Big Air Kite Test 8 - Ozone Vortex / Duotone Evo D/Lab / Cabrinha Nitro v2 / North Orbit Pro
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
- Plus Sized Kite Reviews are back with the latest saucy aluula banger on the market, the Ozone Vortex. As always I was riding the 9m size over multiple sessions, in around 22-30 knots, although unfortunately mostly on the lower end of that range so I will be doing some follow-up sessions to test the very top-end performance and reporting back about it on my Instagram, @jasonofmontreal
This kite was provided by @MACkiteboarding , so if you like the sound of this marvelous kite, you can get yours here:
www.mackiteboarding.com/2024-...
As usual, I will have compared it to some of my other favourite Big Air kites, focussing on how it boosts, loops, how fun it is to ride, and how confidence-building it is.
Learn more about it on:
ozonekites.com/kite/kites/vor...
As usual, I am filming on my @GoPro 12 in 4K with Superview
The sick drone footage was captured by the king himself: @marcjacobskite
I am measuring my jumps with a combination of the @woosports and @surfr.9680
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Hey Jason. I’ve pulled the trigger on a 9m DLab Evo because of all these back to back reviews. We appreciate your time and effort that goes into making the videos m8.
Cheers
Thanks for this cool review! Bought a Force 7m following your videos, trying to get a hold on a 9m. Despite only being in Muriwai for two days in my life, your video just made me miss it again :)
When’s it’s on it can be one of the best anywhere 🤘
Awesome as usual … best kite comparison videos by far .
Thanks
Amazing work as always !! Defiantly point our advanced students toward your videos as the best place in the internet to understand what BigAir Kites might work best for them 💥💥🚀
Cheers team 🤘
Thanks Jason, your vids are great, real review from a 'normal' rider, at a level I aspire to
You were definitely a contributing factor to me getting a 10m dlab 🤙🏻
And I love it !
glad to hear it
Thank you as always for your reviews. They're the best in the biz and have led me to purchase a 12m Evo SLS, 9m Rebel SLS and the 8m Evo SLS
Nice one
These reviews are the best. Love that you ask yousselve questions. Hope part two comes out soon, maybe buying a vortex, but you rarely see them. Big fan of the edge speed now..
I won’t be doing a part two, i managed to ride this kite happily up to around 30-35 knots and still enjoyed it. Top to end loses some of its ease of use, compared to say an orbit/nitro, but it’s still a great ride and the second best overall aluula kite I’ve ridden so far
Awesome video! looking forward to the big 3 strut compparison: Evo D/lab, Ozone Vortex, Harlem Thrive and Core Pace pro!
@@wstam517 cheers
Great review mate ,I've bought an 8m vortex after our chat 👍 you confirmed all the other opinions I had heard .
Good to hear
Great video, and great drone shots!!
Thanks
Hey Jason, thanks for the video, I brought the dlab after watching your video, keep the great content coming!
Cheers!
Great review jas
Cheers
Love your content!!!
Thanks
Sick reviews love them! Really curious about your surfr vs woo comparison
I decided to hold off doing that as there are a lot of things I both like and dislike about each device/app, in summary I tend to prefer the app/community of using woo, but prefer the accuracy of surfr. Both are great for different things really.
Another awesome video Jason! By far the best non-biased kite reviews from a non-pro rider. Ended up getting a 10m Evo DLAB and 8m Rebel SLS because of your reviews. Looking forward to more great content!
Thanks
I bought exactly this quiver because of him as well😅. Thanks Jason
@@Sl4yzer hope you’re enjoying it!
Great video and explanation!
Thanks
Loving the reviews! Keep them coming. I just purchased a new Nitro2 in a 9m. Watching the big air comps and your reviews had me question what I was really looking for. I’m a lighter rider and hardly ever have a chance to ride in 30-35 knots. Seems like some of the kites the pros are using in those conditions may offer a rider like me less performance rather than more. I just want to boost as high as possible and loop it when I can. I got my first 2 sessions on the Nitro 2, and I think I made the right decision! Easy to fly, super stable, and jumps way better than my old kite. It was still expensive but seems to be the only kite able hanging with the Aluula kites which cost nearly 800 quid more. I may pick up a 12 meter if I can find one. Thanks Jason!
PS. Also, wouldn’t mind seeing a test of Flysurfer ERA if you haven’t already. Thx.
I loved the Era, there’s a review on my channel for it
Another great video thanks
Thanks
I went for a Orbit pro 10m because of your review.
Nice
Thanks for your reviews Jason. Your video had a lot to do with my recent purchase of a 2024 Duotone Rebel 9m.
I haven't had a chance to try it yet
Nice one
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Still hoping for that "beginners kite review series" 😁
I don't really know the answer there, my wife has been progressing from beginner and loves her North Reach, that would be my pick, but I'm sure there are a lot of options here.
