Description

The Ozone C4 2012 bridges the gap between flat kites and the classic C-shape kites offering a more “grunty” feel whilst having heaps of de-power and amazing water re-launch characteristics.

 

The latest generation of C4 brings a fresh new look along with small refinements to each size. Ozone have tuned each size individually to offer riders the same performance and feel they have come to know of the past C4 generations. Ozone have also brought the feel of the entire size range closer together, slightly slowing down the smaller sizes and speeding up the larger sizes for better freestyle riding and low end characteristics.

 

The new C4 continues with the Variable Bridle Geometry system, offering two “feel” settings. The system is simple and takes about 20 seconds to change and doesn’t involve adding or taking away any lines. The rider shifts the middle bridle lines up or down on pigtails to change the feel of the kite. The new C4 also has multiple trimming options offering customized handling and bar pressure.

 

With fast and intuitive handling and un-hooked performance, combined with massive de-power and back line re-launch, the C4 is a new definition for Freestyle and Freeride Kiteboarding.

 

During the development process Ozone discovered that the C4 is an amazing all rounder. No question for free-stylers it rocks, great unhooked performance and nice pop. In the waves its outstanding, the c-shape gives fast handling and the depower gives you the chance to ride the wave without too much power coming from the kite unless you need it.

 

The usability of the C4 2012 makes it so easy to use that literally anyone can use it. If you think the C4 is too hard core for you, you might be wrong! This is a kite that anyone can use and have an awesome session on no matter where you ride or your level.

 

The main goal for the C4 2012 was to refine the kite as a whole, offering a better feel for riders who enjoy C-kites without compromising the ease and fun factor of the previous C4.

 

Combining C-kite characteristics like fast intuitive handling and unhooked performance with massive depower and back line relaunch, the C4 is an outstanding all round kite for all levels of freeride and wave riding.

 

Now with a new canopy profile designed for increased low end and parked power and improved catch during kiteloops, freestylers and wakestylers will also feel at home with the 2012 Ozone C4.

 

Unhooked riding is made simple due to the direct handling and easy to find pop. Hooked in, the kite gives you that blast off feeling as you bury the edge of your board and hang on as it rockets you skyward. A true Free Ride kite for the progressive rider.

 

A new plan form along with reshaping the leading edge and wing tips, all adding to a more powerful and faster turning kite. It still excels unhooked, still loves the gusts and keeps its huge ‘One Kite’ wind range.

 

The Ozone C4 has a progressive curve across the leading edge which is swept back. The Y bridle back line configuration ensures the power from the back lines is applied to the correct part of the tip during the turn to keep the power constant and direct. The turn is initiated at the bottom of the tip, creating a faster reaction time, then, as the kite moves through the turn, the power is smoothed out and comes from further up the tip until it reaches the top of the bridle. Again, No Pulleys in the kite = equals more DIRECT TIP STEERING and that good ole Ozone feel.

 

The Ozone C4 2012 comes with the “One-Pump” inflation system to maximize efficiency and get you on the water quicker. Simply pump air into the leading edge and the entire kite inflates together simultaneously.

 

The One-Pump system has clips to shut off pressure to individual struts, which is recommended to isolate each strut once inflated. Ozone has implanted neoprene covers over the clips and connection points to protect them during use and when packed away.

 

This simple yet effective device can be rolled back when using the clip and then replaced to guard it. Ozone is a License payee of the Patent approved One-pump system.

