Alpha V1 Iksurf Review

Gennaio 16, 2019 / Kitesurf

At A Glance

Another genre of kite we are seeing boom recently is the single strut. Single strut kites are a brilliant addition to your quiver, or even replacements for your quiver. They tend to be very lightweight, pack down much smaller for traveling, have huge amounts of depower and many are now performing incredibly well.

Ozone have the Uno which is a small 2.5m, 4m & 6m single strut kite. This has always been incredibly popular with schools and the groms of the world due to its small sizing. However, it has always lacked a bigger sibling: welcome the Alpha V1!

Ozone have recently dropped this new addition to their line up into the kite market and it looks like it’s going to be a corker. Targeting the travel, freeride, surf and foiling aspects of our sport the Ozone aims to deliver a smooth, effective, lightweight kite with the Alpha V1. We see the usual Ozone build quality put into this medium aspect single strut kite, in sizes up to 12m.

The Ozone Alpha V1 is incredibly forgiving, it has a fantastic range of depower, performs in a variety of disciplines and packs away super small, perfect for traveling. The Click In chicken loop has one of the best releases on the market by a mile.

Overall

I really enjoy a good one-strut kite, they are extremely fun and easy to fly. The Alpha V1 was just that, very smooth, predictable, with ample amounts power and depower, and it’s quick in the air. The fact it packs down incredibly small and weighs next to nothing gives you the ultimate travel companion. The Alpha V1 is a brilliant choice for anyone freeriding, dabbling at strapless and those wanting to freeride foil. It is easy to use thus suitable for those at an entry level, however its performance is great enough to keep up with the most progressive riders out there too! If smooth is your style then the Alpha V1 is for you. Coupled with the Contact V4 bar and new click-in loop you’re onto a winner here.

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