Another good kite review. You’re video inspired me to buy a orbit
Awesome
Glad to hear the nitro is still one of ur favorites, thats what i use since i got off ozone. I use mostly the 12tho, the 8 is so much fun when i get to use it
Yeah, they’re one of the best out there for loop progression imo
Contact Gong for testing their new AYTO, in few months they will let out the team series version in UPE ARAMID
It would be interesting to see how they compare
@@jasonofmontreal yes…. And also interesting as price: 650€ for the 9mt in dacron and probably will be 900/950€ for the UPE aramid… I think everybody can agree that is a reasonable and honest price, especially if you buy 3/5 kites every 2 years or even just one.
@@giorgio4660 for sure, even if not the best performance, an awesome option to get more people into the sport
@@jasonofmontreal wings are top of the game, kites maybe will not be the top the first year but dacron series are renewed every year and team series like every 4/6 months…. Time is time…
Oooooh do you know when they will release the UPE version ?
I actually bought a North Orbit 2023 10 m² because of your reviews. After some sessions to adjust to the kite I´m really happy now (apart from collapsing wing tips with high load, that´s really annoying)
Have your tried pumping it up a bit more 10/11pai, and connecting at the wing tips a bit closer to middle
Bought my orbits and even the specific sizes (9 + 11) based on your review!
Do you plan to start doing board reviews for big air as well? Mine is up for renewal soon 😂 And I feel there isn’t as much analysis to be found on the different boards.
All the best to you man! Keep up the beautiful work!
Yes I’ve actually got 4 boards I’ll be comparing soon
First of all I want to say that your revievs are the best on yt for advanced riders👌 … secondly I need to say that I have dlabs from the beginning same as had sls evos from the beginning (having opportunity to watch how they were tested by Aaron and Ralph a year before going to sale) …. I learn my first higher loops on FX then switch to XR and going through Orbits landed with Duotone finally… My final point is that Dlab are the best alula pro kites on the market but in my opinion the best progression you will get as advanced rider is on sls version since they are less aggressive and more forgiveness and in my opinion sls give you more confidence to catch after the loop than dlab… (smoother loop / not much yank / so lines have tension most of the time)
Dlab is hyper machine to do what you already can do but not as good for learning new tricks with loops and rotations as it can be done on SLS… please tell me what you think about it ?
I’ve never tried the Evo sls, I think there’s some validity to what you’re saying, as I mentioned in several videos, although the dlab is the best performance overall, it can be more challenging for loop progression depending on your level
Thanks to your reviews of kites, I bought a range of orbit kites and I am (super) happy with them for loop progression. :))
Sadly my 9m 2024 does have a problem in the air (strange feeling, no feedback, no lift/power), I hope north will take it back and give me a new one.
Glad you like them. Sorry to hear about the issues though
Grabbed an orbit thanks for the advice
Hope you’ve enjoyed it
Nice review, Jason! I’ve been wanting them to come out with an Aluula Edge. It would take on the other 5-strut big air kites.
Perhaps, I'm not sure if you need the extra struts with Aluula because from the kites I've tried, the best Aluula kites are all 3 strut.
@@jasonofmontreal, I guess I should rewatch your Core XR Aluula review. I think you reviewed it? 🤔
@@collegepros I’m afraid I’ve not tried any core kites since my XR7’s
I used to ride the v11 edges and the vortex definitely has the edge feel to it ,I've been demoing the 9m vortex. The hangtime is good like the edge ,it's just super quick through the sky ,a totally amazing kite in my opinion from a few sessions on one . I'd 2nd what Jason said don't need 5 struts with alula airframe and 16 point bridals
@@rolandparry2022 Certainly similar, but quite a different experience riding it... really curious to see how it goes when it's absolutely honkin
Absolutely loving my nitro 2, really can’t fault its range of use and ease at jumping big in gusty winds. For me it’s all about boosting as big as possible with single loops. The harlems just don’t seem to boost very big, clear to see in the competitions recently. Not interested in paying extortionate rates for an aluula kite where the difference is hardly anything. The cost adds up fast when you have a few sizes.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the nitro, I sure did 🤘
Great rewiew! I would like so see something from you on the Core XR 8/pro
Unfortunately we don’t have core in New Zealand
What a great review, as usual.
I'm currently looking for a new quiver. If you have a chance to test those kites, it would be very useful:
- Reedin Hypermodel
- the new aluula Slingshot Code
- Eleveight RS+ v2
- Cabrhina Moto X
Keep going with your great work!
The hyper & rs+ v2 should be soon, hopefully can get a hold of the slingshot when it comes out later this year. I already did the nitro v2 which is the big air kite of their range
I got a 10m Evo Dlab a couple of months ago. Your vote as the best choice kite in the 10m size helped as the deciding factor. Toying with a 12m now too after seeing how well you are doing with that in the lighter winds.
