Description

A small but perfectly formed package, the Ozone IMP III Trainer comes with a bar control system and can be used by kite surf schools and people wanting to learn the basics of kite handling with the idea to progress to kite surfing or snow kiting.

 

If the kiter gets into trouble they simply let go the bar and the kite will fall to the ground with no power. Then pick the bar back up and get going again.

The Ozone IMP III Trainer 1.5m & 2.0m are perfect starter kites for children (under proper supervision) and the 2.5m & 3.5m sized IMP Trainer's are ideal kites for all board-sports that use a bar, giving you smooth user-friendly power to develop your kiting technique.

Designed to bring out the kitesurfer within all of us the Trainer is responsive, smooth and stable with just enough power to ensure you will be ready to progress to the next level.

 

Ozone's unique 3-line set up makes for a totally safe kite and guarantees easy recovery and pack away.

 

We recommend the 2.5m for the best balance of performance and power – go smaller in high wind locations and bigger in notoriously light wind areas.

 

Features:

 

Flexible package: The Ozone Imp Trainer has its own specially designed control bar. The moulded bar ends help you to keep your leader lines safely away from your hands whilst in flight, and also act as line winders to keep your lines tangle-free when you pack up. The new bar has it’s own integrated safety system, so even if you release the bar you remain attached to the kite by the safety leash.

 

New Improved Material: Following extensive research and testing by our design team, Ozone have sourced an entirely new material for the sail and ribs on the 2009 Imp Trainer, making it stronger and more durable than last Year’s model. Made out of high tenacity rip stop nylon and stitched and finished to Ozone’s renowned high standards, the imp will keep its factory trim and give you hours of fun.

 

New colour scheme: The Imp colour scheme has been totally changed and now comes in 4 striking colour options: blue/grey, red/grey, orange/grey and green/grey finished off with contrasting silver logo printing.

 

Bridle lines: All bridle lines are now stitched instead of knotted like in the previous Imp. We use the highest quality Dyneema from Edelrid and with the lines now stitched the maximum breaking load is increased making for an even stronger kite.

 

Flying Lines: The flying lines are also now sleeved instead of being knotted. This increases the lines strength considerably.

 

Velcro Bridle Loop: To reduce the chance of bridles becoming tangled when packing the kite.

 

Closed Cell Leading Edge: With mesh for clean air intake and extra strength.

 

Wing tip dirt-outs: Linked to internal trailing edge sand-channels prevents any sand or debris from being trapped in the kite.

 

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.

 

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 kites are double-needle stitched, which is 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 Flow's 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.

 

Flying Lines:
Tested to 180/110kg, Ozone’s heat-treated Eurocord Dyneema SK75 lines ensure stretch resistance, a high thermal tolerance and durability for all kites. Lines are cut, pre-stretched, sleeved and stitched to ensure 100% accuracy. The lines are final load tested to 60% of their breaking strain to “lock” the line and as a final production check. The ‘kook-proof’ colour-coded and labeled line connection system makes set-up safer and completely stress-free for riders new to kiting.

 

The Ozone IMP III Trainer is supplied ready to fly with lines and 3-Line Control Bar, stuff sack and instructions:

• Ozone IMP Trainer III Power Kite
• Ozone 18m 180kg 3-Line Set
• Ozone 3-Line Control Bar with Safety System
• Ozone Stuff Sack
• Detailed user manual

* You can learn how-to setup and fly two line kites using the Power Kiting How-To Guide DVD - click for info >>

Specs

Model	Projected Area (cm)	Flat Surface Area (sq m)	Aspect Ratio	Skill Level	Cells
1.5	128	1.5	3.11	Beg/Int	12
2.0	164	2.0	3.11	Beg/Int	12
2.5	216	2.5	3.11	Beg/Int	12
3.5	284	3.5	3.11	Beg/Int	12

 

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3-Line Control Bar

Ozone IMP III Trainer 3-Line Control Bar with Safety System:

 

Aluminium control bar comes complete with wrist leash safety system.

 

Simply let go of the bar in an emergency and the kite will come out of the sky!

 

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Reviews

Great Training Kite! Nicola Reeves

This is an excellent kite for training with as well as learning how to landboard! It is really easy to use and handles the gusts well! My son and daughter are using it now in the lighter wind conditions and we are all enjoying it! I hope it has helped me to learn the controls of kitesurfing which I am hoping to take up in the summer!

 

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