Description

The Ozone Yakuza GT is Ozone's full-race kite for expert users wanting to go seriously fast on land or snow. Designed for the kiter looking for absolute performance. The original Yakuza and now the Yakuza GT have been developed by the most diverse and technically minded team within the kiting industry.

 

It's the kite to use if you are wanting to take part in any type of speed competitons.

 

A sleek race profile with a high performance arc creates the fastest kite Ozone have ever designed.

 

By integrating profile technologies learnt from both kite and paraglider developments, Ozone have built a very high-speed kite which produces low drag when tacking at slower speeds.

 

For the less technically minded, this simply means there is much less chance of being lifted out of your buggy.

 

A sophisticated inboard braking system, a semi closed leading edge and a high aspect ratio combine to help the Yakuza GT deliver smooth power both across the window and through the turn.

 

This is a highly efficient and clean wing designed for ultimate performance.

 

Ozone Yakuza GT Design Process:

Ozone has worked closely with highly successful buggy racers including World Champions and National Champions to perfect what has become the benchmark in race kite technology. The design process on a high aspect kite like the Ozone Yakuza GT is very involved; a race kite needs to perform in a wide variety of conditions, upwind, downwind or any direction you choose and be able to go as fast as possible whilst maintaining stability and low-end pull.

 

Beside a plus on speed Ozone have worked on more stability and general user friendliness. There is still the typical Ozone Yakuza feeling in the kite and there is still heaps of extra power you can get through the brakes.

 

Everything works very intuitive and riders new to the Yakuza GT won’t need much time to get used to it.

 

The smaller Yakuza GT kites (<4.5m) have a special profile and planform. Ozone found out the advantage of having a slightly less performance kite is therefore safer and easier to handle than having a crazy kite the rider is scared to use in gusty conditions.

Ozone also didn’t want the kites to be ridden by their Pro race team that can handle almost any kite. The Ozone Yakuza GT is the kite if you want to look into racing or just looking for the most powerful and fastest kite on the market to brake your personal records.

 

The bigger sizes >10m of the Yakuza GT's have also been used as the low wind power houses for loads of snowkite expeditions through Greenland, Antarctic and Canada. Eric, Sarah and Curtis from the Pittarak expedition were adding 12 and 14m Yakuzas for the first time to their quiver when they were crossing Greenland from south to north in 2008. They staked up 2 sets of 30m Lines and were able to snowkite even if they couldn’t feel a breeze on the ground which gave them a big advantage making distance.

 

For heavy weight buggier and snowkiters that travel with heavy equipments and sleds Ozone have made a 17m version which will pull you like a tractor in less than 5 knots winds.

 

Construction:

 

Hand-checked Ozone factory construction:

Utilizing highest grade Oztex 40d ripstop nylon fabric and pre-stretched dyneema control line throughout. This translates to the kite flying in lighter winds and a greater wind speed to power generated ratio and as the kite can penetrate the window deeper the up wind ability is superb. The stability is kept even with less bridling by the use of Diagonal-Rib construction, a method of strengthening the kite from inside to enable less support from the bridles.

 

Internal diagonal rib structure:
Reduces bridles helping to eliminate line drag distortion and manifests in a true feel for the interaction of kite with wind.

Mylar Edged:
Aerodynamics tells us that the leading edge and the trailing edge are the two most critical lines in an aerofoil section. Ozone kites are Mylar taped on the leading edge, giving a more rigid structure, a clean and efficient aerofoil, and absolutely zero stretching. The Mylar tape effectively locks the sail shape, meaning your kite keeps it’s factory trim. For the trailing edge Ozone roll the seam twice and stitch to give a soft and clean exit for the airflow.

 

Double Stitched:
Ozone Yakuza GT kites are double-needle stitched, making them stronger and more durable than single line stitching in the event of the kite being dragged over rough ground. Even the thread used for stitching the lines and sail is UV-bonded, further adding to the strength and life-span of our kites. Every seam is checked to within 0.5 mm; a look at the colour-scheme accuracy and the inside of the seams of our kites will highlight this fact.