Thanks
Been hovering around era / nitro 10m for big air / loop progression, waiting for this review to decide….
10m vortex sounds like it’ll be perfect.
The Era might be the best bang for buck big air kite out there, but they’re all bangers, just at varying price points
Tried 9m era in CT, really liked it.
Rode 10m vortex in very light wind, which had more power than expected.
8m era, 10m vortex is looking like the option.
nitro gets mentioned a lot between all these videos, sounds like a good option for the price/perf. Went for an Eleveight XS in 7m size due to huge discount it had, hope to see it soon on your reviews.
I liked the v3, but only got to try it once
Would love to see a hyper mode review
It’s on the Wishlist, hopefully cooking soon
you made me buy a 2023 nitro brand new!
Nice one
Any future test planned for the Reedin Hyper model. Love the super detailed reviews.
Yes! Coming soon
@@jasonofmontreal awesome. Torn between that and the dlab evo.
@@dlmob I doubt the hyper comes close to the Evo for top end performance, but it might be more user friendly and potentially a better build quality… Will try to find out
Would be nice to get a review on the new Naish Psycho, there is literally no review out there yet! 😉
I’m not sure they’re on the market yet but I’ll try to get hold of one
Stop saying you're average, you're boosting massive boogieloops. If advanced riders are only the pros there are like 20 advanced riders in the world 😂😂
I believe I referred to myself as advanced amateur in a video, I’d say that’s fairly accurate
@@jasonofmontreal it was my way to make a compliment, AND to tell you to be a bit more cocky 😂
😅😅
I may have missed the thought process in a previous video, but why did you decide to purchase a 10m DLab instead of a 9m? These are the best kite review videos I have seen since I started kiting ten years ago.
I went for an 8/10/12 quiver, but kept my 9m orbit for trick progression
Thank you as always for the review! Quick question that I’m sure you have answered before; are you riding 22m lines most of the time or 24?
22’s
But did you really compare both ? I thought it will boost better with 24m 🤔
@@clementfouet2888 if you are used to 23/24 you will, I find my timing is better with 22. Some pros prefer longer lines for tricks, and slightly shorter for boosting, I tend to prefer 24 for larger kite sizes only.
@@jasonofmontreal good to know !
I don't know if it's linked, but I think there is a difference of the position of the kite, I mean with longer line, the drag of the lines make the kite a bit less on the edge of the wind window, results by more pull
@@clementfouet2888 check out the kitesurf365 podcast, tech casts with DK, I think two or three pods ago they break down the differences, and talk about a session where Aaron Hadlow jumped 35m on 17m lines (with a 9m), while Luke McGwilie did the same height on 23m lines (on a 6m kites)
Almost June. I can almost smell the 2025 kites dropping soon. Who will be first.
Haha, exciting times if they get to nz
Thx again Jason. Coming off XR7s, I got to try 9m Vortex yesterday and also loved it. I’m not ready for loops but was amazed how playful, smooth and easy to ride it was. I found myself using to kite to correct errors because I could just put it where I needed it to be. Agree it did feel super floaty, but it made up in agility and fun factor- I have never thrown a kite around quite as much. It right up there at the top of my list with XR Pro- looking forward to your review so I can make my call.
Unless you have any sneak peak feedback on XR Pro? I know it will boost, but trying to determine how agile it might be, given how much I enjoyed the Vortex.
I’m afraid we don’t have core here in NZ but I’d imagine the xr pro is less forgiving and more boosting oriented
I been riding Orbits for the last 4 years after watching your video,s i pulled the trigger on a 10m2 evo Dlab and got my trust bar infected by infexion lines i stil got my 8 orbit thinking of changing it to the harlem force or the new core pace wich i believe is launched in june.
That dlab is very hard to beat in the 10m size, but those kites are all bangers depending on your riding style and conditions
I love your videos ! Watch many multiple time, especially when I have opportunity to try a kite, because I want to compare with your feeling and I always agree !
I would like to find more info of the realy low end of kite, to jump with hydrofoil in 10-12 knots but its hard to find.
If someone know how is the vortex in this condition...
I’m not sure sorry, I’ve had fun using my Evo Dlabs with the foil a little bit but I don’t foil too often
Just bought a 13 meter vortex, waiting for wind!
Booya !
Again a great review ! What size would you chose for 70kg rider, starting no-foot megaloop, and boogieloop (actually have a 9m low ratio tube kite, missing height.) 9 or 10 ?. Thank you.
