9m Sport + prosto z Antypodow.
: 29 sty 2009, 05:26
Heja....tutaj Ozony 09 juz szaleja. Ja zamienilem moje 08 na 09 ale jeszce nie mialem okazji zeby mocno wytestowac. Jedyne co moge powiedziec od siebie to - kompletna mutacja. Nie ma co porownywac do 08 modeli.
Kopia recenzji kumpla ktory mial okazje testowac je w dobrym wietrze.
Rider: 90 kilos,Level (advanced)
Style: Freeriding, Surf, Wake, Freestyle
Weather: 20-25 knots
Build Quality: 11/10
Satisfaction: Not sure yet/10
Disclosure: I own a shop and school and sell these kites.
My Comments:
Hi Peeps,
Finally got our first kites today and rode the 9m Ozone Instinct Sport + for the first time.
For bar, bag, construction etc please refer to my other post on the Edge RX as both are same in this respect.
For the kite itself the only difference between the Edge RX and the Sport + is the plan shape, number of struts and profiles, also the Sport + has the ability to customize the bar pressure by fixing the steer bridle to "Tractor" for more bar pressure and slower steering or "Hotrod" for less bar pressure and faster steering.
The ride
The Sport + feels different to the 08 version, quite a bit different. for starters it has more bar pressure which is good, and some of the lightning fast responsiveness has been toned down a bit which, depending on what you want is either good or indifferent.
It has more low end power which is good and has sacrificed a little top end range to get it IMHO. The kite has less depower than the previous model and feels like it flies off the front lines a bit more than the previous model.
Jumping is similar to last years, hangtime is similar to last years, but the power in turns is greater. I only half looped the kite on the tail end of a big jump and the kite has MASSIVE power in the loop. The Horizontal component of a full kiteloop will be for the seriously brave me thinks. We did ride it over powered today and would have much prefered to be on the 7m, but it was no problem holding it down. Really need to test in in more comfortable conditions
The bar pressure will feel great to newcomers to Ozone, but is a little heavier that previous, same small depower throw. Super easy relaunch. Very stable and no sign of stall or luffing, didn't matter what I did.
Conclusion
I think that the kite has been aimed at more advanced riders this year who are looking to push the freestyle. It is still a great freeride kite, but the slightly slower steering, and more power will suit the wakestylers. I can't wait to loop one in decent wind, should be terrifying
I like it a lot, but it's different to last years and will take some getting used to. Again I'd love to hear others views who rode it today. I'll add to this review once I have had a bit more time on it. For now I'm saying it's as good as last years, just different in regards to flight characteristics. As for construction, bag, bar and 4 lines etc its much better! It really deserves a good test.
Kopia recenzji kumpla ktory mial okazje testowac je w dobrym wietrze.
Rider: 90 kilos,Level (advanced)
Style: Freeriding, Surf, Wake, Freestyle
Weather: 20-25 knots
Build Quality: 11/10
Satisfaction: Not sure yet/10
Disclosure: I own a shop and school and sell these kites.
My Comments:
Hi Peeps,
Finally got our first kites today and rode the 9m Ozone Instinct Sport + for the first time.
For bar, bag, construction etc please refer to my other post on the Edge RX as both are same in this respect.
For the kite itself the only difference between the Edge RX and the Sport + is the plan shape, number of struts and profiles, also the Sport + has the ability to customize the bar pressure by fixing the steer bridle to "Tractor" for more bar pressure and slower steering or "Hotrod" for less bar pressure and faster steering.
The ride
The Sport + feels different to the 08 version, quite a bit different. for starters it has more bar pressure which is good, and some of the lightning fast responsiveness has been toned down a bit which, depending on what you want is either good or indifferent.
It has more low end power which is good and has sacrificed a little top end range to get it IMHO. The kite has less depower than the previous model and feels like it flies off the front lines a bit more than the previous model.
Jumping is similar to last years, hangtime is similar to last years, but the power in turns is greater. I only half looped the kite on the tail end of a big jump and the kite has MASSIVE power in the loop. The Horizontal component of a full kiteloop will be for the seriously brave me thinks. We did ride it over powered today and would have much prefered to be on the 7m, but it was no problem holding it down. Really need to test in in more comfortable conditions
The bar pressure will feel great to newcomers to Ozone, but is a little heavier that previous, same small depower throw. Super easy relaunch. Very stable and no sign of stall or luffing, didn't matter what I did.
Conclusion
I think that the kite has been aimed at more advanced riders this year who are looking to push the freestyle. It is still a great freeride kite, but the slightly slower steering, and more power will suit the wakestylers. I can't wait to loop one in decent wind, should be terrifying
I like it a lot, but it's different to last years and will take some getting used to. Again I'd love to hear others views who rode it today. I'll add to this review once I have had a bit more time on it. For now I'm saying it's as good as last years, just different in regards to flight characteristics. As for construction, bag, bar and 4 lines etc its much better! It really deserves a good test.
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