Ozone Zephyr V7 17m Lightwind Kitesurf Kite

Ozone Zephyr V7 Kitesurfing Kite is the latest evolution of the Zephyr which has always been a firm favorite of ATBShop and our team as always travelling a couple of hours to kitesurf we need and insurance policy in the van!  The Ozone Zephyr delivers this and more as some of the most fun sessions we remember were under Zephyrs.  The size of the kite is sometimes worrying for some customers but once you have flown one then it all makes sense.  The Zephyr can't help but put a smile on your face and turns that marginal kiting day into a fun day on the water.  The Zephyr is very manageable even for relative beginners who have not been long out of lessons as it is still relatively steady through the sky and pulls like a train so is always there to catch you when popping over a wave or the rotation that just went a bit wrong.  

The Zephyr is the lightwind kite that all other manufacturers compare to as it was the first lightwind specific LEI.  The bigger Ozone Edges have an advantage on pure racing performance but nothing beats the fun playful and forgiving handing of the Ozone Zephyr that has built it's reputation over the past years.

The Ozone v7 is the current and best model, but it was the Ozone Zephyr V6  that had a design change from the V5 and previous 2015 and 2014 models. It has a new profile and planform to improve performance and increase the turning speed.  

This makes it smoother in the power and more engaging in the kiteloops. Yes the zephyr is a 17m that does loop! It really does fly like some other brands 12-13m kites but with the grunt for lightwinds. The super lightweight bladders also keep the overall weight down so it stays in the sky super easy. If you haven't flown a zephyr then you need to try and to get one as it's just required in the kite quiver as far as we are concerned.  We have tested and flown many light wind kites and the Zephyr is the one all are compared to. It is the most fun light wind inflatable kitesurfing kite  we have ridden.  Check out the video below for the turning speed and what is possible on a Zephyr to make an awesome day!

The V7 however, features new rip-stop material, which is advanced with an ultra flex coating which helps to improve feedback in gustier conditions, which make for a smoother ride. 

We have long been a favourite of the Zephyr and the new V6 dropped in store just before we did our annual trip to Egypt. So we packed the bag with the V6 and the V7 assuming we would get some use. We were pleasantly surprised to see a improvement on the water with a kite we were always happy with! We have been waiting for a refresh on the Zephyr for a few years. It has always been the shops favorite big LEI for intermediate riders against the competition and it has seen so good big improvements in previous versions. The kite has taken some design modifications with change to planform and profile. The kite flys faster through the window, but also turns faster and feels lighter than the previous model for such a big kite it is still very agile. Relaunch is still a doddle, even when the wind is light you can still easily pull the Zephyr off the water. The Zephyr is great fun for any ability of rider, despite its size it can be a gentle cruiser or a freestyle machine. In around 15 knots the Zephyr is boosting well, blasting upwind and great for learning new tricks. Just like the older models the kite gets going in lightwinds, but doesn't top out in a hurry. At 12 stone I can comfortably hold the Zephyr in around 20mph whilst heavier riders could almost jump straight from the 17m Zephyr onto a much smaller kite in their quiver. We have been using a favourite demo quiver of 17m Zephyr, 12m Enduro and 9m Enduroto cover a huge windrange.

Ozone Zephyr V7 Kitesurf Kite Features:

• Designed with OZ-CAD
• Exceptional Ozone Factory construction
• Teijin TechnoForce D2 & Teijin Dacron
• 4-line Pulley-less System
• Double Stitched Folded Seams
• Internal reinforcements
• One-Pump Inflation System
• Direct Connect Struts
• Load Distribution Panels
• Reinforced Leading Edge and Struts
• Reinforced Trailing Edge
• Low profile aerodynamic Scuff Pads
• Unique bladder construction
• Anti-Snag Line Deflectors
• Tuned Bridle Geometry
• One Pump Inflation System
• High volume inflate/deflate valve
• Back-line trimming options
• Fool proof line connectors
• Water Kite Technical Bag

Bar sold separately. We recommend the Contact Water Control System 55cm with 27m lines.