Ozone Instinct Sport 2 2008 Kite Review
Kite Features
- The diameter of the leading edge tube and struts is rather narrow.
- Aerodynamic leading edge scuff pads.
- Bladder design that you will not find anywhere else.
The Ozone Instinct Sport II is a Hybrid style kite which is available in these sizes: 7m, 9m, 11m, 12m, and 15m. In the world of kitesurfing progresses are made at a constant pace - that is exactly what has happened in the case of the Sport II. Compared to previous models the Sport II has an ultrathin leading edge and ultrathin struts. All this ultrathinness means that the kite is lighter and thus can turn a lot faster (the pressure is maintained). Even the wingtip has a different shape from previous models. The wingtip design lets you get more power and use the kite in a wider wind range. Other things that have been improved: the feeling in the bar, the smoothness of the ride, the response throughout the depower range.
Wingtip
Ozone Instinct Sport II features a continuous smooth-radius wingtip. The wingtip needs to be this way in order to increase turning speed and make relaunching easier than ever before. At the same time the wing will stay balanced and will not stall.
Inflation
The Ozone Instinct Sport II uses the patented single-point One-Pump inflation system. This system was built with durability and reliability in mind. When the kite material is rolled up it is protected by neoprene socks. Releasing the air is done through a large dump valve and it is done amazingly fast.
Why you should get the Ozone Instinct Sport II:
- Rides great no matter the meteorological conditions.
- Great performance right out of the box.
- Best suited for free-riding or freestyle riding. But this is not to say that it does not handle well when taking on the waves.
- Fast turning with tons of depower.
- Good for performing unhooked tricks.
Control Bar
On the control bar there is a new molded chicken loop. To aid in untwisting the lines it has a spinning top handle. The chicken loop can be easily reloaded and you need not use two hands to do it (one hand will suffice). The bar offers massive amounts of comfort. The ends of the bar are made of a composite material with embedded foam.
Features
- New chicken loop.
- Reloading the chicken loop can be done with just one hand.
- The leas attachment is placed under the bar.
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