Ozone Method, Ready to Fly incl. handles and lines, kite

Rob Whittall Designer notes

“What I wanted to do was make a kite that has the speed of a high performance kite, the stability of a beginner kite and handles like a sports car. I have been talking with our paragliding designers and they have shared their new theories which have been helping them produce the highest performing paraglider to date!

I have reduced the line drag to a minimum with extensive use of diagonals. I worked on the sail tension to maintain a clean leading edge. The section I have chosen produces good speed and it’s very stable. The aspect ratio is 4.2 which means it is not over stretched and keeps it compact with a solid feeling. When we were out testing the Method was only just behind the Yakuza and in strong conditions on small sizes the Method was a real contender. I prefer the Method for my style of riding, I am not a racer but I like to go fast and have good up wind ability without having to concentrate on the kite all the time.

My top speeds were about the same as the Yakuza but I was getting there slower. Having said that going round a mark fast is easy because on the Method you can just flick the kite around without needing to be precise on the controls. The other great aspect is that just about anyone with four line handle experience can fly this kite, it’s just easy and feels smooth and solid. It’s not designed to be a race winner but you would have fun trying and you would not be far off the pace!

Another great thing is that the Method flies exceptionally well with the Ozone Turbo bar, making it an excellent option for a performance landboarding kite, or for riders who prefer to use a bar.”

• Method Design & Performance Features
• Ozone’s world leading secret paragliding technology
• Low drag bridle layout
• Works with handles, fixed bridle bar and the Turbo bar
• Closed cell leading edge with mesh for clean air intake and extra strength
• Blow out valves
• Wing tip dirt-outs linked to internal trailing edge sand-channels prevents any sand or debris from being trapped in the kite
• Exceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials
• Highest grade OzTex 40D Ripstop nylon fabric
• Pre-stretched Dyneema control line throughout
• Reinforced ribs
• Reinforced diagonal ribs

• Handles Features:
• Ozone neoprene covered handles for ultimate comfort, control and grip. Includes anti-finger chafe guard on power line leader and ground stake/park loops on rear leaders.
• Amsteel Spectra spliced harness strop.
• 4 x 180/110kgs 20m flying lines made from the highest quality colour-coded Dyneema with Ozone’s line label connection system.