All levels, all sessions. Offering Vortex possibilities with everyday accessibility, the Reflex is Ozone's all-new performance freeride kite. Escape to the water with effortless freedom, or fully commit and discover your inner extreme athlete. It's built for anyone who wants the thrill of kitesurfing with as little complication and as much progression as possible, and tough enough for heavy use.
- All-new performance freeride kite for everyone
- Exciting big air and kite loop performance, with enough adaptability for wave and foil sessions
- Fully accessible, from beginner to advanced
- Instinctive handling to help you ride with confidence and become a ripper
Ride With Confidence
Vortex three-strut shaping DNA and a highly tuned 16-point bridle system make the Reflex feel instinctively responsive and smooth. Its durable Teijin Triple Ripstop Dacron airframe gives a slightly softer, more playful all-terrain ride than the Vortex, and Dacron is naturally more resistant to abrasion when scuffed on the beach.
Performance and Feeling
- Fast, instinctive flying feel
- Easy jumping and rewarding float
- Tight turning radius makes kite loops easy to learn and throw without fear — no surprises
- Light to medium bar pressure
- Beautifully balanced, so ripping around at speed feels easy
Reflex or Vortex V2?
| Reflex | Vortex V2 Ultra-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe | 3-strut Dacron — harder wearing, less demanding ride | 3-strut Aluula — stiffer, sharper, always switched-on |
| Shape | Slightly lower aspect for more low-end power | Higher aspect for faster forward flight and more top end |
| Handling | Turns tighter through a loop with less power | More drive and pull through a slightly wider loop, with a pronounced second lift and catch |
| Ideal rider | Beginner to advanced | Intermediate to pro |
Twin-tip big air is the Reflex's primary focus, but its tighter turns and softer feel also make it an excellent cross-discipline kite for wave and foil sessions.
Construction
- Teijin Triple Ripstop Dacron airframe and Teijin TechnoForce Triple Ripstop canopy
- Transverse sail shaping on the leading edge for cleaner airflow
- 4-line pulley-less system and back-line trimming options to tune turn speed and bar pressure
- Fast Flow one-pump inflation, Direct Connect struts and load distribution panels
- Double-layer reinforced trailing edge with internal Dyneema line, plus soft and rigid anti-flap battens
- Low-profile scuff pads, anti-snag line deflectors and fool-proof line connectors
Specifications
| Size | 5m | 6m | 7m | 8m | 9m | 10m | 11m | 12m | 13m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 1.82 | 2.07 | 2.19 | 2.34 | 2.54 | 2.75 | 2.95 | 3.18 | 3.35 |
| Bar size (cm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Lines (m) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Projected area (m²) | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
Includes
- Reflex kite
- Water Kite Technical Bag — internal stash pocket, external control system pocket, board straps, pump holder and padded back panel
- Repair kit
Control bar sold separately. Pair with the Ozone Contact Water V5 bar with Click-In Loop quick release, in the bar size listed for your kite.