To the point where as an experienced rider I initially found myself doubting my senses. It is remarkable how the kite handles gusting and how stable it is. The Access will change the way you look at high winds. We have flown these kites in gusts up to 45kts and the Access not only allowed us to to this with a feeling of security but also enjoyment. The low end wind ranges tend to be fairly accurate with the Access but the high wind ranges are a bit higher than spec'd if flown by a pilot with experience. As with most kites the factory spec'd wind ranges on the Access are pretty conservative. The 2015 Ozone Access is an unbelievable high wind kite. Hardwater Kiter Jim in 7kts on the 10m Access. But really in terms of versatility and usefulness the 2015 Ozone Access is really so much more. It truly is an awesome beginner kite as Ozone states. The 2015 Ozone Access eliminates the uneasiness that some people feel the first time the fly a kite. If you aren't comfortable and feel as though the kite is trying to beat you up, learning to fly will be stressful and not much fun. In our normally gusty conditions choosing the right kite for our students is critical in ensuring they feel safe and confident which is key to their success in learning. In discussions with Ozone we found the 2015 was identical to the 2014 but with the new Re-Ride safety system. For 2015 we decided that we would use the Ozone Access as our moderate to high wind school kite quiver. We found it performed better than the kites were were using at the time for teaching. In 2014 Access proved to be an excellent kite. This season we purchase 2 kite quivers to be used for teaching/demo kites. Given that it has been completely redesigned for the 2015 season we can only assume Ozone felt the same. Not a bad kite just wasn't very exciting. Felt like the Summit and Access had a baby IMO. We weren't too excited about the 2014 Frenzy to be honest. Especially kites like the Access and the Summit. We were thoroughly impressed with how far Ozone had come. That changed last season when we brought in some of the 2014 line as demo kites.
Offerings that were either more affordable or better suited for riding in our generally tough conditions.
Honestly we didn't have a lot of personal interest in the brand after nearly a decade of drifting away from the Ozone locally and seeing it replaced by other offerings.
#OZONE CONTACT BAR 2014 SERIES#
Most of us got our starts on the venerable Frenzy series back in 2004. Ozone has a long history both globally and locally in the snow kite game and it's difficult to find a snow kiter who has been riding the last decade who didn't own at least one Ozone snow kite at some point. Being a lightweight package it is easy to travel with and keep in the car.About the Access: When HARDWATER KITING picked up Ozone we did so as an effort to expand the offerings of kites for our students and clients. It can also be used for first lessons on land. Schools can now teach students in high winds in the water, without having to sacrifice functionality of an inflatable kite.
#OZONE CONTACT BAR 2014 HOW TO#
The Uno is great for teaching because the student can learn how to use the safety systems and how to re-launch with ease, using the same bar system as on the larger Ozone water kites. The Uno works with the standard Ozone Contact Control System (recommended line lengths 15-25m), allowing an easy progression onto a larger Ozone water kite after learning the basics with the Uno. It comes in two sizes (2.5m and 4m) with enough power to ensure beginners will be ready to progress to the next level. The Uno trainer is responsive, smooth and stable. It is also perfect for any kiter to have as a fun addition to his/her quiver to get family and friends into kiting. With a unique design incorporating only one strut it is an ideal kitesurf trainer for schools, operating and functioning the same as larger inflatable water kites. The UNO is a simple, affordable and robust inflatable de-power trainer. Inflatable kitesurf trainer Designer goals (manufacturer text)
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