The Vortex will fill you with confidence in any heart pumping situation. Clean and predictable handling makes riding feel simple in the best way. It'll shoot you up when you ask it to and respond instantly without feeling twitchy.
It's built for the big days, the 'send it' moments and for bringing wild ideas to reality. The Vortex will take you from safely landing your first kite loops to navigating the sky, throwing the craziest doubles in mind bending conditions. The Vortex isn't just for the crazies. We've pushed the jumping performance at the bottom end of each size too, so you can practice your tricks in calmer conditions. If you dream of throwing twin-tip tricks in what would ordinarily be foiling-only conditions, the new ultra light weight Vortex 17m size will be your ultimate ally.
The Vortex will make you believe you can land your tricks.
Push yourself harder, stay up there longer. No drama and no surprises; just smooth control that lets you focus on the sensation not the fear.
Big air, dynamic loops, a super reliable catch every time and huge smiles. The Vortex is on your team.
Key Features:
UNRESTRICTED BIG AIR & KITE LOOP MACHINE, ACCESSIBLE FOR INTERMEDIATES AND ABOVE
MAGIC COMBO: FAST AND PREDICTABLE TURNING WITH AMAZING FORWARD DRIVE, COMBINED WITH HUGE LIFT AND HANGTIME
REAL RIDER BENEFITS
CONFIDENTLY LAND YOUR FIRST KITE LOOPS OR PUSH MINDBLOWING MEGA LOOP COMBINATIONS.
FORWARD DRIVE PREVENTS STALLING AND OFFERS A SUPER RELIABLE CATCH EVERY TIME, GIVING YOU LOTS OF TIME TO MAKE A CONTROLLED LANDING
PROGRESS WITHOUT FEAR: EACH SIZE HAS SUPERB LOW END POWER TO GET YOU JUMPING SOONER IN LIGHTER WINDS
MAKE MANOEUVRES IN ALL CONDITIONS WITH HUGE SIZE RANGE, FROM 5 - 17M.

VORTEX DESIGN
- Performance without boundaries. Ultra-X tuning with the ultimate material selection
- Aluula airframe is lightweight and stiff, the best combination for low wind power and high wind control
- Lighter weight canopy material used on size 10m and above for ultimate low end performance
- 3-strut design ensures high agility
- 16-point leading edge bridle connection ensures extreme stability in combination with stiff Aluula airframe
- Double Transversal shaping results in tight and efficient canopy for the most efficient flying feel
- High-strength and low drag Technora bridle lines cut the air with minimal drag
The Vortex is fast, has a very strong vertical lift after take-off, and delivers solid hangtime. Finding all three of these qualities in one kite is rare. This consistency in all areas has given me a huge confidence boost, which is so important when it comes to nailing new tricks.
"The Vortex V2 has even more vertical lift and the feedback through turns is further refined. It still feels like the Vortex I love, but improved in the areas that matter most to me."
JINNE BOER, EXTREME BIG AIR RIDER
WHAT'S NEW IN THE VORTEX V2?
Here's a list of new features that will help you improve your big air twin-tip kitesurfing level
EVEN MORE DIRECT FEEL AND TIGHTER CONTROL Re-worked canopy tension in each size alongside a stiffer leading edge delivers pin point handling feedback. Know where the kite is without ever needing to look at it!
EVEN LONGER LASTING PERFORMANCE New Anti Flap Battens positioned on underside of the canopy with added reinforcements reduce canopy wear, ensuring your kite performs like new for longer
EXTRA LIGHTWIND FIREPOWER
Sizes 10m to 17m now feature our proven lighter weight double ripstop 46g canopy. By shaving off up to 150g, we've created big-sized kites that rival the agility of much smaller models and can compete with similar size foil kites for power
NEW 17M SIZE Designed for riders who refuse to stop riding hard when the wind is light. To date, it's the lightest 3-strut kite on the market
HIGH WIND DURABILITY Smaller sizes (9m and below) continue to use our triple ripstop 55g canopy cloth for ballistic strength on the big days
FURTHER ENHANCED DEPOWER AND FEELING Small tweaks to the Vortex's signature 16-point bridle system have further contributed to the overall handling delight
RAPID RESPONSE IN UNISON WITH HUGE LIFT AND HANGTIME
THE MAGIC COMBINATION EXPLAINED BY LEAD DESIGNER, DOM ZIMMERMANN:
"The Vortex's high-aspect shape is similar to our pure big air and hangtime machine, the Edge. "While the Vortex also has a lot of depower, and is awesome for any sort of boosting, the difference is that it has more handling response for megaloop performance - and even double and triple loops if you dare! "Much of that comes from the extra arc shape, which increases the handling response. It also moves the rotation point further into the middle of the kite. The Vortex has a beautiful balance between movement and power, gripping the entire way around its turn.