 

Materials:

• Main Sail - For the main body of the sail Ozone have used Tejin Nylon Rip-stop. Not the cheapest material option but by far the best material available in the industry.
• LE and Struts - For the leading edge and struts we have chosen Dimension Polyant Dacron, also the leading Dacron manufacturer in the World. The structural part of a tube kite takes unbelievable amounts of stress and its imperative that a quality cloth is used otherwise the kites characteristics will change.
• Bladders - Ozone use the leading PU material for their bladders and are meticulous with their production to ensure you have a bladder that will not fail during normal use. Ozone use the finest valve machine available to electrically join the valves to the leading edge and struts.
• Flying Lines - New for all Ozone 2012 kites land and water is a new Dyneema line that is thinner and also stiffer due to a better coating technique. The thinner lines still retain the 300kg breaking strain so Ozone have gained performance thanks to less parasitic drag as the lines fly through the air. The stiffer lines are also a lot easier to handle and do not tangle easily making your rigging time hassle free.

Outlined below are some of the very important differences:

• 4-Line Pulleyless System - simplicity reduces set up time and eliminates checking your lines twice. Pulley-less equals a more direct to kite feel and no parts to worry about getting jammed with sand or wearing out.
• One pump system for easy set-up
• New Variable Bridle Geometry; No.1 new school setting, No.2 freeride setting
• New canopy profile designed for increased low end & parked power
• New planform which helps relaunching and self launch
• Explosive pop and hangtime
• Smooth power delivery
• Constant feel and direct responsive handling
• Tip struts moved towards centre reducing sail flutter and increasing turning speed
• Reinforced leading and trailing edge
• Light weight aerodynamic leading edge scuff pads
• Refined tip shape for precise, intuitive handling for faster turning providing a more constant pressure throughout the Depower range.
• 2 settings for handling with heavier bar pressure and slower handling and lighter bar pressure and faster handling respectively
• Increased leading edge and strut volume for better floatation, relaunch and rigidity
• New aerofoil sections designed to give more performance whilst reducing drag making the kite faster and smoother in the air
• Unique bladder with double layer section in wear areas
• Easy relaunch – just turn the bar
• Total Depower – From Full Power to No Power
• Predictable and easy handling
• Huge wind-range >> Low end and High end
• Points high into the wind
• Easy to ride upwind 2012 Bar design with stainless steel insert and integrated flag out safety
• Refined control system - below the bar 100% depower safety system allows the bar to spin without twisting up your leash.
• Innovative high grade stainless Power Bracket, allowing for flawless flag-out safety system
• Stopper Ball for flag out safety system
• Exceptional build quality and attention to detail

Features:

• Aerodynamic Leading edge scuff pads - therefore keeping weight off the leading edge which is very important for better performing kites
• Narrow optimally designed diameter leading edge tube and struts - strong structure and less “parasitic drag” as kite cuts through the air.
• Tip shaped for a faster turn and to also give a more constant pressure throughout the D-Power range.
• Direct Line to Kite feel – no pulleys in Kite or bar
• 2:1 depower trim strap which gives each model a constant feel from normal trim to full depower using the smooth clamcleat Trimmer Strap. 3-way rings made in highest grade 316 Stainless
• New 2012 Stopper ball for the safety flag out line so that the bar does not shoot up the lines to far when emergency final safety release is activated. (span width of kite)
• One Pump System
• The Worlds finest material selection - no compromise, giving you peace of mind in buying into a quality manufactured product that will last.
• Unique bladder construction with double layer sections in wear areas - no failures
• Leading industry service and support, if you have a problem we will deal with it
• The Ozone C4 is a dream to re-launch, just turn the bar fully to one side and the kite rolls over onto its tip. The rider can either re-launch immediately with the kite downwind and de-powered or allow the kite to work its way to the edge of the wind window, allowing for a stress free re-launch.
• Continuous smooth radius wingtip perfected in shape to increase turning speed and aid re-launch yet perfected in size to ensure the kite is balanced to stop any stall possibilities.

