Ozone Enduro V5

Ozone Enduro V5

The Enduro has been Ozone's most popular kite for many years. It is the right kite for most people who are looking for something versatile. It rips in the waves, it boosts and loops effortlessly and works great with a foil. If you can only have one kite and you need it to do everything, then the Enduro is the only real choice. This latest iteration really steps up its boosting and light wind performance from previous models.

From Ozone:

The Enduro returns, designed to perfectly meet the needs of any kiter who wants to rock up at a spot and ride freely, without compromise, whatever the conditions.

DO-IT-ALL PERFORMANCE… RE-BOOSTED

The V5 is still an ‘Enduro’. It’s capable of anything, but the balance in its performance is now further tuned to deliver on the main priority for most freeriders, which is easy access to exciting big air riding.

• Do-it-all performance, now with extra lift and hangtime
• THE go-to kite for all styles of shredding
• Easily accessible for riders of intermediate level and upwards
• Vortex inspired features for enhanced rider feedback
• 16-point bridle connection and Ozone’s typically clean canopy profile
• Super stable airframe, reduced bar pressure, rapid upwind pull
• Adjustable settings for freestyle / freeride & big air / wave & foil
• Total confidence to send it every session
• Built with the most reliable materials and meticulous in-house production methods

V5 – THE ESSENTIAL SELECTION

The Enduro V5 retains its signature DNA of all-round performance, but now produces more lift and hangtime.

Inspired by the Vortex project, we’ve brought across some of the most effective design features, like the 16-point bridle connection and sail tension, that helped make it such an explosive yet accessible performance jumping kite.

These, alongside a revised Enduro shape with less arc in the central section, have dramatically enhanced the jump and float capabilities of the V5 compared to its predecessor.

Tried and tested to deliver long lasting performance in thousands of kites for many years, the Enduro V5 is designed with the most reliable material combination. Balancing strength and durability at a reasonable weight, the Teijin dacron airframe and triple-ripstop canopy cloth form a formidable partnership.

Expect thrilling performance and a pin-point handling feel without the premium price tag.

VORTEX INSPIRED, LOADED WITH EXTRA BOOST

The Enduro V5 has a rock-solid, stable airframe with minimal bouncing, but it’s not merely a tuned-down Vortex. The V5 sits alone, as a phenomenal all-round weapon.

Reduced bar pressure and steering forces facilitate longer, heavily powered sessions, enhancing the overall freeriding experience. Additionally, the kite’s tendency to sit further forward in the wind window makes upwind riding effortless and efficient, with minimal lateral pull.

The clean forward drive and perfectly balanced feel have only added to the Enduro V5’s unhooked freestyle performance.

WHATS NEW? 

• New planform for decreased bar pressure and steering forces
• New shape with less arc in the centre section which enhances jumping capabilities and float

VORTEX CROSS-OVER FEATURES

• Improved sail shaping has produced an even tighter canopy and contributes to high reactivity and less sail flutter
• 16 point bridle attachment points for a very stable and direct airframe
• Soft and rigid anti-flap battens

RETURNING ENDURO FEATURES 

• Continuous Curve leading edge
• Transverse Sail Shaping
• Variable Bridle Geometry
• Back line adjustment settings

Variable Bridle Geometry

Quick and easy to change with no extra lines to add or remove. Choose from three pigtail positions on the Enduro V5’s front bridle’s VBG settings to adjust the kite’s operating range, bringing another level of versatility to this outstanding design

FREERIDE/BIG AIR

The ideal balance in performance and feeling for all-round riding in any conditions. The Freeride setting is the middle knot on the VBG Pigtails (factory setting).

FREESTYLE

Increases sheeting bar pressure, increases power in kite loops and increases pop for unhooked tricks. If you prefer a heavier and direct feel this could be the setting for you. The Freestyle setting is the lower knot on the VBG Pigtails.

WAVE/FOIL

Decreases bar pressure and increases steering reactivity in all states of power and de-power. It is easier to turn the kite while de-powered when riding a wave or hydro foiling. The Wave/Foil setting is the upper knot on the VBG Pigtails.

IN-HOUSE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE: OUR STRENGTHS APPLIED

Balancing strength and durability at a reasonable weight and price point, the Teijin Triple Ripstop dacron used in the airframe and Triple Ripstop canopy cloth are adaptable and easy to work with, especially when it comes to perfectly producing the often intricately shaped sections that make each size fly so sweetly.

Our in-house factory team has vast experience in working with these ultra reliable materials, guaranteeing the relentlessly perfect finish that Ozone kites are known for.

BORN LIGHT, GENETICALLY STRONG

Guided by the shaping precision made possible by our custom-built OzCAD design software, we’re also able to control every step of the production process and quality control in our own factory.

Like all our kites, the Enduro V5 is Born Light, but is Genetically Strong – with each and every stitch perfectly placed to provide strength in the structure.

