Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 vs V1: What's Changed?
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It's been one of the most talked-about parawings since the original landed and turned heads across the foiling world. Today, Ozone officially launches the Pocket Rocket V2 — and from everything we can see, they haven't just iterated. They've listened, refined, and genuinely upgraded.
The original Pocket Rocket was already doing a lot right. It earned a reputation as one of the most accessible, all-round parawings on the market — great upwind performance and intuitive handling.
While we're waiting on our own stock to arrive next week - we're looking through all the info with enthusiasm to get to grips with what we're hoping to experience very soon. The likes of Gavs video below and the opinions couple of other riders who have already spent a bit of time on the new wing are getting us excited!
What's New in the V2
The headline changes are a refined profile and reduced aspect ratio, a new bridle setup inspired by the PowerPack, an updated Bow Bar design, and a brand new 5.7m size joining the lineup for the first time. Not a size we thought would be of use to our customer base, but initial interest has proved us wrong. With summer just around the corner and these newer models making parawinging more accessible - the two larger sized V2's could become super popular.
The key upgrades at a glance:
- Refined profile and reduced aspect ratio for better low-end grunt, easier inflation, and less tip contact with the water
- New shorter bridle system inspired by the PowerPack, to speed up packing and redeployment
- New Bow Bar design for a higher level of control and a more progressive bar feel (and to keep the middle line out of your way!)
- Diagonal rib support structure improving canopy tension, upwind performance, and low-end power - think a lot more support with a lot less bridles
- New elliptical outline boosting handling response and making the wing more nimble overall
- 5.7m size added to the range, opening the door to lighter wind sessions and bigger riders
- Reinforced laser-cut edges — addressing one of the most commonly raised points from V1 owners
How It Rides
The lower aspect ratio is probably the most significant change for everyday riding. On the V1, the higher aspect shape gave impressive upwind performance but made tip-in-the-water moments a more regular occurrence — particularly for newer riders still dialling in their technique. The V2's more compact planform reduces that risk considerably while actually improving the low-end response: more grunt to get you up on foil, faster.
Power delivery has been smoothed out too. The V2 has a wider sweet spot and is less sensitive to handling errors, which is a big deal for progression. You don't have to be perfect to stay powered up — the wing is more forgiving and rewards commitment rather than punishing small mistakes.
Downwind, the wing stalls later than before, which expands your usable range and keeps you connected to swells for longer before needing to redeploy. Upwind, there's noticeably more tension in the bar to push against — more feel, more feedback, more control.
The Sizes
The range now runs from 1.9m up to 5.7m across six sizes. The 3.6m and 4.3m are likely going to be the most popular as always and we've already sold out of the first few 4.3m's arriving — versatile, accessible, and covering the widest range of conditions and rider weights. The new 5.7m is the one that gets interesting: it opens up the Pocket Rocket to riders who previously found the V1 underpowered in lighter winds, and it's a solid option for longer downwind runs where you want more range if the wind drops out. Stick the 5.7m in your Mission pack and have peace of mind!
Who Is It For?
Truthfully, almost everyone. That's always been the Pocket Rocket's pitch, and the V2 strengthens it. The Powerpack is the downwind wing, designed to get you up on foil ASAP - but its upwind abilites are less of a concern. The Pocket Rocket is more for those doing upwind/downwind loops, which we've said before has got to arguably be the bulk of UK riders.
If you're coming from a wing or kite background, the learning curve is minimal. The intuitive flying feel translates familiar skills almost immediately. If you're brand new to foiling entirely, the smoother power delivery and wider sweet spot give you far more room to make mistakes and recover — which is exactly what you need when you're starting out.
Experienced parawingers will appreciate the tightened upwind performance and the much improved stashability.
If you were on the V1 and happy with it, there's a genuine case to upgrade — particularly if you found the bridle lines fiddly or the tip contact a frustration. If you were waiting to buy in to parawings at all, the V2 is an excellent starting point and a huge improevment on an already impressive model.
The Verdict
If you're in the market for a parawing in 2026 — whether you're buying your first or upgrading — this is the one to beat. The Powerpack is great, but more niche for what most of our Uk riders are going to be doing. The Pocket Rocket is back to the forefront of Parawing evolution....
If you're wondering what equipment would work best alongside a new parawing - check out our blog post all about that!