OZONE VORTEX V2 ULTRA X
UNRESTRICTED BIG AIR & KITE LOOP MACHINE
An unrestricted big air & kite loop machine, accessible for intermediates and above. Offering the magic combo of fast and predictable turning with amazing forward drive, combined with huge lift and hangtime. The Vortex V2 Ultra-X will fill you with confidence in any heart pumping situation.
Clean and predictable handling makes riding feel simple in the best way. It’ll shoot you up when you ask it to and respond instantly without feeling twitchy. Built for the big days, the ‘send it’ moments and for bringing wild ideas to reality. The Vortex will take you from safely landing your first kite loops to navigating the sky, throwing the craziest doubles in mind bending conditions.
The Vortex isn’t just for the crazies. We’ve pushed the jumping performance at the bottom end of each size too, so you can practice your tricks in calmer conditions. If you dream of throwing twin-tip tricks in what would ordinarily be foiling-only conditions, the new ultra light weight Vortex 17m will be your ultimate ally.
- Confidently land your first kite loops or push mind-blowing mega loop combinations
- Forward drive prevents stalling and offers a super reliable catch every time
- Re-worked canopy tension and stiffer leading edge for pin point handling feedback
- New Anti-Flap battens on underside of canopy reduce wear for longer lasting performance
- Sizes 10m–17m: lighter double ripstop 46g canopy — up to 150g weight saving
- Sizes 9m and below: triple ripstop 55g canopy for ballistic strength on the big days
- New 17m size — the lightest 3-strut kite on the market, built for light wind sending
- Refined 16-point bridle for further enhanced depower and handling delight
- Full Aluula airframe — ultra stiff, ultra light, ultra reliable
- Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m / 13m / 15m / 17m
What’s new in the V2?
EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. LET IT HAPPEN.
Here’s what’s new in the Vortex V2 that will help take your big air twin-tip kitesurfing to the next level:
Even more direct feel and tighter control — Re-worked canopy tension in each size alongside a stiffer leading edge delivers pin point handling feedback. Know where the kite is without ever needing to look at it.
Even longer lasting performance — New Anti-Flap battens positioned on the underside of the canopy with added reinforcements reduce canopy wear, ensuring your kite performs like new for longer.
Extra lightwind firepower — Sizes 10m to 17m now feature the proven lighter weight double ripstop 46g canopy. By shaving off up to 150g, we’ve created big-sized kites that rival the agility of much smaller models and can compete with similar size foil kites for power. Smaller sizes (9m and below) continue to use the triple ripstop 55g canopy cloth for ballistic strength on the big days.
New 17m size — Designed for riders who refuse to stop riding hard when the wind is light. To date, it’s the lightest 3-strut kite on the market.
Further enhanced depower and feeling — Small tweaks to the Vortex’s signature 16-point bridle system have further contributed to the overall handling delight.
THE MAGIC COMBINATION — EXPLAINED BY LEAD DESIGNER DOM ZIMMERMANN
The Vortex’s high-aspect shape is similar to our pure big air and hangtime machine, the Edge. While the Vortex V2 also has a lot of depower and is awesome for any sort of boosting, the difference is that it has more handling response for megaloop performance — and even double and triple loops if you dare!
Much of that comes from the extra arc shape, which increases the handling response and moves the rotation point further into the middle of the kite. The Vortex V2 has a beautiful balance between movement and power, gripping the entire way around its turn. No slips. No momentary loss of control. Power, consistent speed of movement, and control at your fingertips.
“We wanted to build a kite that inspires confidence in all situations. If you’re serious about improving your own twin-tip big air riding, then choose the Vortex V2, and let it happen.” — Dom Zimmermann, Lead Designer
ALUULA PERFORMANCE AIRFRAME
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. Careful integration of Aluula can also deliver up to a 30% weight saving overall. The 3-strut design combined with the unbeatable stiffness of the Aluula airframe means the Vortex V2 feels assured in strong and gusty winds, while also injecting huge performance for tricky light wind sessions.
DOUBLE TRANSVERSE SAIL SHAPING
The 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 affects the lift to drag ratio increasing overall performance. Every panel is millimetre perfect and every stitch made with precision using single-layer laser cut technology — creating a beautifully tight canopy tension that’s consistent across the whole kite.
REFINED 16 POINT BRIDLE
Every segment seam on the Ozone Vortex V2 has a bridle line attached, delivering the most stable, agile and responsive big air kite on the market. High performance Technora bridle lines offer a vast reduction in parasitic drag and reduced weight. Small tweaks to the V2’s signature 16-point bridle system have further enhanced depower and feeling throughout the entire wind range, with a unique bridle layout individually tested and fine-tuned to maximise performance.
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. Dacron reinforcements are used on all loaded areas for enhanced load distribution, ensuring all loads are spread evenly into the sail so the kite flies and performs at its best. This unique construction method ensures clean profiles are maintained with the optimum canopy tension.
INTERNAL REINFORCEMENTS
What’s on the inside counts too — we use top of the line materials and strategic internal reinforcements for increased strength and durability. Overlap flat seam construction improves sail control resulting in an overall cleaner canopy. Bladders are constructed in-house with advanced custom built welding machines, with double layered sections applied to any potential wear areas.



















