OZONE VORTEX ULTRA X
INTO THE NEXT DIMENSION…
Super highly spec’d, the design developments made with the ozone vortex and the predictable, responsive nature of its flight, will help a huge number of riders improve their performance levels… not just the pros.
The Ozone Vortex is a tightly tuned, lightweight, three strut design that’s been supercharged with an Aluula airframe, double transversal canopy shaping and a 16 point leading edge bridle connection to deliver the most stable, agile and responsive big air kite we’ve ever made.
Imagine the Ozone Edge, with magic dust.
- New school big air inspired 3-strut design with ultra stable Aluula airframe
- 16 point leading edge bridle connection for extreme stability
- Accessible and forgiving big air performance
- Fast handling and fast flying with super reliable catch after a kite loop
- Programmed for first kite loops to biggest doubles
- Lightweight design and easy bar pressure
- Double Transversal shaping for tight and efficient canopy
- High-strength and low drag Technora bridle lines
- Ride full power for max air time all day
What’s new?
ULTRA STIFF, ULTRA RESPONSIVE, ULTRA RELIABLE
The Ozone Vortex uses a rigid Aluula air frame. Aluula’s incredible strength, stiffness and light weight qualities have helped deliver positive handling gains, particularly in the low end performance as well as when climbing up through the window, when its manoeuvrability for power and lift is key.
The added stiffness of Aluula materials helps to maintain the Vortex’s designed shape under heavy loads in extreme conditions for optimum handling and long lasting performance; the latter of which is always a crucial part of a design brief for any of our products.
Integration of Aluula is delivered alongside Ozone’s double transversal seam that runs parallel to the leading edge (also found on the Enduro V4 Reo V7 and Edge V12 kites.)Especially effective in the high lift area of the profile, this creates a beautifully tight and efficient canopy.
The Ozone Vortex Ultra-X is the result of a constant in-house design evolution that spans more than 20 years. It is built with our fundamental principles that put testing and reliability at the heart of all our products.
OZone Vortex Ultra X Aluula
Aluula can provide a tensile strength increase of as much as 38% compared to standard material construction, while tear strength is up to seven times greater. Â
Combining those advantages with the fact that careful integration of Aluula can also deliver up to a 30% weight saving, it’s the right air frame material for the high performance goals set for the Ozone Vortex Ultra-X.
ULTRA-X: ALUULA
Ozone have been working with and testing Aluula on different kite and wing prototypes for three years. Bringing materials together to deliver combined performance and reliable strength without compromising any aspect of build quality is always of utmost priority, and a reason that our returning customers place their trust in our products.
DOUBLE TRANSVERSE SAIL SHAPING
The Ozone Vortex’s Leading Edge features Double Transverse Sail Shaping creating a cleaner and tighter surface on the most important area of the aerofoil. The result is less turbulent airflow and longer skin adhesion, which positively effects the lift to drag ratio increasing overall performance.
16 POINT BRIDLE
every segment seam on the Ozone Vortex has a bridle line attached, delivering you the most stable, agile and responsive big air kite on the market
DIRECT CONNECT STRUTS
Ozone’s Direct Connect construction method improves load distribution between the Leading Edge, Struts and Canopy. Struts are connected directly to the Leading Edge with internal and external reinforcements. This unique construction method ensures clean profiles are maintained with the optimum canopy tension.
INTERNAL REINFORCEMENTS
What’s on the inside counts too – Ozone use top of the line materials and strategic internal reinforcements for increased strength and durability.
REINFORCED LEADING EDGE AND STRUTS
The Leading Edge and Struts are reinforced in high-stress areas to ensure the kite canopy remains in shape and performs at its best.
ANTI-FLAP BATTENS
A combination of soft and rigid battens strategically positioned along the trailing edge provide canopy support and reduce flutter, enhancing kite feedback to the rider and also reducing canopy material wear.
FAST FLOW ONE-PUMP INFLATION SYSTEM
The Fast Flow One-Pump Inflation System makes set up and packing quick and easy. It features single point inflation/deflation and a high air flow rate between the Struts and Leading Edge, with clips to seal the hoses to prevent unwanted air flow in case of damage.
The new silicone covers keep weight down, now you no longer have heavy wet neoprene covers
WHAT YOU FEEL With the Ozone Vortex Ultra X
- Absolute control with super clean handling
- Good response allows the rider to feel where the kite is without looking
- Comfortable front line pull through the harness to maximise edging load
- Very responsive, whippy steering to maximise lift as well as looping potential
- Superb acceleration as the kite turns tightly around its wing tips
- The confidence to pull kite loops immediately and on instinct
- Reliable and quick climb through the window after a loop
- Fingertip control to zig-zag the kite through the sky for perfect landings from height
- Light steering feel, ideal for long sessions in strong or light winds
WHy you feel it
- Ultra-X high-spec design
- Rigid, lightweight Aluula air frame delivers benefits in both strong and light winds
- 16 point bridle connection – every segment seam has a bridle line attached
- High-strength, no-stretch Technora bridle line is narrow in diameter and low drag
- Transversal shaping results in very clean and efficient canopy
- Rigid sail battens on trailing edge minimise sail flutter