First Encounters with the Ozone Frenzy

After a very windy weekend - a flight test with the new Ozone Frenzy proved to us what all the hype is about.

"Universal" - definitley!
"Safe" - absolutely!
"Big Airtime" - no queries on this one!

Flexifoil Strike Flight Test

After another very windy weekend - a flight test with the new Flexifoil Strike showed us what everyone in South Africa is talking about!

Peter Lynn Guerilla II Flight Test

After a variable wind weekend - a flight test with the new Peter Lynn Guerilla II showed us how versatile this kite was with us managing to use it for kitesurfing, buggying and kitelandboarding!

This kite is really good in the gusty conditions we had today, but despite this turns very quick for its size and compared to other depowerable foil kites on the day turns quicker but doesn't accelerate quite as quick with no luffing. Improvements on it's predecessor also includes personalised bar pressure that can be obtained by using the two different attachment points on the wingtips. 

Flexifoil Storm III Flight Test

After another very windy test flight with the new Flexifoil Storm III we have found out why Aaron Hadlow is currently leading the PKRA rankings!

The first thing you notice about this kite is the amazing speed of the turn rate - it caught me out when redirecting the kite after a jump - with a quick flick of the bar the kite is where you want it and is powered up ready and waiting. You've all probably gone for a turn and slowed down a bit having to work the kite to get going again, but with the STORM III - the powers almost there all the time on demand no waiting for the kite to get pick up speed.

Flexifoil Strike 2 (II) Flight Test

After another very windy flight test with the new Flexifoil Strike 2 we got to grips with the new and improved version for 2005!

OK it was blowing 30 knots and I know that in those winds even a plastic carrier bag will fly fairly well, but the difference was noticed in that walking to the water with the kite overhead and no handling input from me it just sat there and didnt twitch about the sky ..I was fully depowered and being lofted and yet the Strike 2 just sat there!

Peter Lynn Vortex Flight Test

After a very windy day at one of our favourite beaches we managed to take a flight test with the new Peter Lynn Vortex!

This kite is really good even in the gusty conditions I had today. It turned really quick and as with all other Peter Lynn ARC style kites it doesn't want to overfly! Good de-power range with this kite - even with the wind reaching 25knots I was still able to stay upwind on my board.

BEST Waroo Pro Flight Test

After another very windy flight test with the new BEST Waroo Pro - Kitesurf Instructor Colin Phillips tells us his initial thoughts!

Despite the windy conditions - we headed out on the BEST Waroo Pro with a tentative hand on the safety leash, the kite was launched and coped well with the sometimes 20knot gusts! 

Ozone Instinct Sport and Edge Flight Test

After a flight test with the new Ozone Instinct Edge and Sport we got to grips with the new Ozone kites from 2007!

Despite the light winds the 13m Edge got my muscular (pie-sized) frame up and riding and staying upwind while other riders were on 16 and 18m kites.

Snow Kiting with the Ozone Manta

After a week away Snowkiting - Powerkiteshop Team Rider Sly Jennings gives us his thoughts on the Ozone Manta.

In the lighter winds the Manta impressed everyone on the mountain.

North Rhino Flight Test

After a flight test with the new North Rhino 07 - Charlie Railton tells us his thoughts on their latest SLE!

At long last the new rhino has arrived! In my opinion North have really kept the characteristics of the 05/06 Rhino but added lots of depower. This kite is really going to appeal to those who want the characteristics of a classic style kite along with huge depower.