WHO IS IT FOR?

This second model released alongside the Reo V7 is a razor sharp, laser focused wave kite designed for riders searching for ultimate performance.

The Ultra-X model is designed around the same transversely shaped canopy and air frame skeleton as the Reo V7 but features a 20% lighter dacron and 17% lighter canopy material. This may be one of the lightest pure wave kites on the market, but it’s not all about weight.

As ever our primary focus was on aerodynamic performance and the Ultra-X is stiffer throughout, offering increased drift, reduced nose diving at the edge of the window in radical surf and lightning fast, super-crisp response.

Drift performance and responsiveness at the edge of the window in slack line situations is perhaps the biggest appeal to those searching for true surf performance. While the Reo has always been a pure wave performance machine, all of these lightweight performance handling gains offer huge advantages for the freeride kitefoiler, too.

BUILDING FROM THE V7 BASE

Broken down, the Ultra-X is built around the new V7 framework. There have been many subtle tweaks to stitching lines and panels applied to these designs since the V6 model, but the biggest improvement in canopy tautness has been achieved thanks to transverse sail shaping on the leading edge, improving your sense of sail control.

Applying the experience of our paragliding design colleagues, the V7 framework features an extra seam in the sail running close to the leading edge, which allows for more true 3D shaping.

Not only have we managed to add more profile curvature, we’ve also added more strength in the high lift zone thanks to that extra seam.

LIGHTER WEIGHT PERFORMANCE DACRON

The leading edge and struts are not only 20% lighter than 160g standard dacron, but is also more rigid. Also used on our new Flux V1 wing, this new 125g performance dacron material guarantees a longer lasting shape but also allows for more responsive handling and a tighter canopy for more aerodynamic performance gains.

LIGHTER WEIGHT CANOPY

Utilising the weight saving properties of the latest 46g double ripstop Teijin cloth (17% lighter than a 55g standard triple ripstop) further contributes to the increased drift performance in particular. The performance coating ensures high levels of strength and durability at a reduced weight.

BRIDLES – COMPLETING THE FULL EXTENT OF THE MISSION 

As we continue to discover ever increasing aerodynamic performance, further gains are achieved through the use of a Technora line material for the bridle lines that’s 25% lighter and 25-35% thinner to further reduce drag throughout all areas of performance.

WHICH REO MODEL IS FOR YOU?

Reo V7

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.

Reo V7 ULTRA-X

We’ve taken things a step further and implemented different materials into the same V7 framework. All materials used in the Ultra-X have been chosen because they’re stiffer and often stronger for the intended use. However, like a carbon fibre road bike, the Ultra-X just requires an appreciation for how to handle high performance gear.

High performance levels are borne from the fact that our designers capitalise on having 100% access to Ozone’s own factory to try new ideas and then produce as many prototypes as it takes to make products feel just right.

WHAT YOU FEEL:

• Incredible pure wave performance handling
• Sensational drift
• Ultra-quick steering response and drive through the window
• Reduced tendency to nose dive at the edge of the window when lines slacken
• Later luffing means better feedback and handling across a greater wind range
• Excellent stability wherever the kite is in the wind window
• More feeling, more feedback, more control
• Lighter weight kites feel lighter and more responsive on the bar
• More performance and stability especially in light winds
• Packing volume is decreased

WHY YOU FEEL IT:

• 20% lighter performance dacron leading edge and strut material adds rigidity and quicker response
• 17% lighter sail cloth maximises lighter wind handling
• Transverse sail shaping improves aerodynamics and creates an ultra- taut canopy
• Lightweight EVA anti flap battens improve overall aerodynamic flow and trailing edge finish
• 25% lighter and 25-35% thinner Technora bridle lines
• Two back-line tab settings to tweak bar pressure and turning speed
• Compact, low aspect planform with intricate sail shaping for fast handling and direct response
• Low volume three strut design to keep weight down while maintaining maximum support for the canopy
• Thin leading edge diameter for lightest weight to rigidity ratio

Setting 1:

Offshore:

A balanced and refined feel with good forward speed perfect for most conditions, and excelling in cross-shore to offshore winds. The kite can sit further to the edge of the wind window when de-powered, drifting as you ride down the line.
The Offshore setting is the knot positioned part way up the VBG pigtail.

Setting 2:

Onshore:

The kite sits a little further back in the wind window and tackles onshore conditions with ease. Increased bar pressure improves feeling from the kite when a wave is pushing with the wind. If you prefer a slightly heavier feel this could be the setting for you.
The Onshore setting is the knot on the end of the VBG pigtail.

