Ozone r1 v2, Manual

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Page 2: ...we love to ride with We are proud of the quality of our products and constantly searching for the best components and materials to use in our designs All of our kites and accessories are manufactured in our own high quality production facility in Vietnam which guarantees a build quality that we are proud to put the Ozone name on A close look at one of our kites reveals that same superior quality a...

Page 3: ...f your death or incapacity all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives Ozone Kites LTD related parties have not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein the Ozone Product Users Manual Ozone warrants this product to be free from major defects in ...

Page 4: ...us to everyone downwind The kite control system is equipped with passive safety systems which need to be activated by the user for them to work The leash system is not a permanent attachment to this product Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of its components Never use this the kite with another control system or safety leash Only use the handles or bar that is supplied with this...

Page 5: ...th Never allow yourself or anyone else to get between the handles control bar and the kite when using this product Choose a safe location Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product Never use this product near power lines telephone poles trees bushes roads automobiles or airports Only use this product when you have at least 100m of clear space downwind and on both sides of y...

Page 6: ... c e l l F o i l M a n u a l CHICKEN LOOP SECURITY 100 FLAG OUT LOOP 100 FLAG OUT ELASTICISED LINE CLAMCLEAT TRIMMER HANDBRAKE BACK LINES LINE LABEL SYSTEM SPEED SYSTEM FRONT LINES CHICKEN LOOP FINGER 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 seT UP ...

Page 7: ... 28 33 32 38 13 9 17 1 51 61 NearGale 8 34 40 39 46 17 2 20 7 62 74 Gale Calm smokerises vertically Goparagliding basejumping hang gliding Smokedrift shows wind direction Its coming get largesizekites ready Wind felt onface leaves rustle Cruising onMt board buggy snowkite Leaves inmotion light flags extended Ripping onMt board buggy snow Flags flap smallbranches move Nowwe retalking jumping begins S...

Page 8: ...r board on the tip to secure the kite Take the speed system from the Velcro retainer and lay out on the ground Untangle if necessary Take the bar and unwind the lines at 90 degrees to the kite Bars are delivered with the flying lines already connected Connect the lines to the kite following the numbered label system ensuring all lines are free from each other Now you re ready to fly 1 2 3 4 IMPORT...

Page 9: ...eprimaryconnectiontothe kite Make sureyouconnecttothechickenloopusingthe fingerasshowninthepictures Attach thesafetyleash to the total flag out system This is the small eyelet on the steel ringat thebottom of the Megatron seepictures In an emergencysituation when the chicken loopis released thekitewillflagoutcompletely with no power Secure ADVANCED RIDERS useat your own risk not recommended Riders...

Page 10: ...u need to completelyrelease from thekite use thequick releaseon thesafety leash This will completelydetach thekiteand control system from the user and could thereforehit anything or anyone downwind causing damage seriousinjuryordeath RIDE RESPONSIBLY security 1st STAGE OF SAFETY RELOADING THE MEGATRON CHICKENLOOP FINAL STAGE OF SAFETY in an extreme emergency RELOADING THE LONG LEASH 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ... o n e k i t e s I N S P I R E D B Y N AT U R E D R I V E N B Y T H E E L E M E N T S F LY O Z O N E C O M Attaching the short LEASH releasing the short LEASH reloading the short LEASH 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 5 ...

Page 12: ...nd with sand snow or board securing the upwind tip Place yourself at 45 deg to the kite upwind Hook into the chickenloop Step backwards while pulling the down wind side of the bar to ease kite into the air The kite will slowly inflate and take off on the side of the wind window Keep some tension on the back lines until the kite is fully inflated 1st FLY wind Option 1 Only recommended when you don ...

Page 13: ...ded face down take the handbrake firmly pull and hold The kite will reverse from the ground turn over and land leading edge up The kite is now ready to launch normally See LAUNCHING landing Pull thetrimmerlinedown to depowerthekite Thisis neededif you areoverpowered forunhookedriding orif you arewalking back upthebeach Releasethe trimmer line away from you to increasekitepower To releasethelinefro...

Page 14: ...is torn you can repair it with the sticky cloth provided in repair kit To repair the sail make sure it is clean and dry Prepare two pieces of sticky cloth one for each side of the damaged area The patch should cover the hole by at least 2cm all round Lay flat and stick on both sides Packing Dry your kite after use away from the sun and direct heat Never leave a wet kite in its bag Store your kite ...

Page 15: ... that are worn or not to factory specification or 15mm must be replaced Speed System lines that are worn must be replaced If the Speed System lines are not worn but are not to factory specifications or 15mm you must adjust back to factory spec The sheathed pulley lines PB1 PB2 will wear over time and will need to be replaced Make sure you check them before every session You ll find spare pulley li...

Page 16: ... 7 Measurement differences of 15mm or more you must adjust the Speed System back to even trim or the kite will not perform as designed 8 Adjusting B Move the PC1 LOWER KNOT figure of eight knot where the PB2 line is larks headed below UP or DOWN This will move the PB2 line connection point B will get LONGER or SHORTER by half of the length you move the knot for example if B is 10mm shorter than A ...

Page 17: ... example move up 40mm pb1 knot pb1 knot example move up 40mm pc1 lower knot pc1 lower knot example move up 20mm 1 Move the PC1 LOWER KNOT up by 20mm This will extend the B by 10mm back to even trim 2 Move the PC1 UPPER KNOT up by 40mm This will extend the C by 20mm back to even trim 3 Move the PB1 KNOT up by 20mm This is matching the difference changed to C for the KR1 line 4 5 6 FOR EXAMPLE B is ...

Page 18: ... horns Secure the lines with the elastic Also wind up the Speed System onto the bar this help reduce bridle tangles Open the centre cell zip on the top surface STANDARD BAG Fold the kite tip on tip and roll the sail from the tip to the centre Fold the Kite to the length of the bar and fasten the webbing tie around the folded kite and bar and put it into the bag 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 19: ...ing towards the down wind side Turn the kite away from the wind and repeat for the other side Store the concertinaed Leading Edge in the velcro holder While deflating use the internal compression straps to keep the kite in place Once the kite is fully deflated close the zip on the kite ready for the next session Close the bag zip and draw cord then fold in half or three sections Use the outside co...

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