Ozone Reo V7

Ozone Reo V7 

Two years after the V6 launched, now tuned more tightly than ever, the icon returns in the form of the Reo V7. A pure fire mix of speed, power control, drift and rapid relaunch, the V7 joystick control delivers thrilling sessions every time you hit the water

The V7 follows the Reo’s original path of being the most pure focused wave kite you can buy with exquisite aerodynamic handling that ensures excellent, long-lasting performance. It may surprise you to note that the ‘standard’ V7 model is still lighter than some of the other available models on the market that are pitched as ‘super light’.

The strength properties of the lighter weight materials in the Ultra-X are actually higher, but if you regularly kite off a rocky beach then the thicker materials of the regular V7 model will provide more ‘scuffable’ material with the extra layers of fibre for longer lasting wear and tear abuse.

ANY WAVE, ANYWHERE; THIS IS YOUR GO-TO SURF PERFORMANCE KITE.

• Wave riding specific design
• Improved low end and wider performance range
• Transverse sail shaping for cleaner and tighter canopy
• Super direct with improved response and range before luffing
• Instant power, faster handling, huge de-power and insane drift

WHAT’S NEW ON THE V7?

• New refined design and sail control
• Transverse sail shaping results in a cleaner aerofoil for increased performance
• Reduced drag and more drive through the window
• Smoother handling in gusty conditions
• Improved low end
• Thinner bridles than on V6 for reduced parasitic drag and weight

Being more ruggedly built than the Ultra-X version, the meatier material on the V7 is better suited to riders who may regularly rig up and launch / land on more abrasive beaches. The smallest sizes may also be preferable for anyone riding in stronger wind conditions when the extra durability can add peace of mind, at which point the lighter weight materials on the Ultra-X will have less effect on overall performance.

Take the V7 out for a session and one of the first things you’ll notice is how improved your sense of sail control will feel. Applying the experience of our paragliding design colleagues, the Reo V7 features an extra seam in the sail running close to the leading edge, which allows for more true 3D shaping.

Of course each cut and any extra panel additions lead to another manufacturing process and can add more weight. The art of design is finding this perfect balance. Not only have we managed to add more profile curvature, but we’ve also added more strength in the high lift zone thanks to the extra seams.

NOTHING BUT PURE PERFORMANCE

As ever, the ‘Born Light: Genetically Strong’ ethos is applied through every stage of manufacturing in our factory in Vietnam. Thanks to the skill and attention that goes into each and every detail on our kites, once again the Reo is just as light (if not lighter) than most other top end wave kite models on the market.

All you’ll ever find on our kites is exactly what’s needed to meet a rider’s performance demands; nothing more, nothing less.

We don’t test the Reo with twin-tips because this isn’t a freeride kite and it’s not made for jumping. This is a pure wave riding machine.