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  1. I thought I'd write a review on the Samurai 2 as I have been using it now for well over a year and even though it's not a recent model from Ozone - in my opinion it will always be an excellent kite, far from out dated and always in my collection. Build quality? Lets just say flawless. This was the first Ozone kite I had bought and I was immediately impressed with Ozone design and build quality, checking everything from the Rucksack to the kite and lines ( a whole lot jazzier than the grey flexifoil lines I was used to with the Sting - the pink and orange lines match perfectly with the Samurai 2 in orange and blue - kind of strange, but it works). The workmanship on the kite itself - everything from stitching alignment to the bridling was sheer precision. The quality control that Ozone have did not let me down in any way, absolute class. When I first saw the Samurai 2 online I was immediately attracted to the graphics / panels which I found so visually impressive with this kite. Again, full marks for design - simple yet bold (the fact that there is always a cyber samurai warrior emblazoned on the central diamond panel looking down at you is always a plus). The first attempt at flight with the Samurai 2 was when after only having flown a Flexifoil Sting 2.4m for 4 weeks previously as the grand sum of my power kiting experience. It was interesting, to say the least. I can catagorically state that I was definitely a total novice when I bought the Samurai 2. In retrospect, I did a lot of things wrong when flying initially - starting with flying overpowered for my very limited ability a the time. The wind must have been approximately 18 to 20 mph and possibly gusting to 22 or 25 mph based on my experience now (I didn't own a wind meter at the time but did pick up a Hemet just a few days before from Ebay). A big mistake, and lessons have been learnt. After the setup and checking of the lines I was ready. The kite was sitting directly in the window but I was confident I could handle it (how very, very wrong), expecting to get a scud out of the initial launch. I released the brakes and gave the handles a pull and the Samurai 2 just launched immediately, filling all the cells within a second and in the time it had lifted a few meters I was already being dragged along with no hope of stopping. Adrenaline turned to fear and instead of placing the kite in the outer window to gain control - I didn't commit either way and I must have been taken some 40 meters before deploying the killers. This reduced the panic but I was still being dragged (by now, along the floor) and unable to recover my footing - it all stopped when my friend realized that I was in trouble and grabbed the kite, closing the cell inlets. Wow! I was completely shocked at the sheer raw power the Samurai had. It was massive and after that first and incompetent attempt I seriously doubted that I would keep the 4m version and was thinking about down grading immediately. Needless to say, I called it a day and was just happy that myself and nobody else got injured in any way. This first experience with the Samurai 2 did have a positive effect in removing any arrogance I had about any form of power kiting ability I thought I had acquired. It instilled respect for the wind and flying safety that is always paramount when ever I fly now. So, let move on by 10 to 12 months and I was glad I didn't downgrade in size. I now have confidence in flying the Samurai 2 in a way that I had with my beginner kite - the Sting. I find that the Samurai 2 flies in such a stable manner and responds immediately to control input that I can fly pretty confidently in 15 to 20 mph and really enjoy the excitement of it - pulling off pendulum jumps in high winds with 5 to 6 feet height and with smooth, fairly floaty landings - it does take work to achieve it though as the Samurai 2 is designed for traction and reduced lift. (any abrupt returns to earth and the the only injury I've had from flying the Samurai 2 are due to my inadequacy at re-directing the kite properly). The way it handles gusts is superb - as the two largest central cells are sealed it retains total shape and stability when they hit, maybe slightly over flying to accommodate the extra speed and settling back to stationary once the gust has been 'processed'. Even when taking it to the outer edges of the wind window I experience no luffing unless putting at ridiculous angles to the wind and have never experienced a bow-tie in flight. The acceleration when putting the kite in the power zone is smooth rather than popping and gives me confidence to really fly the kite dynamically. It has to be the easiest launching kite I have flown - with a smooth flight straight to zenith then obediently waiting - even in lumpy winds - for the next control input. Once again the central cell closures perform brilliantly providing stable flight and maintaining inflation ( I also think this looks fantastic - giving the Samurai 2 a rather aggressive style). To conclude, I have found this kite to be perfect. It performs to such a high level that it has my total respect in both performance and design. Even with the release of the new Cult from Ozone, I think that the Samurai 2 design is contemporary and deserves to sit right along side it as a current model rather than be super seeded by it. By : FireForEffect