The Importance of Aerodynamics

We understand the importance of aerodynamics and weight saving especially on a kite where drift is imperative. Every detail has been refined to be as light as possible while maintaining the strength and integrity you expect from an Ozone product.

Customise Bar Pressure and Turning Speed

Un-hooked riders will feel at home on the Reo, it will fly and float in unison with your movements. Simply trim in with the cleat before unhooking, or if you prefer to ride un-hooked often we suggest adjusting the Control Systems back leader lines to the longer position. To customise bar pressure and turning speed for your personal preference use the rear line adjustment tabs on the kite.

Easy Relaunch

Re-launch is quick and easy – by turning the bar or using the Re-launch Balls on the leader lines, the Reo will roll over and take off from the water in an instant. This is especially helpful if you’re stuck in the impact zone and need to get out of there fast!

Product Reviews:

The Best Wave Kite on the Market

Not our words, but those of Real Kiteboarding’s Matt Nuzzo… who’s had his hands on a lot of kites!

Luke Atkinson’s Quiver

Australian ripper on why he selected a mix of Reo V7 & V7 Ultra-X to maximise his conditions

• Downloads:

  Reo-V7-Ultra-X-Bridle-Line-Maintenance

• Sizes:

  4m / 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 11m / 12m

  Range of Use:

  • TRAINER
  • ENTRY LEVEL
  • INTERMEDIATE
  • ADVANCED
  • FREERIDE
  • FREESTYLE
  • FREESTYLE UNHOOKED
  • LIGHTWIND
  • BIG AIR
  • HYDRO FOIL
  • RACE
  • WAVE
  • BACKCOUNTRY
  • EXPEDITIONS

  Wind Range:

  Size

  4m

  5m

  6m

  7m

  8m

  9m

  10m

  11m

  12m

  Knots

  0

  5

  10

  15

  20

  25

  30

  35

  40 45

  Sweetspot

  Wind range is indicative only based on an average rider weight of 80kg. Actual range will vary based on rider skill level and type of board used. The upper range on high performance products may be higher for professional riders.

• Specifications

  Size

  4m

  5m

  6m

  7m

  8m

  9m

  10m

  11m

  12m

  Weight (kg)

  1.4

  1.6

  1.8

  1.9

  2.1

  2.2

  2.3

  2.4

  2.5

  Bar Size (cm)

  38

  38

  45

  45

  45

  50

  50

  50

  50

  Lines (m)

  23

  23

  23

  23

  23

  23

  23

  23

  23

  Leading Edge Segments

  14

  14

  14

  14

  14

  14

  14

  14

  14

  Projected Area (m2)

  2.5

  3.1

  3.7

  4.4

  5

  5.6

  6.3

  6.8

  7.3

  Projected AR

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  2.2

  Flat AR (m2)

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  4.2

  Root Chord (mm)

  1180

  1300

  1430

  1550

  1660

  1760

  1850

  1930

  2000

  Span (mm)

  4070

  4500

  4940

  5340

  5720

  6070

  6400

  6620

  6900

Set Up:

Attach The Lines To The Kite As Shown In These Diagrams.
View Is Of The Kite When Flying.

A: Pump Leash

B: Leading Edge

C: Trailing Edge

1 & 4: Back Lines

2&3: Front Lines

Set Up The Kite And Bar Face Down On The Beach With The Bar Downwind From The Kite.

1 & 4: Back Lines

2&3: Front Lines

A: Clamcleat Trimmer

B: Flag Out Line

C: De-Power Line

D: Quick Release Handle

E: Quick Release Loop

F: Flag-out Loop

G: Finger

Set Up

• Attach the pump leash to the looped line at the centre of the leading edge.
• Make sure all one-pump hose clips are open before you start inflating.
• Inflate using the IN valve.
• Refer to the recommended inflation pressure located next to the inflate/deflate valve.
• Do not over inflate above the recommendation.
• Do not under inflate or it will not perform as designed.
• Close the top valve cap. Double check the valve is tightened firm and is sealing.
• Close the protection cover.
• Close all one-pump hose clips. This isolates each strut from the leading edge, so if you get a puncture in one part of the kite the rest of the kite will remain inflated.
• Once the kite is fully inflated, turn the kite over and secure the kite using sand or sand bags on either side of the centre strut.
• Never leave a kite unattended without sand or sand bags on the kite.

WARNING:

Do not ride the kite with the one pump clips undone. If you get a puncture the whole kite will deflate! Always close the one pump clips inside the neoprene covers after pumping up. Do not under inflate the kite or it will not perform to its designed trim and will not relaunch easily.

