{"product_id":"ozone-vortex-ultra-x-v1","title":"Ozone Vortex Ultra X V1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOzone Vortex Ultra X V1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is THE KITE for anyone ready to take their twin-tip riding up a level!\u003cbr\u003eA King of the Air double-loop kite that also makes huge boosts and big air progression easy. Sounds unreal Dream it, feel it, do it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vortex is a tightly tuned, lightweight, three strut design that's been supercharged with an Aluula airframe, double transversal canopy shaping and a 16-point leading edge bridle connection to deliver the most stable, agile and responsive big air kite we've ever made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuper highly spec'd, the design developments made with this kite, and the predictable, responsive nature of its flight, will help almost all riders improve their performance levels... not just the pros.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew school big air inspired 3-strut design with ultra stable Aluula airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 point leading edge bridle connection for extreme stability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible and forgiving big air performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast handling and fast flying with super reliable catch after a kite loop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgrammed for first kite loops to biggest doubles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightweight design and easy bar pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble Transversal shaping for tight and efficient canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-strength and low drag Technora bridle lines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRide full power for max air time all day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOM ZIMMERMAN - VORTEX ULTRA-X DESIGNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen different shapes have come and gone since we started this project in early 2022. It takes a lot of time to get these types of products tested in 40 knots. There are only so many days a year with really brutal winds. We had to commit to hunting them out.\u003cbr\u003eThis kite's definitely got Edge DNA, but with a heavy dash of magic dust that makes it extra special. It's also a three strut, so everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTED TO PERFORM IN THE EXTREME, BUT WHO IS THE VORTEX ULTRA-X REALLY FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your biggest love is to blast around on a twin-tip sending it big, whether you're already pulling kite loops, or are serious about learning them, the Vortex is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLighter in steering and more whippy in its response and turning than the Edge, the Vortex accelerates around its tips, turning very consistently without any pause in flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixing jaw dropping, super stable lift with ultra-responsive handling, if you?re absolutely dedicated to big air and are a seasoned kite loop specialist, then the Vortex will help you reach the next dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJump to stunning heights and then pull kite loop combinations with confidence, knowing the Vortex will drive around to catch you every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for extreme performance, the Vortex always delivers intuitive feedback of the kite?s position through the bar and is tuned to continue driving, even accelerating through a second kite loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE TOP END, THOUGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper reactive and light weight handling means the Vortex can be moved with great agility around the window to generate power without causing fatigue in your arms. The Vortex simply feels very intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top end control is superb, but you?ll also be impressed by the range of each size. If you?re just gaining confidence with kite loops, the Vortex?s low end performance and turning speed offers the ideal gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA-X: ALUULA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA STIFF, ULTRA RESPONSIVE, ULTRA RELIABLE, ULTRA WOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have been working with and testing Aluula on different kite and wing prototypes for three years. Bringing materials together to deliver combined performance and reliable strength without compromising any aspect of build quality is always of utmost priority, and a reason that our returning customers place their trust in our products.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Vortex we chose to use our strong triple-ripstop canopy cloth with a rigid Aluula air frame. Aluula's incredible strength, stiffness and light weight qualities have helped deliver positive handling gains, particularly in the low end performance as well as when climbing up through the window, when its manoeuvrability for power and lift is key.\u003cbr\u003eThe added stiffness of Aluula materials helps to maintain the Vortex's designed shape under heavy loads in extreme conditions for optimum handling and long lasting performance; the latter of which is always a crucial part of a design brief for any of our products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALUULA SNAPSHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluula can provide a tensile strength increase of as much as 38% compared to standard material construction, while tear strength is up to seven times greater.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining those advantages with the fact that careful integration of Aluula can also deliver up to a 30% weight saving, it's the right air frame material for the high performance goals we set for the Vortex Ultra-X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATURAL STIFFNESS, NOT FORCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluula's naturally stiff properties make it possible for the Vortex air frame to become perfectly rigid for optimum performance when pumped to 8psi. This is our recommended inflation pressure and there's no need to pump any harder than that. Save your energies for all the new tricks the Vortex is about to help you learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA CLEAN PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegration of Aluula is delivered alongside our double transversal seam that runs parallel to the leading edge. Especially effective in the high lift area of the profile, this creates a beautifully tight and efficient canopy.\u003cbr\u003eThe Vortex Ultra-X is the result of a constant in-house design evolution that spans more than 20 years. It is built with our fundamental principles that put testing and reliability at the heart of all our products.\u003cbr\u003eAccess to our own factory allows for real prototyping freedom. 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We worked with Jamie Overbeek and his dad, Peter, who were super keen on chasing those conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of the prototype shapes followed the belief that we needed a solid five strut design to handle extreme winds, but in further adapting the transversal shaping technique that features in our other recent kite designs, like the Zephyr, Reo, Edge and Enduro, we were able to better manage the tension we put into our canopies without needing such a heavy structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vortex didn't need to be especially light, but Aluula meant we could make a narrower leading edge than we have on the Edge (though it's not super narrow). Having a more responsive, rigid frame while reducing diameter, reduces drag which again increases speed and handling. Aluula works very well in combination with our triple tripstop canopy cloth, which is strong and reliable.\u003cbr\u003eThis kite's definitely got Edge DNA, but with a heavy dash of magic dust that makes it extra special. 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