Construction Features

• Factory Ownership Advantage - Ozone uniquely owns its own factory where all kites, wings, boards, hydrofoils, paragliders, speed wings and accessories are made. Guaranteeing hand checked quality control and the finest materials at every step, there are also excellent working conditions for all 1000 employees. 
• Designed with OZ-CAD - The future is now. All Ozone kite and wings are designed with our own highly advanced custom built CAD software that we control and modify with each new product design. Allowing for specifically tailored technical developments, our designers can maximise performance while also minimising waste. 
• Teijin TechnoForce Triple Ripstop canopy & Teijin Triple Ripstop dacron - 

  Teijin is the world’s leading supplier of technical performance materials for marine sports, setting the benchmark in quality with proven superiority in dynamic strength and durability.

  The new triple rip-stop canopy material has an advanced coating to increase strength, rigidity and durability while improving feedback to the rider for a more direct feeling.
  
  The technical triple rip-stop dacron is incredibly strong and reliable. It’s used in areas requiring rigidity and stability, the leading edge, struts, wingtips and reinforcement areas.

• 4-line Pulley-less System - NO pulleys, NO problems. We design all our inflatable kites without pulleys, to inherit the unique Ozone feeling and performance across our range.
• Continuous Curve Leading Edge and Transverse Sail Shaping - Each Leading Edge segment is curved to form a perfect smooth arc from tip to tip as opposed to straight segments with angled joints. Transverse Sail Shaping perfectly matches the Continuous Curve Leading Edge. These latest design features reduce parasitic drag and create a cleaner surface at the most important area of the airfoil. The result is less turbulent airflow, which positively affects the lift to drag ratio increasing overall performance.
• Internal reinforcements - What's on the inside counts too – internal reinforcements for improved strength and durability; such as a Double layered Dacron + Insignia taped Leading Edge closing seam with high strength threads.
• Overlap Flat Seams - Overlap flat seam construction improves sail control resulting in an overall cleaner canopy.
• Load Distribution Panels - Dacron reinforcements are used on all loaded areas for enhanced load distribution. This means all loads are spread evenly into the sail ensuring the kite flies and performs at its best.
• Direct Connect Struts - Our Direct Connect construction method improves load distribution between the Leading Edge, Struts and Canopy. The Struts are connected directly to the Leading Edge with internal reinforcements and external webbing. This unique construction method ensures clean profiles are maintained with the optimum canopy tension
• Reinforced Leading Edge and Struts - The Leading Edge and Struts are reinforced in high stress areas to ensure the kite canopy remains in shape and performs at its best.
• Reinforced Trailing Edge - Double layer Trailing Edge strip with an internal light weight Dyneema reinforcement this reduces canopy wear and helps to maintain optimum Trailing Edge tension as designed. The Dyneema line also reduces any potential stretch at the Trailing Edge.
• Low profile aerodynamic Scuff Pads - Leading Edge bumpers are often large and unnecessary cosmetic items. At Ozone we build our kites and wings for performance and durability using the best materials & components available. Any areas requiring scuff protection we use a lightweight durable material with superior abrasion resistance, while keeping a low profile in order to reduce drag and maintain performance.
• Unique bladder construction - Our bladders are constructed in-house with advanced custom built welding machines. Double layered sections are applied to any potential wear areas.
• Anti-Snag Line Deflectors - The Anti-Snag line deflectors prevent bridles and lines from tangling around the wing tip. Safety is increased when launching with a partner and water re-launch is made easier.
• Tuned Bridle Geometry - We work extensively during our R&D process to develop the size range to feel in tune with each other. Every kite has a unique bridle layout, individually tested and fine-tuned to maximize the feeling and performance.
• Fast Flow One-Pump Inflation System - The Fast Flow One-Pump Inflation System makes set up and packing quick and easy. It features single point inflation/deflation and a high air flow rate between the Struts and Leading Edge, with clips to seal the hoses to prevent unwanted air flow in case of damage.
• Back-line trimming options - Customise your handling and bar pressure with the back line bridle attachments. Closer to the Leading Edge for slower turn speed and more bar pressure, or closer to the Trailing Edge for faster turn speed and less bar pressure.
• Anti-Flap Soft Battens - Soft Battens strategically positioned along the Trailing Edge provide canopy support and reduce flutter, enhancing kite feedback to the rider and also reducing canopy material wear.
• Fool proof line connectors - Fool proof line connectors prevent incorrect rigging of the flying lines to the kite.
• Water Kite Technical Bag - A technical bag with loads of space including an internal stash pocket, external control system pocket, board straps, pump holder, adjustable shoulder straps and foam back panel for comfort.

Specifications

Wind Range

Package Contents

Kite Only - Kite, Bag, Repair pack, Bridle options