Attaching The Control Lines

• With the kite on the sand and leading edge facing upwind start to unwind all the lines from the bar walking downwind.
• Put your bar in the sand with red side of the bar on the right and start untangling the flying lines, walking upwind towards the kite.
• We label each line with numbers which correspond to the same numbers on the kite. Use a larks head knot to attach the lines making sure the line label system matches >>  4 to 4; 3 to 3; 2 to 2; 1 to 1. The line labels are on the bar, lines and kite to make rigging stress free and easy.
• The frontlines have stitched loop ends and the back lines have knots so it is very difficult for you to attach the lines incorrectly.

All line to kite connections are made using a “LARKS HEAD” knot.

Always double check your lines before launching. Wrongly attached lines will stop the kite flying correctly and could therefore mean you have no control of the kite putting yourself in a dangerous situation.

Security

Quick Release Connection

The Quick Release is the primary connection to the kite. Make sure you connect to the Quick Release using the finger as shown in the pictures.

Below the Bar Release (Recommended Mode)

All riders should attach their Kite Leash to the Flag Out System. This is the small eyelet on the Stainless Steel Swivel Ring.
When the release is activated, the kite will flag out and fall to the water/ground.

In all situations make sure that all lines are clear of all working release systems and the kite leash is connected in the right way.

Advanced Riders (Use at your own risk, not recommended) 

Riders performing unhooked tricks or who are more confident and have spent many hours Kiting can attach in Expert mode, where the loop part runs through the large eye of the steel ring. When letting go of the bar in Expert mode (without activating the release e.g. missed handle pass) the kite will depower but WILL NOT flag out.

Be aware in this situation, the Quick Release will be out of reach and can therefore not be released. When hooked in and activating the Quick Release the steel ring automatically slips off and the kite will flag out.

1^st Stage of  Release

Activate the Quick Release as shown in the pictures. Providing your leash is attached to the flag out system the kite will 100% depower.

Reloading the Quick Release

Final Stage of Release (in an extreme emergency)

In the case of an extreme emergency where you need to completely release from the kite, use the quick release on the kite leash. This will completely detach the kite and control system from the user, and could therefore hit anything or anyone downwind causing damage, serious injury or death. RIDE RESPONSIBLY.

1^st FLY 

WARNING:
NEVER LAUNCH A KITE DIRECTLY DOWNWIND OF YOU IN THE POWER ZONE!

Launching and Landing

Instruct your partner on how to handle the kite and agree on a sign together for the release and landing. They should hold the kite in the center of the leading edge at the edge of the window and double check that all lines are clear. It is possible for lines to get wrapped around the tip so make sure they understand that all lines must run clearly from each attachment point.

Before you give the signal to release make sure you are 100% confident that all lines are clear. Then give your pre-agreed signal for your partner to release the kite and gently launch the kite to the top of the window.   

Landing the kite use the same principles >> Most importantly keep your head clear, be smooth and controlled with the kite and land before you are too tired or overpowered.

WARNING:
Make sure you grab the correct side of the bar
– we colour code the bar red for left.

Water Relaunching

Once the kite is face down with the leading edge touching the water:

1. Pull the bar in towards you to increase back line tension.
2. Pull one of the rear lines (line attached to bar ends) towards your body with constant tension. Look at the kite as you pull the rear line and be ready to release some tension as the kite flips up onto its tip.
3. Once on its tip the kite will work its way to the edge of the wind window. This requires some skill and finesse in order to not stall the kite backwards onto the water.
4. When the kite is at the edge of the window make sure you have the bar pushed at least half de-powered and steer the kite gently to the top of the window.

NOTE: If the kite somehow lands nose down but with the tips facing away, pull one of the rear leader lines to help the kite blow around to the correct position then follow the steps above for getting the kite re-launched.

Self Rescue

If you get in trouble out in the water, there is a simple way to self rescue yourself.

Firstly kill the kite’s power with the flag out system by releasing the chicken loop. The kite will flag out and drop to the water.

Lines are dangerous in this situation so make sure you wind the flag out frontline around the bar at least 10x to disable the kite. Then wrap all the lines together onto the bar as you normally would. You will end up at the kite ideally with the lines wrapped tightly and neatly on the bar. Make a few half hitches to secure the lines.

Once you have got hold of the kite you can drop the bar. When you have reached the kite, take hold of the bridle lines at each wingtip. Hold both bridals to use the kite as a sail to get back to shore safely.

Clamcleat Trimmer

To release the line from the cleat teeth, first pull out and down to unlock the line from the teeth, then set the trimmer line to the desired amount.

