Ozone Kona (PAST MODEL)

BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE - EN B

• Patented OZONE SharkNose Technology
• 0.5 increase in L/D throughout the speed range compared to the Buzz PWR
• Increased cells, double 3D Shaping for a cleaner top surface
• New Arc, for better handling, stability and sail cohesion.
• Ball-bearing pulleys for smooth acceleration

PEDIGREE

The Kona builds on over a decade of PPG wing design, and is the perfect wing in the OZONE range for beginner-intermediate PPG pilots who need a wing that excels in free-flight.

Based on the Buzz Z5, which is one of the most popular wings in our range, the Kona features cutting edge performance technology in a platform that is exceedingly comfortable under power or in free-flight.

PERFORMANCE

The Kona is equipped with the same performance enhancing design features that have pushed the latest iterations of Rush, Delta, Mantra, and Enzo series wings to the top of their class. Most notably, it features a totally new SharkNose profile and leading edge. Proved to be one of the most significant recent technological breakthroughs, the patented SharkNose profile improves performance, solidity and handling characteristics at all angles of attack and airspeeds.

Aerodynamically, the Kona profile and sail are very clean. It has been designed with the latest generation software to generate cells that are better aligned to the airflow, reducing profile drag and wing tip vortices. The sail has been further optimised with double 3D shaping for a cleaner leading edge and three extra cells for a better top surface without the addition of extra lines. A new internal structure and optimised line layout has allowed these three extra cells to be added without additional lines or increased wing weight.

The Kona’s aspect ratio remains the same as the Buzz PWR. Increasing aspect ratio is a simple method of increasing performance, but leads to significant compromises in passive safety. Therefore, we do not believe in pushing this important design consideration. Instead, we have focused on reducing sail drag, optimising the line layout, reducing the overall line drag, and creating newly-shaped SharkNose cell openings to push the Kona’s performance to the top of the category without compromising safety. The performance enhancing features of the Kona can be considered “free upgrades”, as they increase glide and speed without reducing passive safety.

COMFORT AND PROGRESSION

Above all else, the Kona is easy and comfortable to fly. The handling is intuitive, fun, and agile, with a progressive and precise feel. It is highly compact, with perfectly coordinated roll and yaw in the climb. In active air, the feedback from the wing is gentle and predictable; filtering air movements in an understandable way. All of these factors provide you with the confidence to progress under power or in free-flight.

Launching is a critical part of each and every flight, and we have paid particular attention to the ground-handling characteristics of the Kona. It inflates smoothly, without overshooting in higher wind speeds. Even in zero wind conditions, there is no tendency for the wing to hang back. In stronger winds it inflates progressively with less tendency to “shoot up” and pull the pilot off their feet. The excellent launch behaviour is due in part to the SharkNose profile, which outperforms the behaviour of traditional leading edge designs as the wing transitions through the inflation and launch process.

In the air, the Kona’s turn is more progressive, allowing you to center lift and tighten the turn with higher precision and spin/stall resistance. Overall, the sail has more cohesion and the profile is more stable in active air compared to all of our previous wings in this category.

PILOT

The Kona is suitable for a wide range of pilots from talented beginners to the most experienced – the principle consideration is that this wing is designed to fly under power part of the time, and in free-flight part of the time. Pilots who switch back and forth often and tend to log 30-50 free-flight hours per year will find the Kona to be ideal.

POWER RISERS

The Kona ships with next-gen PPG risers, featuring a smooth trim system, a new stronger brake handle attachment system, and a new brake line pulley. The system is adjustable in height and suitable for any type of harness hang point and pilot preference. The “A” risers are color coded for easy identification.

FROM THE OZONE R&D TEAM

The OZONE R&D Team - Dav, Luc, Russ, Fred, and Honorin - fly every day we can. We enjoy flying and testing the entire range of wings, but the Beginner-Intermediate Series wings are the most challenging and fun to develop. The challenge lies in meeting the demanding design goals of balancing performance, comfort, ease of use, and safety, without compromise. The Kona represents a special combination of features that have been blended together in a unique manner to achieve what we believe to be an impressive balance. It is a wing with a playful character that any pilot of intermediate ability or higher will enjoy flying, and is a solid and dependable base to progress with safely. We hope you have as much fun flying it as we have. Fly safe, from all the Team.

