The Access is Ozone’s do-it-all power house De-power foil kite. A complete new design for 2015 combining the latest in foil and paragliding design technology.
The 2015 Access design brings unsurpassed ease of use and superior safety to the Snowkite world. With the addition of our new Internal Re-Ride Safety System the Access is simply the best choice for new Snowkite enthusiasts. The design goal of this kite is to allow total new comers to enjoy this sport from their very first session. We have made this possible by creating an incredibly stable kite, which has a constant pull and a large wind range. If you are new to the sport or an occasional snowkiter, the Access is the kite you need to learn the basics of Snowkiting and progress to find out what this incredible sport can offer. This has helped to make the Access a great teaching tool, which is why it has become the kite of choice for top Snowkite schools around the globe.The 2015 Access retains its great feeling through the bar with direct handling which is vital for beginners
• S pecific profile to increase stability and low end power to provide more pull in lighter winds
• Planform with an increased arc to improve handling and the turning speed
• S imple bridle line configuration has less lines reducing parasitic drag to increase light wind performance
• S tall handle to land and re-launch the kite with ease
• A ll new Internal Re-Ride Safety System. Looses all power in kite and is ready to ride after activating again
• E xceptional hand checked Ozone factory construction using the highest quality materials
• Double pulley speed-system, utilising the latest high spec Ronstan Orbit pulleys
• Unique blow-out-valves on the under surface help avoid damaging the kite if crashed
• Velcro openings in the tip to remove debris and snow
• High quality, easy to use backpack with loads of volume
• Control System with 2x 500kg front lines and 2x 300kg back lines for durability and extra safety
The Contact-Snow Control System offers the latest in safety features, a clean control bar design and a simple easy-to-use trimming system. The system exceeds all Kitesurf/Snowkiting loading and release EU NORM safety standards.
Push Away Quick Release – The control system features a new Megatron pushaway quick release safety with total flag out of the kite. The release handle is ergonomic with positive release forces (under 8kg) allowing for quick and easy release. Simple re-assembly saves time and gets you back up and riding faster.
Three Safety Modes – The new Contact-Snow Control System offers riders a
choice of three safety modes; the recommended Flag Out safety, or the
optional Brake Handle or Suicide safety modes.
NOTE: When teaching/practicing release and reload of the chickenloop, we
recommend doing so in light winds with the leash attached to the Brake
Handle.
• The recommended Flag Out safety offers flag out in all situations
by releasing the Megatron or letting go of the bar when un-hooked.
• The Brake Handle safety method attaches the safety leash to the hand
brake line that connects to the back leaders, when Megatron is released
the kite stalls down to the ground.
• The Suicide option offers flag out only when the Megatron is released
whilst hooked in, allowing riders practicing handle passes to let go of
the bar with out flagging the kites safety (not recommended).
Anti-twist Flag Out Line – The flag out line running through the
Megatron & safety leash attachment at the bottom keeps the leash
tangle free when doing rotations and manually unwinding the centre lines
using the Spinning Handle.
Low Friction Centre Piece – The new control bar features a low friction aluminum centre piece designed to reduce trim line wear.
Auto Positioning Chicken Loop – Designed in conjunction with the bar
centre piece, the Megatron spinning handle allows chicken loop auto
positioning, offering easy unhooked riding and hooking back in.
Magnetic trim handle system – The Magnetic trim handle connects to a
magnetic neoprene sock covering the clam cleat to reduce tangles when
the trimmer is depowered.
PU Covered trim line & Ronstan Orbit Pulley – The tough PU covered
trim significantly reduces wear when sheeting in and out, whilst the
smooth running Ronstan Orbit Pulley also prevents trim line wear.