Ozone R1

[m.klinge]

And here I though the Chrono was a race foil, it seems Ozone has released the R1.

PACKED WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY, THE NEW GENERATION OF ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE KITE IS HERE… THE R1. THE R1 WAS BORN THROUGH RADICAL DESIGN IDEAS DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHRONO.

Developed without compromise using proven Chrono technology, the R1 produces breath taking speed and performance. The ultra clean leading edge, smooth surfaces and number of cells give an insight into its capabilities. But it's what you can't see that makes this race focused kite so special, the feeling on the bar and the responsiveness of this high aspect wing is unique.

Our newly calculated sail tension brings a level of stability that surpasses every high performance kite we have ever produced by far. Combined with new diagonal ribs, a high aspect ratio planform, reduced cell width and a new high performance profile the boundaries of performance have been re-defined again. The R1 is truly a race pedigree performance kite that will inspire confidence to the rider while delivering outstanding racing performance on the water, land or snow.

The R1 is for advanced riders only who have previous foil kite experience. It is not difficult to fly but there are techniques required to fly a high aspect ratio foil kite.

The R1 will require maintenance just like any high performance equipment in racing sports, for example replacing tyres or piston rings on motorbikes, the R1's Speed System and Bridle Lines must be replaced after every 60 hours flying time.

Read more here: http://ozonekites.com/products/water-kites/r1/

//M

[SoutherlyBuster]

Interesting M. So now they ask you to replace the lines every 60 hours, so if you use the kite for every weekend, the you end up replacing the lines every half or quarter of a year. At least with flysurfer you just have to do the mixer test. Sounds more like a special event kite then or a well sponsored race kiter then.

[m.klinge]

Interesting M. So now they ask you to replace the lines every 60 hours, so if you use the kite for every weekend, the you end up replacing the lines every half or quarter of a year. At least with flysurfer you just have to do the mixer test. Sounds more like a special event kite then or a well sponsored race kiter then.

Yea the 60 hour cycle does put me off a bit, the Chrono is a bit higher (100 hours) - still it's quite often, but i guess that's the trade off on the thin lines used :-)

//M