Ozone Chrono - High Performance DePower Foil For All Surface

[pmaggie]

Yesterday I eventually tested the FS Lotus 12. First impressions, to be honest, were not so good. The kite pulls like a truck (can't imagine the Chrono...), but this can be a plus if like it. What I frankly did not like was the behaviour in gusty conditions. When a gust hits, the sail pulls immediately in a "on-off" way, very different from my Core XR2 15LW. My sail "absorbs" the gust, just release the bar. The FS was jerking me at every gust.
Also, about turning I found not really "slow", the impression is there's a delay between the impulse at the bar and the beginning of the turn. Once the kite begin to turn, it moves fast and pulls strong. Again, my Core is far more progressive: being a 15, it does not turn very fast but the action is smooth, it reacts immediately to the bar input beginning the turn, then it follows its arch to the zenith. Very easy and predictable.
What I really appreciated of the FS was the hang time: really, really impressive, far more than my Core.
Keep in mind I never rode a foil, so take my two cents for what they worth.

[Kamikuza]

Yesterday I eventually tested the FS Lotus 12. First impressions, to be honest, were not so good. The kite pulls like a truck (can't imagine the Chrono...), but this can be a plus if like it. What I frankly did not like was the behaviour in gusty conditions. When a gust hits, the sail pulls immediately in a "on-off" way, very different from my Core XR2 15LW. My sail "absorbs" the gust, just release the bar. The FS was jerking me at every gust.
Also, about turning I found not really "slow", the impression is there's a delay between the impulse at the bar and the beginning of the turn. Once the kite begin to turn, it moves fast and pulls strong. Again, my Core is far more progressive: being a 15, it does not turn very fast but the action is smooth, it reacts immediately to the bar input beginning the turn, then it follows its arch to the zenith. Very easy and predictable.
What I really appreciated of the FS was the hang time: really, really impressive, far more than my Core.
Keep in mind I never rode a foil, so take my two cents for what they worth.

That's exactly what foils are like... they're a whole other thing. Either you adapt or you use the kite in different locations where gusts don't matter.

[pmaggie]

Kamikuza, unfortunately on our lake there are more gusts than fishes
Joking, anyway here in Como lake it is normally gusty, not strong gusts or the 0-100-0 situation, but the thermal win is rarely smooth. There are I think in my spot 4/5 foils and a hundred of pumps, but I think it's not only a matter of the kite behaviour, it's also a matter of price. Here in Italy you can find a good kit (kite complete ~12 mts. + board) for about 1400/1550 euros. The FS 12 only complete with bar costs 1800 euro. Add the board and you're easily over 2000.
Anyway, In lightwind foils rule, the big FS are the only kites flying when it's really light here on the lake.

[Kamikuza]

Kamikuza, unfortunately on our lake there are more gusts than fishes
Joking, anyway here in Como lake it is normally gusty, not strong gusts or the 0-100-0 situation, but the thermal win is rarely smooth. There are I think in my spot 4/5 foils and a hundred of pumps, but I think it's not only a matter of the kite behaviour, it's also a matter of price. Here in Italy you can find a good kit (kite complete ~12 mts. + board) for about 1400/1550 euros. The FS 12 only complete with bar costs 1800 euro. Add the board and you're easily over 2000.
Anyway, In lightwind foils rule, the big FS are the only kites flying when it's really light here on the lake.

Yup. I don't use my foils here in winter cos the wind is just too damn punchy and can be bloody murder to try it keep in the air - or your arms and spine in their sockets. Smooth wind in late-spring to early-autumn though - magic!

[holden]

i did a little modification for my chrono 18 i want to share cause it is great in my opinion. it is for all of you who have the feeling that the kite could turn faster, has too much steering force, features too much slack in backlines when fully depowered and who care for a little bit more depower.

i moved the knot that controls the break 3cm up = all breaks 3cm longer. in addition to that i shortened the inner 3 breaks (each side) back by 1cm (with a figure 8 knot in the according bridle lines) = those are only 2cm longer now.

ozone managed to totally get rid of backstalls on the chrono but they did a little bit too much in my opinion. with this little change the kite is still not prone to backstall at all, however if you really ask for it you will get it.

(keep in mind that in time the lines that run through the pullies will shorten so you will have to move the brake knot back down again to compensate that.)

for me the kite feels very, very, very comfortable now. when i do frontroll jumps with overhead kiteloop, the kite is done with the kiteloop when i land. also when on the upper side of the windrange it is a lot easier to turn the kite to send it which results in a few more meters of big air.

one more big air tip: when the kite is on its way up, depower it as much as possible. long arms and seat harnes help. take off before the kite reaches the zenit. concentrate only on the pop. the kite depowers very well so the line tension will not pull you over the edge of your board. right after you are airborne pull in the bar rather slowly, don't yank it as you are used to with other kites. look down and enjoy the view. for a while... on your way down depower the kite a bit and play with the flightpath. depowering the kite will not result in less airtime.

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[masterred]

Love this game
play with the Chrono

[darippah]

Just had my first session on a Chrono 9m and twin tip. The kite feels amazing

it was a bit gusty so I was expecting it be difficult/ scary but it wasnt at all. It actually felt more like an extension of myself than any other kite

The low end was pretty good too, everyone was powered up on 12m's and I was decently powered and jumping on the 9 .

Can't wait to spend more time on the chrono's and test it out with my Hydrofoil

[Hannay]

Chrono V2 out now

Tech Talk..


Action...

[mgs]

I have been very happy with my Chrono's (V1) having been using them for a the past year. I have the 18m, 12m, 9m.The "Ozone Chrono V2 Designer Talk" video explains the differences very well indeed.
From my experience the chrono is a great kite, performs extremely well in low wind conditions. The bridle does need to be "managed" and can tangle easily, so packing away the kite very carefully after each session is a must.I tend not to keep my bar attached to the lines, so its imperative to ensure the pigtails are secured to the velcro tags.
Have had no problems with the pulleys, just ensure they are sand free and kept clean after use.
Launching the chrono was an interesting experience at first, the kite will launch partly inflated pulling the brake handle slightly really helps to inflate the wing tips. I have noticed as the kite gets more use, inflation takes place must faster.Having said that, the 9m inflated immediately the first time I flew it.

[Adventure Logs]

I'm interested to see how this compares to the Lotus Speeds since that's what it seems to compete with. Had a v1 18 and sold it for a Sonic 18, so much better. One thing I see they didn't change which I wish they would is color coordinate the bridle sides. Much easier to untangle and figure out when it all goes to shit. You don't think it makes a difference but coming from Flysurfers that do, it really helps. Also while I think the ozone bar is better than FS, they need some balls on the lines to help reverse launching. Glad they supposely fixed the wingtip tangle, that was always a problem with my v1. But as my sonic wears in, it seems to do this too more and more. Doubt the V2 will be as easy of a setup as the Speeds though. I can and have launched my S4's in dark without problem. I could never trust my v1 to do that.

=J-