Sizes: 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15m

• Easy relaunch even in light gusty winds
• Total yet smooth progressive depower –the experts preference
• Huge lift and hang-time
• 4-Line safety system
• Fast handling – Quick turning
• Excels un-Hooked – no stall tendency
• Huge wind-range >> Low end and High end
• Upwind riding Performance – Points High into the wind
• 2012 Bar design with stainless steel insert and integrated flag out safety
• New pump for 2012 with pressure meter
• Bullet Proof Construction
• Aerodynamic scuff pads on LE
• “One-Pump” system with neoprene protection - The “new-school” freestylers choice

 

Who is this kite designed for: The Ozone C4 is a kite that seems to satisfy everyone from experts to beginners and kite surf schools. It enables beginners to ride upwind which allows the rider to seriously take up the sport with a kite that they will never have to change or upgrade as they improve their skills.

 

	* A Harness is required to fly this kite - click for harnesses >>
	* You can learn how-to setup and fly water relaunchable kites using the Kiteboarding Progression DVD - click for info >>

 

Specs

Span Lines: Whilst designing the original Instinct in 2005 Ozone noticed the problem that all flat kites suffer if they are allowed onto their back when crashed onto the water. In this situation all BOW/SLE/Hybrid/Flat kites will invert if the rider, particularly a beginner does not keep tension on the back lines by pulling the bar in once the kite has crashed. To us this wasn’t acceptable so we added what we call span lines.   Our span lines do not hold any tension when the kite is in-flight. It does not add stability like many thought, it merely stops the instincts from being able to flatten out. If you are an above average rider you do not need the span lines and that is why we have only attached them with a larks foot knot. We recommend that you leave them attached as supplied from the factory.   Anti-Scuff Pads: Keeping the leading edge ultra light but at the same time protecting the structural stitching, these Dacron anti scuff pads ensure that the leading edge stitching remains intact when the kite is dragged along the ground during self launch or landing. A light weight leading edge is the key to an aerodynamic kite’s performance. No battens and no lumpy, drag inefficient heavy scuff pads ensure this. Battens also weaken the cloth as its more weight in the wrong place flapping and stretching the material around the batten ends - far from ideal. New Planform and Tip Shape: The C4's tip has been designed with water relaunch and turning speed in mind, it is more swept and the Y bridle configuration ensures the power from the back lines is applied to the correct part of the tip during the turn to keep the power constant and direct. The turn is initiated at the bottom of the tip, creating a faster reaction time, then, as the kite moves through the turn, the power is smoothed out and comes from further up the tip until it reaches the top of the bridle. No pulleys here mean DIRECT TIP STEERING.     New Strut Ends: Chamfered strut tips. The tips of the strut on the Instinct have been swept to a more aerodynamic shape, improving the airflow release and also eliminating the chances of the lines catching on the tip during launch or relaunch. Anti Line Catcher > LE Tip: For the 2012 models, Ozone have added a simple anti-line catcher to the tip ends that help ensure lines roll of the end of the leading edge to avoid line hang-ups which can create an un-safe launch situation. You will notice that Ozone have designed this simple yet effective anti-line catcher with webbing but with a solid insert so it actually works. Other companies just add webbing which still allow the kite lines to get caught between the sail and the leading edge tube.   Ultra Thin Struts: The thinner the strut the faster the kite and the less performance is lost from disturbed airflow. These struts have been reduced to the minimum possible size without compromising structural stability.     High Quality Workmanship: The Ozone team have over 15 years of paragliding design and manufacturing experience which results in amazing craftsmanship and stress management, accurate stitching only where necessary. Self Rescue handles, Anti scuff pads and Strut base reinforcement are all visible here.   Bullet Proof Construction: Reinforced bridle points and anti scuff pads. Extra material is placed inside the leading edge for bombproof attachment points. The scuff pad stitching is not structural; it only holds the pad in place, all the structural stitching is beneath the scuff pad.   Bar Pressure Settings: 2 settings for handling with heavier bar pressure and slower handling and lighter bar pressure and faster handling respectively.       Bladders: The bladders on all instincts are made from the highest grade of PU with double layers of PU at both ends of the struts. This extra layer adds protection in the right area and is one of the reasons Ozone bladders are leading the industry.

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