Ozone Closed Cell Foil Kites – Water Self Rescue

by Tom Beaton | Mar 11, 2018 | HowTo

We always hope it doesn’t come to this – but sometimes the wind just dies. It is important to know how to perform a self rescue with a foil kite so that when the time arises you know exactly what to do. Even if their is a boat to rescue you, the same... read more

Ozone Closed Cell Foil Kites – Packing

by Tom Beaton | Mar 8, 2018 | HowTo

There are various ways of packing foil kites and people have slight variations – this is the basic method recommended by Ozone. For long term storage and the R1 V2 we recommend the closed cell kompressor bag. read more

Ozone Closed Cell Foil Kites – Landing

by Tom Beaton | Mar 6, 2018 | HowTo

As with launching, when you come in to land you are coming closer to hard objects and potential hazards so it is good to be cautious. Often other kiters are unfamiliar with foil kites. This video shows you how to land your kite with an assistant, in light winds using... read more

Ozone Closed Cell Foil Kites – Launching

by Tom Beaton | Mar 5, 2018 | HowTo

As closed cell foils become more popular, it is important to get the launch technique correct. As with any kite this is one of the areas of risk and a good launch can improve safety for you and others on the beach. read more

Ozone Closed Cell Foil Kites – Safety and Set Up

by Tom Beaton | Mar 2, 2018 | HowTo

The latest generation of foil kites are changing the face of Kitesurfing. Our latest designs have taken some incredible steps in terms of feeling, usability and riders everywhere are realising the performance and versatility advantages. If you have not tried the... read more

How To: Replace your Speed System Pulley Lines

by Tom Beaton | Jul 11, 2017 | HowTo

With depower foil kites all the magic happens in the speed system – this is the part of the bridle with the pulleys that allows the foil kite to change its angle of attack. The one major downside to pulleys is that the lines that run through them are constantly... read more