Ozone will end production of the Hyperlink V4 and the Alpha V3 Ultra-X in its factory on Monday 16 November. Riders who want either kite must place an order with their dealer before that date.
The brand says the decision came after a lot of thought. It describes the pair as kites that earned a special place in many quivers.
Why Ozone is retiring them
Ozone says its range has grown a lot across kite, wing, parawing and snow. It operates what it calls a version strategy, releasing new models only when real improvements have been made. To keep development moving in the direction most useful to customers, it says, some products must go from time to time.
The brand points to other kites that cover the same ground. Hydrofoil handling is now delivered by the Mach1 and Reo, it says, while the new EXP and Explore kites are aimed at snow.
What happens if you already own one
Nothing changes, according to Ozone. The brand says it continues to produce spares for all its old products because it has its own factory. Customer support stays available through local Ozone dealers.
Because every Ozone kite is made to order in our own factory, you can still choose custom colours at no extra cost and with no extra wait.
That line is the company's claim about its made-to-order process, and it applies to these final builds too.
The two kites
Hyperlink V4
Ozone calls the Hyperlink V4 a true crossover foil kite. On the water it runs in 4-line closed cell mode for twin tip and foil sessions. For winter it converts to 5-line open cell mode for use on snow.
Ozone says it turns smoothly through loops, stays stable, depowers well and glides nicely in the mountains.
Alpha V3 Ultra-X
The Alpha V3 Ultra-X is a super-lightweight, single-strut freeride kite for intermediate to advanced riders. Ozone says it floats and drifts well and stays flying in the lightest winds. It is pitched for powering a hydrofoil, freeride sessions and some waves.
It is available from 4m to 16m.
Key details for buyers
- Production ends in the factory on Monday 16 November.
- Orders go through a local Ozone dealer and must be in before that date.
- Custom colours are available at no extra cost and no extra wait.
- Spares and dealer support continue for existing owners.
Ozone invites riders to talk to a dealer about sizes and colours. The source does not give a dealer order deadline earlier than the production date, so riders should check with their own dealer how long orders can be accepted.