"No slips. No 'wheel-spinning' if you like. No momentary loss of control. Power, consistent speed of movement, and control at your fingertips. "The 3-strut design is a great base for agility which we combined with light weight materials and the unbeatable stiffness of the Aluula airframe. The Vortex feels assured in strong and gusty winds, while also injecting a huge amount of performance for those tricky light wind sessions. "We work closely with the expert manufacturing teams at our in-house production facility and can fine tune the designs with the power of our integrated and custom-built OzCAD design system.
"From the R&D team at the beach, through our design software to our factory teams, everything we do is in sync, because we own, control and constantly evolve every step of the process.
"As a result, every panel cut is millimeter perfect, and every stitch is made with precision, creating a beautifully tight canopy tension that's consistent across the kite, laid across a powerful air frame that's light weight, but very strong.
"Everything feels like it's working seamlessly as one block and why you'll never lose connection to the kite.
"We wanted to build a kite that inspires confidence in all situations. I recommend you book a demo and try one!"
DOM ZIMMERMANN, LEAD DESIGNER, OZONE R&D TEAM
"TOTAL TRUST" FEEDBACK FROM VORTEX RIDERS
The Vortex V1 received extremely positive reviews and testimonials over the last two years thanks to the predictable, responsive nature of its flight, helping a huge number of riders improve their performance levels... not just the pros.
"The vortex gives me so much confidence to throw kite loops regardless of jump height. It's got an unbelievable ability to always quickly climb back overhead and catch me. "I can't live without this kite. If you don't have it in your quiver you are blowing it!" JON MCCABE, MAUI
"The quick handling and speed of movement generates so much apparent wind. I'm able to practice all my kite loop tricks in lighter winds, which leads to more success.
"For most twin-tip riders, I think it's the perfect kite for progression."
NETANEL SMADJA, ISRAEL
"It's light, powerful and with insane jump potential. Everything feels easier than ever before. Even the 12 metre offers sporty kite loop performance. In crazy conditions the 6m helped me learn S-loops and double loops. These kites just build your confidence so well." SIMONE BORGI, ITALY
"Stiff and fast with a lot of depower. I always feel like I'm on a racing motorbike, Just the best kite ever, whether for kite loops, air style board-offs or pure big air. I love every session." TOMMY BORGI, ITALY (14 years-old)
"Easy riding underpowered and overpowered. You will ride 20% faster, with more feeling of control. Test it once and you'll love it!" LARS DAM, DENMARK
"I've had amazing feedback from so many riders after their first session on the Vortex. They can't believe how much power and control they have at their fingertips in all types of conditions." SANTI CISNEROS, OZONE DEMO TOUR MANAGER
TAKE YOUR RIDING INTO THE NEXT DIMENSION
If you're serious about improving your own twin-tip big air riding, then choose the Vortex V2, and let it happen.
THE UNMISTAKABLE VORTEX FEELING
● DIRECT HANDLING, FAST FLYING AND HUGE VERTICAL LIFT
● RELIABLE CATCH AFTER A KITE LOOP
● ULTRA-X LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN AND EASY BAR PRESSURE
● AMAZINGLY EFFICIENT. RIDE FULL POWER AND ENJOY MAX AIR TIME ACROSS LONG SESSIONS IN ANY CONDITIONS
FEATURES:
Factory Ownership Advantage Designed with OZ-CAD Single-Layer Laser Cut Aluula Performance Airframe Teijin TechnoForce Triple Ripstop canopy (sizes 9m and below)
Teijin TechnoForce Double Ripstop Lightweight canopy (sizes 10m+)
Transverse Sail Shaping
Double Transverse Sail Shaping
High Performance Bridle Lines
Fast Flow One-Pump Inflation System
Internal reinforcements
Overlap Flat Seams
Load Distribution Panels
Direct Connect Struts
Reinforced Leading Edge and Struts
Reinforced Trailing Edge
Low Profile Aerodynamic Scuff Pads
Unique bladder construction
Anti-Snag Line Deflectors
Anti-Flap Battens
Fool Proof Line Connectors
Water Kite Technical Bag