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Kev 06-30-2007 07:43 PM

Helix Ozone Kite. Cool looking shape.
 
So is this going to be a real kite? Looks like it coold be a little strange to fly. who comes up with these ideas anyway......

http://kitesurfnews.com/2007/06/and-...lix-ozone.html

Kev 06-30-2007 07:52 PM

here's another set of pics of future kite. What's the general opinion on these???


http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewt...er=asc&start=0

Skyway Scott 06-30-2007 08:06 PM

Whatta think I have been up to and so quiet for lately? ;)

It's gonna kick the crap outta other kites, that's what I think.

Skyway Scott 06-30-2007 08:09 PM

Seriously though. It seems reasonable to copy nature (wings) and hope it works. Lots of engineering has been inspired by nature's shapes. Not too many things in the sky that look like a kite (alive).
But, how are you going to rest it on shore? Wind is gonna blow it away (won't it?).

I know Naish is really rolling the dice on this one, that's all I know.
If Ozone actually releases one, I would be very tempted (even though it'll just blow down the beach into a tree the first day!)

Kev 07-01-2007 01:01 PM

I agree, but it will be fun to see another new shape.

Skyway Scott 07-01-2007 04:36 PM

Yeah, I think it looks great. I am curious to see how it does when not using it or how you would self land it. You should see my Instinct (with home made mod) self land. I can land it on a dime, even in 30 :p

inferno 07-01-2007 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyway Scott (Post 20864)
Yeah, I think it looks great. I am curious to see how it does when not using it or how you would self land it. You should see my Instinct (with home made mod) self land. I can land it on a dime, even in 30 :p

i was more impressed with your HT from 30ft up :)

the mod works great on my waroos as well, maybe we should sell the upgrade kits to local riders????
whatcha think scottie???

Kev 07-01-2007 09:07 PM

I have not seen this home made mod yet. Maybe because I haven't been out in like 2 months it feels like. SO - What have you gone and done now???

Skyway Scott 07-01-2007 10:35 PM

BB gun. Shoot it down. Have missed you out there Kevin. Although, I don't mind riding (4 days in a row) without the skunk. Just kidding.... I think that phase is long gone.

The mod is pretty simple, especially if you have Q-line.
It's on the new Ozone kites (finally).
Jeff Weiss actually showed it to me 7 years ago.
It's an oh shit attachment, just on a front line.
I then run some Q line down from it to make it easy to reach.

inferno 07-02-2007 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyway Scott (Post 20872)

The mod is pretty simple, especially if you have Q-line.
It's on the new Ozone kites (finally).
Jeff Weiss actually showed it to me 7 years ago.
It's an oh shit attachment, just on a front line.
I then run some Q line down from it to make it easy to reach.

then bring the kite down to abut 1-1.5 kite lengths off the ground attach your leash to the front line (make sure its the top front line) then dive the kite towards the ground and when its almost pointing LE down drop the bar (make sure your unhooked)

i save the BB gun technique for landing other peoples kites :)

oh yeah, scott, naish had the front line safely in 03, possible sooner but definately in 03


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