Do you mean size of vortex kite? I only tested the 9m, but I bet the 8 would be a lot of fun as well
@@jasonofmontreal yes, I mean the size. I use foilkite over 9m doing oldschool, so 9m is very fine for me switching for loop for low ratio miss boost, and I would love to lower the minimum to send boogie before waiting 25 knots.. maybe a 10m vortew could do the job in 22-23 knots ?... Thank you
@@jumelalexandre I’d bet at your weight you’d be powered enough in 22-25 knots for a 9m
Thx Jason, what size North pro bar were you using on the 9m Vortex?
I've only ever used the medium bar from North
You wanna use the navigator large for orbit 11mt+ so that one is an M
@@giorgio4660 In an ideal world perhaps, but I generally just stick to the same size bars for all my kites, I spend too much on gear as it is 😂
@@jasonofmontreal yes, you should start buy the navigator L in fact, 50/55🤣
Edit: crying thinking about the new 27mt lines bought and ready to install for the 60cm bar just bought to use with the 14mt old schoold bow kite bought last month and don’t remembering why the f i had this idea.
What do you think 11m vortex would feel like, in bar hevynes and looping wise?
I would love to see some content on biger size kites, like 11 or 12, because all big air content in internet usually goes for 8-9‘s :)
Thanks for awesome reviews man, love you‘r videos❤
The challenges of doing big kite sizes is getting the kites, it’s hard enough to get 9m kites in NZ 😂. I think the vortex would be pretty solid 11m, probably better low end than orbit/nitro but likely not as forgiving with the loops. The kite was getting more grunty/tricky in the high end as I mentioned in the review. I’d probably stick with my dlabs for 10/11 and up by recuse of the low end
I wonder why in NZ you guys don‘t have all brands, is it because kiteboarding is not that popular in NZ ? 🤔
Thanks for replay, anyway I have ordert 11m Vortex 🤙
In my understanding from review it shouldn’t be as punch‘y as XR , much smoother with lighter bar pressure, should be nice kite for progress👌
@@andriusslekys9291 We do have a very small community, so far in May, only 50 riders in the whole country have posted on Woo, and no one here uses Surfr... I'd say we have under 200 riders in the whole country who ride big air, perhaps only about 30-40 who ride it often. In Auckland there is only really one shop for kites, and they sell North or Ozone. Before 2020 we had another shop that sold cabrinha and duotone (what I was riding back then), but it went under.
Wow that’s strange that with such access to water there is so small community of kiteboarders 😏
I guess bright side is that you guys have a lot of space in spots with no traffic, open spaces for few kiters, that should be nice😊
Due to challenging local laws there are no schools and very, very few instructors so it’s hard to learn. Also gear is very expensive here because of our importing costs
Are we going to see a Core XR Pro review in the near future?
I’m not sure, we don’t have core in NZ
Hi mate, which one bigair models has a lighest bar? Tks bro
I think the duotone trust bar is the lightest I’ve tried
@@jasonofmontreal i was talking about the light pressure kite 😅
@@giu.kitesurf I’m not sure what you mean sorry?
Evo dlab 8m from 15 to 35kts, the performance of this kite in this size is amazing
I’m guessing you’re either super light or on a foil in 15knots though 😂
Yes, 15kts on foil, but around 18kts is starts working for twintip and small loops at 72kg and duotone jaime 136 2021
Which kite is best for big air but drift well and relaunch easy also?
@@ErmisAnargyrosAvgoustidis I can’t say I really tested drift or relaunch with any kites, but my guess would be Evo dlab
Hey Jason, have you got your hands on a Slingshot Code for review?
I’m afraid not, we don’t have Slingshot in NZ
Hi Jason from 🇮🇪 great videos. We all love your non affiliated videos. I deal in North and vantage myself with a shop. Quick one what do you use to hold the go pro? Is it in your mouth?
Yeah I just bite on the orange floaty and tuck it in my wetsuit when I’m not filming… the jaw can get pretty tight holding it too long
Just that standard orange bite is it? Fair play, that's a workout in itself
When you test a naish pivot?
I did in my first video, but I’m hoping to test the nvision pivot and psycho when the psycho is out
@@jasonofmontreal naish pivot 2024
@@salvatorefedele2993 I probably won’t test that
Where is this spot ?
Muriwai, Auckland’s West Coast
@@jasonofmontreal if I dig a hole right here,passing through the centre of the earth , I will probably get there
@@SaRs_Ant the best time of year for it starts in 3 months so grab a shovel, you’ve got time… might need a thicker wetsuit than you’re used to however
but my heart is on the D-lab
so hope to save up and get one some time
It’s quite a monster
After this awesome review, I want to trade my orbits 2024 for vortex 🫣
Try before you buy if you can, and consider the conditions too of course
Hi Jason, Thanks for making these reviews. I watch everyone multiple times and I'm sure these reviews will be essential for my next purchase when it is time for that.
I would love if you could try out the new Gong Ayto kite and bar. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, I’ll try to get hold of one
Just bought a 13 meter vortex, waiting for wind!
Booya!