R1 V2

[jhn.holgate]

Looks like Chook's favorite new kite is getting a make over.....

 

 

[Chook]

Looking forward to see what they have changed John, but still wearing out the 7mtr R1 I've got.

It's now done 2,532.7 kms and so far the loop still hasn't let go yet.Gannet has been kind enough to get a new one organized for me.

 

[Goz]

But will they be available in purple?

 

[Chook]

1 hour ago, Goz said:

But will they be available in purple?

 

Sometimes you are just plain nasty Mr Goz I've done a bit of a mod on my 11mtr R1 chicken loop to see if I can get it to last a bit longer. Wind has been strong enough not to use the 11 so don't know if it works or not yet.

My Sysmic S2 (I bought from @Jords) has now been "Chookerized" and is now sporting beach racers all round for our softer conditions in Esperance. I added 2 more webbing straps to the seat as well to keep the front of the seat from folding in when getting into the bug . Talking with @gannet and he said they do this in New Zealand and it works a treat. It stops the front top edge of the seat folding down and also from rubbing on your thighs, particularly when the footpegs are wider with the beach racer forks fitted.

[gannet]

You chicken loop is on the way finally.  They got stopped at NZ customs ,MAF was not happy that I was importing 4pcs of chicken loops 

All sorted now, No chickens were harmed in the making of these loops

[plummet]

How the frack do you wear through a chicken loop like that? 

[Chook]

7 hours ago, gannet said:

You chicken loop is on the way finally.  They got stopped at NZ customs ,MAF was not happy that I was importing 4pcs of chicken loops 

All sorted now, No chickens were harmed in the making of these loops

That is gold gannet!!!! Keep them on their toes eh. Thanks very much mate I really appreciate it.

 

6 hours ago, plummet said:

How the frack do you wear through a chicken loop like that? 

LOTS of kilometres plummet. Up and down the beach, so it must have done god knows how many turns changing sides. I'm 106kgs and a Sysmic S2 buggy and kite bag so around 170kgs axle loading. (I'm guessing)

My GPS is saying 128.3 logged hours on this loop. (Got to add the time that @gum-nuts had used it for as well, as I purchased it second hand) The plastic just couldn't handle the constant rubbing and eventually wore through both the layers. So not a bad effort really with that strain on it all the time.

On the positive side of things I did a bridle check of the Ozone R1 yesterday (as they recommend a bridle change on the R1's every 60 hours and the wind had died down here) and the biggest difference was 7mm of  stretch in the long lines to the junction where they fan out to centre cells. The average was around 4 to 5 mm stretch compared to the chart that was supplied with the kite. I was well chuffed with that.

I'll now keep running the bridles till they give trouble, as they seem to have evenly settled in. 

 

[rtz]

Impressive kite:

 

 

[Chook]

So internal bridges on every second pairs of cell instead of diagonals on every 2nd cell on the R1. That will align the fewer bridals on the new model rather than the staggered pattern towards the tips on the R1.

Air intakes only on the bottom surface, I'm guessing due to 30% less weight = less inflation pressure needed.

I thought the fabric was light and silky smooth on the R1.    Nothing seems to stick to it.

Same airfoil profile so will be a great high speed weapon.

[socommk233]

But it will be more delicate. It'll be a wait n see as to how it holds up to buggy racing

[plummet]

What a bunch of pricks constantly improving their kites.  Now I want and r1 v2. But don't have the money to even afford an s/h r1......... Bastards.

[socommk233]

1 hour ago, plummet said:

What a bunch of pricks constantly improving their kites.  Now I want and r1 v2. But don't have the money to even afford an s/h r1......... Bastards.

Yeah.....all part of their plan. God I hope f one don't follow suit

[Northern Kites Australia]

On 5/25/2016 at 8:54 PM, gkawo said:

no, gkawo's favorite kite. 

Ha. I bet this is Marvin

[SoutherlyBuster]

On 1 June 2016 at 11:57 PM, Chook said:

So internal bridges on every second pairs of cell instead of diagonals on every 2nd cell on the R1. That will align the fewer bridals on the new model rather than the staggered pattern towards the tips on the R1.

Air intakes only on the bottom surface, I'm guessing due to 30% less weight = less inflation pressure needed.

I thought the fabric was light and silky smooth on the R1.    Nothing seems to stick to it.

Same airfoil profile so will be a great high speed weapon.

The air intake position most likely has some thing to do with the if you place it too high you get into the suction zone. It might be possible that they have altered the profile so more of the leading edge is in the suction zone. Interestingly, it appears the leading edge has sharp edge to it, or was that an optical illusion? 

[socommk233]

8 hours ago, SoutherlyBuster said:

The air intake position most likely has some thing to do with the if you place it too high you get into the suction zone. It might be possible that they have altered the profile so more of the leading edge is in the suction zone. Interestingly, it appears the leading edge has sharp edge to it, or was that an optical illusion? 

Profile is exactly the same as the v1 r1. 

Internal structure, light weight material and different dridling is what they changed. 

[rtz]

About the same price as paragliders?

 

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/ozone-r1-kite.htm 

[Kitepower Australia]

Damn expensive with less margin for retailers as well... Have ordered a 10m and 15m for our race team rider Jordan. Plus a 10m for the shop (myself) if anyone wants to try it out. 

[Northern Kites Australia]

On 6/5/2016 at 4:40 PM, socommk233 said:

Profile is exactly the same as the v1 r1. 

Internal structure, light weight material and different dridling is what they changed. 

You meant bridling? How different?

[socommk233]

4 hours ago, Fernando said:

You meant bridling? How different?

Internal structure apparently means less bridles and thinner too. Basically they have made the wing lighter and less dragy so it flies faster but also in lighter winds. 

[Jason]

The new internal supports hold the top and bottom skin with a bit more rigidity. This has allowed them to use ultralight cloth.