 

Bridle Lines:

Ozone's aim when designing the bridle lines is to use the least amount of line possible, to minimise parasitic drag through the air, resulting in a more performant kite. Kite design has advanced to the point where the accuracy and diameter of the line lengths is vitally important. To achieve this accuracy, Ozone use the highest quality Dyneema lines which are stitch finished for extra strength and less drag.

 

Attachment Tabs:
The Ozone Yakuza GT attachment tabs are sewn deep into the reinforcement area of the ribs, which means that the load is spread over a larger area of material, thus reducing any stretching and ageing of the cloth.

 

World Championship Winning:

In the race season 2008 world champion and 5 time german champion Björn Krautschick, was using the Ozone Yakuza GT prototypes with which he managed to win the championship once again. The Ozone Yakuza GT gave him the right advantage against all the others. Imaging in one race he started late from the last position, fought hard and took all he could out of his Yakuza GT. Few meters before the finish line he had overtaken everyone and even passed the person in lead. Björn reported he was able to go much more upwind than anyone else and was also the fastest on the speed course giving him the necessary advantage to also win that race.

 

The Ozone Yakuza GT delivers direct, smooth handling at very high speeds but with a level of exceptionally user-friendly stability that means all competent kiters will be able to enjoy it's turbo charged performance.

 

If you want to be the fastest or feel the need to have the most powerful kite possible in your quiver then the Yakuza GT is the kite for you.

 

Supplied with: Ozone Yakuza GT Kite, Manual, Stickers and Bag

Flying Lines and Handles sold separately.

 

	* A Harness can be used with this kite but is not compulsory - click for harnesses >>
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Specs

Model	Wingspan (cm)	Projected Span (cm)	Flat Surface Area (sq m)	Projected Area (sq m)	Aspect Ratio	Skill Level
5.5	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp
6.8	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp
8.3	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp
12.0	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp
14.0	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp
17.0	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Int/Exp

 

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Accessories

Ozone 4-Line Handles with Wrist Leash Safety System:

Ergonomic, styled and comfy, Ozone kite handles are built from hi-tech, lightweight polypropylene tubing. 25mm in diameter and covered in a layer of neoprene for extra comfort these handles have been specifically designed to prevent forearm fatigue.

 

Extra features include soft plastic sheathing on the lead line exit to prevent line or finger chaffing during heavy use.

 

Additional ground 'staking loops' allow the pilot to keep the kite stalled when not being flown.

 

Safety system easily larks-foot onto the ground staking loops or brake line leaders on your handles. High quality soft webbing straps with short bungee cord attachment to prevent them getting tangled or damaged.

 

Handles are now complete with a spectra stitched strop line as standard.

 

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Ozone Pro 4-Line Composite Handles:

The carbon gives them an extraordinary look and the design features a constant curve; Ozone feel this constant curve makes for a more intuitive connection to your kite as you work the handles when hooked in using the strop.

 

The Ozone Pro-handles feature a 3D EVA grip and are 25mm in diameter to reduce arm fatigue. The leaders and 60cm harness strop are made from Amsteel spectra with ground staking loops for easy control of your kite when taking a break.

 

The brake leader line comes directly out of the end of the handle meaning you never get a line cross-over. The handles are a vital part of your equipment; make sure your riding with the best.

 

Sizes: 35cm, 40cm, 45cm

 

Material: Composite/Carbon, EVA, Amstel Spectra Leaders

 

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Ozone Yakuza Spares:

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Reviews

The ultimate buggy kite! Stacey Yates

What a fantastic kite - it is so quick and fast and yet is so nice and easy to use! It is a high performance kite and is great for buggying but is still so easy to get to grips with!

 

The Ozone Yakuza has got me up to 47mph on my buggy which I thought was quite good considering I had only been out with it a handful of times. I cannot wait to get tuned in with it!

Ozone quality is well renowned and there has been no compromise here!

 

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