The Ozone Lyght is Ozone’s lightweight EN C two-liner—the lighter sibling of the Photon. After extensive testing over several months, flying both the ML and MS sizes in a wide range of conditions with various harnesses, our opinion is that the Lyght offers a polished and impressive performance package for pilots looking for efficiency, comfort, and real-world usability in the high-C class.

Ground Handling and Launching

The Lyght feels noticeably lighter than the Photon, as expected, especially when ground handling in light winds. Thanks to its reduced weight and inertia, it inflates more easily and climbs smoothly overhead with less effort. Despite its relatively small cells and pronounced shark nose, the wing inflates very cleanly — a testament to Ozone’s excellent R&D.

Launching in strong, gusty conditions, the Lyght is relatively forgiving for the class. Although any glider can yank you if mishandled in strong air, the Lyght’s reduced mass makes it easier to control compared to the Photon. Bringing the wing up through the side of the wind window remains the safest method, as with most high-performance wings.

The brake travel, like the Photon, is notably long. While ground handling, especially in thermal gusts, it feels more manageable when taking a wrap on the brakes, providing better control during inflation and corrections.

In Flight

From the moment you take off, the Lyght gives a strong impression of solidity and stability. It sits reassuringly overhead, with little pitching or rolling, even when flying into rougher air. The overall sensation is one of clean aerodynamic form and impressive collapse resistance.

Initially, the feedback feels slightly muted — not absent, but softened. It takes some time to tune into the Lyght’s subtler signals. Ozone appears to have designed the wing with a bit of "give," like a suspension bridge, which smooths out turbulence rather than transmitting every little bump to the pilot. As a result, in light turbulence, the wing’s movements are noticeable but gentle, while in stronger, more active air, the glider remains remarkably comfortable and composed.

Both the Photon and the Lyght offer excellent comfort for their class — a clear strength for pilots seeking a stress-reducing XC machine.

Thermalling and Handling

When thermalling, the Lyght’s long brake travel becomes more evident. To achieve tight, efficient turns, especially in small, punchy cores, we found it necessary to take a substantial wrap on the brakes and apply active weight shift. With a gentle touch, the glider tends towards wide, flat turns, similar to the Volt 4 and Volt 5.

At first, we were concerned the Lyght might feel too "barge-like" in tighter thermals, especially in weak British conditions with small, sharp climbs. However, after learning where the stall point sits — and applying more assertive input — it’s possible to crank and bank the Lyght impressively well. Other pilots even commented on how tightly we managed to turn it once dialled in.

A weight-shift responsive harness, such as the Woody Valley GTO Light 2 or Gin Genie Light 3, can help maximize the Lyght’s agility. With flatter, less weight-shifty harnesses (e.g., Submarine), more brake input is needed to achieve tighter turns.

Overall, climbing performance is excellent. The Lyght soars efficiently with a great sink rate and glide. To get the best handling without sacrificing climb performance, flying a few kilos below the top of the weight range seems to offer the sweetest balance.

Performance and XC

Performance-wise, the Lyght stands out. It has a strong glide and efficient thermalling characteristics, even when heavily loaded. It’s a very effective wing for light scratchy lift and stays rock solid in strong, active conditions.

On full speedbar, the pressure on the B-risers is moderate to firm — not heavy, not light — and the wing remains very usable and efficient, confirming its credentials as a proper two-liner.

Final Thoughts

In our opinion, the Ozone Lyght offers a very well-rounded package for pilots looking for a lightweight two-liner that excels across a wide range of conditions. It prioritizes comfort, solidity, and efficiency over playful or dynamic handling.

For pilots seeking an ultra-comfortable, high-performance wing that feels at home both in light, scratchy climbs and rough, strong air, the Lyght is an outstanding choice. However, those who prioritize sharp, nimble turn behavior may find other gliders more immediately satisfying.

The Lyght isn’t just a lighter Photon—it’s a very complete, refined, and reassuring glider in its own right.

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