Pull the trimmer line down to de-power the kite. This is needed if you are overpowered, for unhooked riding, or if you are walking on the beach or snow.

Release the trimmer line away from you to increase kite power.

1: FULL POWER

2: HALF POWER

3: FULL DEPOWER

Trimming For Line Stretch

All lines should be maintained as close to equal length as possible. Flying lines can stretch over time, generally the front lines stretch more as these take the majority of the load.

To check your lines, unwind the lines from the bar and have a partner hold the lines even at the bar end. Taking hold of the lines at the other end, pull on the lines to check they are even. If the lines are not even you may either;

1) Stretch out the shorter lines. Attach the shorter lines to a car hitch or something very solid. Then take hold of the bar and pull with enough force to stretch the line. Do this to any lines that are shorter and re-check that all 4 lines are equal length.

2) Use the Leader Line trimming knots located underneath the bar ends.

Packing

• Detach the flying lines from the kite, and wrap them around the bar ends in a figure of eight. Use the elastic line retainers to keep them held in place
• To deflate the kite first release all one pump plastic clips. Then gently open the OUT valve on the leading edge. This large valve dumps the air quickly from the kite.
• Roll the upwind tip in to the centre. Then roll the opposite side.
• Screw the inflate/deflate valve in and close the neoprene cover.
• Fold the kite in 3 sections from trailing edge to fit in bag.

• Features:

  • Click in Loop
  • Two Release Modes
  • Three Loop Size Options
  • Spinning Head with Anti-twist Flag Out Line
  • Soft Bar Ends with Leader Line Adjustment
  • Bio-based Dyneema® Modular Flying Lines
  • Ergonomic EVA Grip
  • Stainless Steel Leader Line Pin
  • Light Weight Aluminium Centre Piece
  • PU Covered De-power Line
  • Stainless Steel Trimmer Bracket
  • Clamcleat Trimmer
  • Trim Line Grab Handle
  • Re-launch Balls
  

• Click-In Loop

  Push-away quick release with an innovative one-step Click-In reload function that is incredibly intuitive. The release handle fits comfortably in the hand, it is quick and easy to activate the release by pushing the handle away. A self-positioning release mechanism locates automatically, ready to be re-loaded by simply ‘clicking’ in the loop. The Click-In Loop is AFNOR NF S52-503 certified.

• Bio-based Dyneema® Modular Flying Lines

  Colour coded 500kg front / 300kg back lines are precision cut, pre-stretched, spliced and sewn in our own production facility to guarantee accuracy. We use the highest quality Bio-based Dyneema® – this material has the same performance as conventional Dyneema® with a carbon footprint that is 90% lower than generic HMPE fiber.

  

• Modular Design

  Our modular design makes adding or removing extensions quick and easy via removable pigtail end connectors.

  

• Ergonomic EVA Grip

  3D pressed EVA with ergonomic shaping and a lightly sanded finish provide the ultimate bar grip. It is colour coded with the leader lines and flying lines for an added visual safety feature.

  

• Design Inspiration

  What’s the first thing you do when you get in a car? You click in your seatbelt, hearing that ‘click’ sound makes you feel secure that you are safely buckled up, and you know instinctively how to release it.  The design of our innovative quick release system, the Click-In Loop, was inspired by the same principle. In the same way fastening your seatbelt has become a natural action when getting into a car, riders should activate and reload their release systems before and after every use. Although this important safety check is often overlooked, checking your release before each session will ensure it is functioning properly. We developed the Click-In function to be simple and intuitive, so activating and reloading will become second nature.

  

• Important Notes:

  Below the Bar Release (Recommended Mode)

  All riders should attach their Kite Leash to the Flag Out System. This is the small eyelet on the Stainless Steel Swivel Ring.
  When the release is activated, the kite will flag out and fall to the water/ground.

  

• Advanced Riders

  (Use at your own risk, not recommended) 

  Riders performing unhooked tricks or who are more confident and have spent many hours Kiting can attach in Expert mode, where the loop part runs through the large eye of the steel ring. When letting go of the bar in Expert mode (without activating the release e.g. missed handle pass) the kite will depower but WILL NOT flag out.

  Be aware in this situation, the Quick Release will be out of reach and can therefore not be released. When hooked in and activating the Quick Release the steel ring automatically slips off and the kite will flag out.

  

• Keep it Clean:

  In all situations make sure that all lines are clear of all working release systems and the kite leash is connected in the right way.

  Always clean your control system with fresh water after every session, and reload/release the Click-In Loop to check the system is functioning correctly. Store your control system with the Click-In Loop release open. Reload the next time you set up your kite.