flag-Out Safety
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials; Highest grade Ultralite & Skytex canopy with Edelrid sheathed bridal lines
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

Website: Ozone Frenzy Ultralite

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This new total flag out option is extremely useful when landing the kite at the top of a mountain. It allows you to completely kill the power and pack up in safety, ready to Freeride down the mountain. When attaching the new flag out line, ensure it goes under the link line.

The partially closed leading edge with mesh openings gives ultimate performance, clean air intake and extra strength. A refined diagonal rib configuration helps optimize bridal line layout; this has enabled us to achieve a 28% reduction in line drag and a more direct feel.

An increased number of cells and reduced cell width allow more control of the upper and lower surfaces. More cells also help reduce the amount of billowing (ballooning) of the cells, resulting in cleaner surfaces and better overall performance.

The Frenzy incorporates the “Link” line, which connects both sides of the Speed System together to maintain the correct distance between both sides of the kite. This Link line therefore controls the tension transmitted through the kite which aids stability.

These improvements add to the performance of the kite in all aspects; faster smoother direct handling, more power produced throughout the speed range, better stability and more de-power than ever before.

The Frenzy is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys. Three unique blow-out-valves on the under surface allow the internal volume of air to be released when the kite is crashed into the ground.

FRENZY DESIGN & PERFORMANCE FEATURES >>

• Double Pulley Speed System with new Ronstan Orbit Pulleys
• Direct and responsive handling
• Easy and controllable power
• Mega de-power range
• Improved stability
• Improved landing characteristics
• Simple re-launch
• Partially closed cell leading edge for ultimate performance
• Mesh openings for clean air intake and extra strength
• Dirt-Outs in tips
• Diagonal Ribs
• Blow out valves
• Mylar edged tips
• 54cm Contact Snow Control System with the Original Ozone Y-Line design & new Flag-Out Safety
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials; Highest grade OzTex 40D and Edelrid sheathed bridal lines
• Ozone warranty and back-up service guaranteed

Website: Ozone Frenzy

The new bridal plan design gives the rider a 100% flag out option. We still recommend that you land using the webbing brake handle to cleanly stall your kite, i.e. when taking a short break.

This new total flag out option is extremely useful when landing the kite at the top of a mountain. It allows you to completely kill the power and pack up in safety, ready to Freeride down the mountain.

What’s important for an entry level kite is excellent stability, easy to control constant power and safety. Thanks to the Access’s design riders are able to concentrate on their riding technique with confidence.From your first lessons on the snow to learning how to jump, backcountry riding and unhooked freestyling, the Access does it all!

Our design team and Pro riders always have a 4m or 6m with them when going backcountry as their “get out of jail card free” high wind kite.

The Access is constructed from top quality materials and features a double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit Block Series 20 pulleys. Four unique blow-out-valves on the under surface allow the internal volume of air to be released when the kite is crashed into the ground.

Website: Ozone Access

After the earlier snowkites by Gin, the Inuit and Eskimo, the Yeti is the latest Gin model. The designers strive for optimal stability in gusty conditions for freestylers and lighter wind conditions.

The 5th line gives the Yeti total depower when the safety is used, when relaunching there is no pressure in the power zone. The Yeti has a simple bridle system. According to Gin the flying characteristics of the Yeti are smooth and precise.

The bar pressue is enough for good feedback, but not that much that your arms get tired during long cross country trips. The Yeti has good upwind performance and strives to find a balance between comfort and performance. Gin has been into paragliding for more then 25 years, therefor you can count on high quility materials. The Yeti is durable, simple and strong. A kite you can depend on in the mountains.

The size of the bar depends on the size of the kite. The lines are extra strong to prevent damage from the board or the skis. The Yeti comes with a camelback bag for crosscountry trips (with extra straps for skis, boots or shoes) and also a pocket for you iPhone.

Website: Gin Yeti

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