  2. I've not been flying kites for very long, a while ago I bought a 1.4m Symphony to have a play with but I soon found myself trawling the reviews online looking for advice on that first kite that would be able to power me along on my mountainboard. Eventually I decided that I wanted a Samurai II, lots of people rated them highly and it seemed like a kite I could progress on. I was fortunate to find a local flyer in my area who was happy to give me a go with some of his kites and give me some much needed tuition, this gave me the confidence to go for a 4m Sammi instead of the 3m version I'd planned on originally. I bought the kite second hand with the control bar option but it was only 2 months old and the condition was as new (Minus sticker and keyring). The stitching is even and neat throughout the construction and the cell edges and trailing edge are taped. There are 2 dirt outs, one at each side of the rear edge - although I've not really needed to empty dirt out of it yet so can't say how useful they are yet. The bridal is stitched and the attachment points are numbered for easy set up - although it was already set up for me so I've not had to use this either. The control bar feels good and sturdy and the grip is comfy, it's red on one side, black on the other so you know which side is which. The harness line has a quick release safety which is really easy to use (just pull the red tab) and easy to reconnect also. The brakelines are attached through a pulley on the end of a webbing strap with trim loops on - pull the red one for more brake, the yellow one for less - simple. The wrist leash is attached via this strap too. The winders have elastic loops to hold the lines on when wrapped up and do their job well. It all fits in a rucksack which is red and black and is, well it's a rucksack! the kite fits in it easily. I've been out with the kite a few times now, but mostly in lower winds as I'm still learning. It turns pretty fast and reverses easily when crashed. I've managed to drag myself back and forth across my local flying fields on my board and the kite has a nice even pull. It doesn't seem to have masses of lift, but on the windiest day I've taken it out in (last week during the warm Ex hurricane Gordan winds, not sure of the speed) I found it lifted me just a foot off the ground whilst sitting at the zenith during a gust, nothing scary or violent, just a gentle lift and fall, but the pull of the kite lower down in the wind was awesome! I'm looking forward to gaining more confidence and taking it out in better winds now, and I'm definitley pleased with my new toy! By : TwistedAnimator
  3. The Unpacking Bit This kite had come from Skymonster.com after a lot of reading reviews etc on this site.This is the first 4 line kite I have bought having been using a Proteam 8 for about a year. As soon as it came it was laid out in the lounge just to see what was in the bag. Quite a nifty red and black rucksack with nice zips, mesh side pockets and pocket in the top. All stitching looks very good and well finished off. Included were the normal handles ( with kite killers attached but more about that later ! ) the lines on a plastic spool , black webbing to secure kite, instruction book, sticker ( on flask ! ) and a key ring ( the cat liked that ) The kite bit The kite looks well made with good stitching and crisp art work. Many mention Ozone quality and indeed it feels that way. All the points to attach the lines on the kite are numbered and coloured so there is no confusion when attaching everything. The lines are also marked in the same way so you cannot connect up the wrong way. So all in all tops marks for the kite, I can't fault the quality or attention to detail. The Instruction Book Bit I was not quite so impressed here, plenty of colour pics but some of the instructions were rather vague and left to try and sus out what they were saying... Its not bad but they could have done better I think ...Good job that the racekite.com resource is so good. kite killers bit These came attached to the ground stake loops on the bottom of the handles and I could recall gain on this site the advice in the very good "how to" bit. I asked members what they thought and have since moved the killers down the brake line a bit which seems much better. The first flight... I chose quite a good day with lightish winds ( which is best for a 4 line newb like me ) and off I go up to the park, started to set things up and its all going very well until just as I'm about to get to the good bit ,dog walkers show up so its down tools until they clear off. Up she goes and parks above my head just as it says on the box. It so different to the Flexi 8 which is fast and furious, the Sammi is slow and sedate , however a few gusts of wind and wow, its like being attached a dog who has not been out for a week. I can see that in higher winds etc it will be very good. Conclusion A very well made kite that will last for a good while and once you decide to try out buggies and all that caper it will come into its own. I will update once I have had a few goes in different conditions. My thanks to anyone on the forum who has given me advice, it makes all the difference. 😉 I kept with a smaller size kite to start with and thsi gives me a good excuse to buy another next year heh heh By : dredgehead
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