R1-V5 Manual - Ozone Kites

Thank you for purchasing this Ozone product. Our mission is to design and build quality products with cutting edge performance that are easy, fun and safe to use.

At Ozone we are passionate about sports, and it is this passion that drives our design team to perfect and develop products that we love to ride with. We are proud of the quality of our products, and are constantly searching for the best components and materials to use in our designs. We manufacture in our own high-quality production facility in Vietnam, which guarantees a build quality that we are proud to put the Ozone name on. A close look at one of our products reveals that same superior quality and construction that ensures that every Ozone product will enjoy a long life, with consistent performance and aesthetics. To view the factory video visit our website www.flyozone.com. Many dynamic action sports carry inherent risks but with common sense and education from qualified instructors means you can easily enjoy these incredible sports. Accidents generally happen due to a lack of experience, changing weather conditions or from using equipment not suited to the riders’ ability and/or conditions. Always take the time to learn safely with qualified instruction and you will progress far quicker. Ride safe Team Ozone

Release of Liability

OZONE KITESURF LTD / OZONE KITES LTD RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAVIER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By assembling and/or using this Ozone product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire Ozone product owners manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, prior to using the Ozone product in any way. You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your Ozone product will read and understand the entire Ozone product owners manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, prior to allowing that person to use your Ozone product.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Use of the Ozone product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to non-user third parties. In using this Ozone product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS

In consideration of the sale of the Ozone product to you, you herby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows;

TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that you have or may in the future have against Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties resulting from use of the Ozone product and any of its components.

TO RELEASE Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of you Ozone product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the Ozone product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the Ozone product and any of its components.

In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD related parties have not made and expressly deny and oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the Ozone product owners manual.

Warranty

Ozone warrants this product according to the laws in force against any major manufacturing defect. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:

The warranty is valid only when the product is used for its intended use, and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.
Ozone will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the equipment, which clearly show the defect(s). If necessary, this information must be sent to the Ozone dealer, postage prepaid.
If a product is deemed to be defective by Ozone, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only.
Ozone will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to; assembling with other than Ozone components, damage due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper handling or storage, and damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment. The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only. The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims.
The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specified herein.

WARRANTY CLAIMS

Warranty claims must be sent to Ozone by an official Ozone dealer or country distributor.
Warranty claims must be processed and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping to the Ozone dealer the product was purchased from.

Warnings & Safety Precautions

This manual refers to the current product it comes with. No information contained herein applies to previous and/or other products or components. Always read and understand all warnings and instructions for any other product or component being used. To read previous product manuals go to www.flyozone.com

Read the following points before assembling and/or using this product:

General Warnings:

Before using this product you must take lessons from a certified instructor/school.
Always wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device when using this product near or on the water.
Always carefully inspect all of your equipment before using it.
The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks, dangers and hazards.
Always use extreme caution when using this product.
Misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death.
Only use this product if you are in good physical health.
Never act in a careless manner when using this product.
You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product.
If you are under the age of 18 you should have your parents or legal guardian read all warnings and instructions. You should not use this product unless you are under proper guidance and supervision.
Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.

Kite and Control System Warnings:

Always have a partner when launching and landing your kite.
Always learn to use a small trainer kite before attempting to use a larger power kite.
Never allow anyone who is not familiar with power kites to use this product.
Never use this product without a safety leash system. A loose kite is extremely dangerous.
The kite/control system is equipped with passive safety systems, which need to be activated by the user for them to work.
The leash system is not a permanent attachment to this product. Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of its components.
Never use this kite with another control system or safety leash. Only use the control system that is supplied with this kite. Other brands are not compatible with this design therefore and the safety system will not work.
Always wear protective equipment when using this product, for example; helmet, gloves, shoes, protective eyewear etc.
Always use a high quality and well maintained kite specific harness.
Get yourself used to the way all quick release devices work by testing them often in a non-emergency situation.
Rinse all quick release devices in fresh water after each use. Quick release devices have a limited lifetime and must be checked and replaced often.
Always activate and re-load all safety systems to familiarize yourself with how they work. This is the only way to be sure that you know how to use them in all situations, and that they are correctly loaded and safe for use.
The quick release trim loop and kite leash equipped with a quick release must be replacement after 250hours of use. Replace them before if you see any sign of wear. The wearing of quick release devices is not considered a warranty issue.
Never touch the flying lines when the kite is in use. Flying lines are extremely dangerous while under tension and can cause serious injury or death.
Never use this product with worn lines. A line that breaks while under tension can cause serious injury or death.
Always check your flying lines for knots before each use. Knots greatly reduce the strength of the lines.
Stay away from tangled flying lines unless the kite is secured to the ground. An unsecured kite can self launch unexpectedly, and can cause serious injury or death.
Never allow yourself, or anyone else, to get between the control bar and the kite when using this product.