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZES

Size	22	24	26	27	29	31
Number of cells	48	48	48	48	48	48
Projected area (m2)	18.7	20.3	21.8	23	24.5	26.5
Flat area (m2)	22.2	24.1	25.8	27.3	29	31.3
Projected span (m)	8.23	8.57	8.87	9.12	9.4	9.78
Flat span (m)	10.69	11.14	11.52	11.85	12.22	12.71
Projected Aspect Ratio	3.62	3.62	3.62	3.62	3.62	3.62
Flat aspect ratio	5.16	5.16	5.16	5.16	5.16	5.16
Root Chord (m)	2.63	2.74	2.84	2.92	3.01	3.13
Glider Weight (kg)	4.75	5	5.31	5.53	5.78	6.2
In-flight weight range (kg)	55-70	65-85	75-95	85-105	95-115	110-130
PPG weight range (kg)	55-100	65-115	75-130	85-150	95-160	110-180
LTF / EN	B	B	B	B	B	B

MATERIALS

• Top Surface Cloth: Dominico 30D MF
• Bottom Surface Cloth: Dominico 30D MF
• Rib cloth: Dominico 30D MF
• Upper lines: Edelrid 8000U-090/070
• Mid lines: Edelrid 8000U-130/090/070
• Lower Lines: PPSL200/160/120

DESIGNER'S NOTES

THE CONCEPT

The Kona is an accessible wing which offers a beautiful balance of comfort, forgiveness, and stability for entry level pilots and at the same time precise handling and performance potential that will reward more advanced pilots. The Kona is based on the Buzz Z5.

NEW FEATURES (COMPARED TO BUZZ PWR)

• We were able to further optimise the sail and add 3 cells without the addition of extra lines, thus increasing sail cohesion and precision without additional drag.
• We used improved software to generate the sail which resulted in improved airflow for each single rib, thus reducing profile drag and vortex.
• The Kona is generated with a higher arc than previously. As a result, tension in the wing is increased for a better feel and better authority in the turn.
• OZONE SharkNose profile: On the Kona you immediately feel the benefit in the progressivity in the turn and increased forgiveness in deep brake input compared to its predecessor. This also allows the Kona to achieve a higher level of usability and solidity in accelerated flight. Inflation has been improved with quicker rise and less effort required.
• We have also improved the surface of the leading edge with the use of double 3D shaping.
• The Kona is made with a combination of sheathed riser lines and unsheathed upper galleries. By using a more advanced material for the riser lines and optimising line tension we have managed to reduce the overall line drag by 13%.
• Performance increase is up to half a point better than the Buzz PWR at all speeds.
• The risers are fitted with super smooth Ronstan ball bearing pulleys which makes using the speed bar a joy. With the increased stability and performance at speed, the Kona is even more of an XC machine.
• Despite the addition of 3 more cells, we managed to keep the weight of the Kona as low as the Buzz Power was.

COLOUR OPTIONS

Standard Colours: Light Blue-White-Black-Orange; Purple-White-Black-Indigo; Grey-White-Black-Light Green; Red-Yellow-Red-Orange 

Custom Colours: Choose your custom colours here and then email us the Ozone Reference with your order.

ABOUT CUSTOM COLOURS

Ozone encourages you to customize your own personal colour combination for your wing. Customization generally incurs a small fee. Once you’ve decided you can share your design with your friends, or if you are ready to order, send it to your local Ozone dealer to check if there is a charge and place the final order.

Please note that because the glider will be built specifically for you in the Ozone factory, payment must be received before production can begin.

FABRIC COLOUR AND UV RESISTANCE

Please be aware that the colour you see on your screen may not accurately represent the actual fabric colour. Given the wide varience in monitor calibration and the fabric appearance in different light and colour combinations, it is impossible to perfectly represent fabric colour on screen. If you have any doubts about the colours, look at photos of various wings on our website to see them in different light and colour combinations or contact your local dealer to see the fabric in person.

All of the fabric that we use undergoes extensive testing in prototype colour phase to ensure colourfastness, mechanical stability, porosity, and general longevity before we put it into production. Once our fabric is in production, every meter of it is rigorously inspected upon arrival in our factory, and fabric which does not pass our stringent quality control standards is returned to the manufacturer. We are frequently asked, "Which colours last the longest, or have the best UV resistance?" All of the colours that we stock score between 4 and 5 on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest possible rating for longevity.

Package Contents

Your Ozone wing is delivered standard with the following accessories: Easy Bag Backpack, Inner Bag, Glider Strap, Ozone Stickers, Repair Cloth, Ozone Keyring and Line Length Chart.

Ozone offers a range of backpack choices when you order your wing. To change the type of backpack that will come with your wing, please speak with your Ozone Dealer.

Downloads

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