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Ozone Zephyr V8

2026

The original light-wind specialist, generation eight

LightwindFreerideIntermediateAdvanced

Brand

Ozone

Struts

3

Sizes

17–17 m²

Frame

Dacron frame

KSO Editorial Scores

The same ten characteristics, scored 1–10 for every kite in the index — comparable across all brands. How we rate →

Data checked: July 2026

Jump / Boost6/10
Hangtime7/10
Turning speed5/10
Bar pressure4/10
Relaunch7/10
Wave drift4/10
Unhooked pop3/10
Low-end power10/10
Upwind drive9/10
Ease of use7/10

Preliminary editorial scores — final confirmation pending.

Model years

Sizes & RRP

17

Available

About this kite

The Zephyr pioneered the dedicated light-wind category and the V8 keeps it at the front: enormous low-end power, easy handling for its size and upwind drive that makes ten knots a real session. The Ultra-X build sheds weight exactly where oversize kites need it most. When others wait, Zephyr riders ride.

About Ozone

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Ozone

Ozone is a kite and wing brand producing inflatable and foil kites, wings, boards and harnesses, and also paragliders.

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