Choose safe weather conditions and locations:

Be aware of the general risks associated with action sports.
Ensure you understand all weather forecasts and prepare for changes in weather.
Never learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind.
We highly recommend you purchase a wind speed indicator to be able to measure wind speeds. Study the wind guide to understand wind speeds.
Never use this product in high winds.
Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions.
Only use this product when you can remain in a standing position.
Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your ability level.
Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind condition unless you are an expert swimmer.
Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product.
Never use this product near power lines, telephone poles, trees, bushes, roads, automobiles or airports.
Only use this product when you have at least 100m of clear space downwind, and on both sides of your launching position. The power of the kite can pull you downwind unexpectedly with great force.
Do not fly your kite over other people or pets. Spectators should remain upwind of you when using this product.
Never use this product on crowded beaches or fields.
Practice launching and landing procedures, and self rescue techniques before using this product near the water.

Set Up:

1: Speed System

2: Line Label System

3: Back Lines

4: Front Lines

5: Brake handle

6: Clamcleat Trimmer

7: De-Power line

8: Flag-out Line

9: Quick Release Handle

10: Quick Release loop

11: Flag-out Loop

12: Finger

Kite Set Up

IMPORTANT: Set up your kite for the first time in wind less than 12kph to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Unfold the kite on the ground, in the direction of the wind.
Fold over the upwind wing tip and use the sandbag provided or put some snow, sand, or your board on the tip to secure the kite.
Lay the Speed System out on the ground. Untangle if necessary.
Take the bar and unwind the lines at 90 degrees to the kite.
Seperate the lines.
Connect the lines to the kite following the numbered label system ensuring all lines are free from each other.

Bar Set Up

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

IMPORTANT: All Ozone release systems require the user to operate them manually in the case of an emergency. It is imperative the kite is set-up as shown in the manual, incorrect setup will compromise the operation of the release system. All lines and de-power systems must be tangle free and the kite leash connected in the right way, see pictures.

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^stFLY

WARNING:
Never fly your kite in strong wind for the 1st time. Do not attempt to fly a kite without being taught by a certified kite instructor.

Launching

Lay kite directly downwind with sand/snow or board

securing the upwind tip.

Place yourself at 45 deg to the kite upwind. Hook

into the Quick Release. Step backwards while

pulling the down wind side of the bar to ease kite

into the air. The kite will slowly inflate and take off on the side of the wind window. Keep some tension on the back lines until the kite is fully inflated.

Landing

Fly the kite to the edge of the window and lower it gently and

• Have a friend catch and take control of the kite.

• Run towards the kite to take all tension from the lines.

Reverse Relaunch

When the kite is landed face down, take the back lines firmly, pull and hold. The kite will reverse from the ground, turn over, and land leading edge up. The kite is now ready to launch.

NOTE: A certain amount of wind and good technique is required for a successful reverse relaunch.

BRIDLE LINE & SPEED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Exposure to heavy loads, regular wear and tear, as well as harsh marine environments such as water, salt, sand, and sun, can lead to stretching, shrinking, or damage in both Bridle lines and Speed System lines.

Bridle lines and Speed Systems require maintenance just like any high performance equipment in racing sports – they must be checked regularly and maintained in the correct trim or the kite will not perform as designed.

Refer to the Bridle Line and Speed System Maintenance documents HERE Follow all steps carefully to check all lines to their specs and replace if necessary.

Packing

The R1 V5 must be packed using the concertina method exclusively. Packing and storing the kite using any other method (e.g. rolling, folding) will void the warranty. The reinforcement battens are integral to the design and must not be manipulated out of their intended shape, as this could damage the battens and/or kite, compromising its stability and performance.

Dry the kite after use away from the sun and direct heat. Never leave a wet kite in its bag. Store the kite in a dry place out of the sun. Never wash or clean it with detergent.

Land and safely secure the upwind tip with the supplied sand bag, sand, snow or your board.
Disconnect flying lines from the Speed System.
Wind the lines around the bar ends. Secure the lines with the elastic.
Open the centre cell zip on the top surface.
Store each Speed System side inside the valve openings to reduce bridle tangles. (Note: when inserting and removing the Speed System from the valve be careful to not damage the internal structure)
Fold the kite in half, tip to tip.
Loosely and carefully roll the kite to remove the air inside. It is very important to be gentle with this step to avoid damaging the internal battens.
Once the air is removed, place the kite next to the bag.
Unroll the kite.
Carefully concertina the Leading Edge; gather the profile battens together, starting at the centre of the kite, working towards both tips.
Turn the concertinaed Leading Edge over and place it in the padded top section of the bag.
Close the internal buckles to keep the kite in place.
Ensure the kite is fully deflated. Close the centre cell zip on the kite ready for the next session.
Close the bag zip.
Sizes 8m and 9m: fold the bag in half and secure it with the external strap.
Sizes 10m to 21m: fold the end of the bag over (i.e. the kites Trailing Edge section where there are no battens) and secure with the external buckle. Do not fold the kite/bag anywhere else.