Reo V7 Ultra X

Rid'Air team opinion:" With style, this Reo V7 Ultra X marries performance to lightness "

Ultra-light, ultra-quick, ultra-responsive and ultra-reliable

Applying new but proven lightweight and stiff performance materials, tested across a three year period, has led to the next evolution in the Reo’s stunning legacy.

    - Next level wave riding specific design
    - High performance, light weight materials for ultimate handling in surf
    - Super fast and direct feedback, even at the edge of the window
    - Mind blowing drift and slack line control
    - Transverse sail shaping for tighter canopy and huge range

WHO IS IT FOR?

This second model released alongside the Reo V7 is a razor sharp, laser focused wave kite designed for riders searching for ultimate performance.

The Ultra-X model is designed around the same transversely shaped canopy and air frame skeleton as the Reo V7 but features a 20% lighter dacron and 17% lighter canopy material. This may be one of the lightest pure wave kites on the market, but it’s not all about weight.

As ever our primary focus was on aerodynamic performance and the Ultra-X is stiffer throughout, offering increased drift, reduced nose diving at the edge of the window in radical surf and lightning fast, super-crisp response.

Drift performance and responsiveness at the edge of the window in slack line situations is perhaps the biggest appeal to those searching for true surf performance. While the Reo has always been a pure wave performance machine, all of these lightweight performance handling gains offer huge advantages for the freeride kitefoiler, too.

BUILDING FROM THE V7 BASE

Broken down, the Ultra-X is built around the new V7 framework. There have been many subtle tweaks to stitching lines and panels applied to these designs since the V6 model, but the biggest improvement in canopy tautness has been achieved thanks to transverse sail shaping on the leading edge, improving your sense of sail control.

Applying the experience of our paragliding design colleagues, the V7 framework features an extra seam in the sail running close to the leading edge, which allows for more true 3D shaping.

Not only have we managed to add more profile curvature, we’ve also added more strength in the high lift zone thanks to that extra seam.

ULTRA-X MATERIALS

In collaboration with colleagues in the dedicated prototyping department of Ozone’s own factory, our design team embarked on an intense material development and testing programme spanning more than three years.

The use of light weight performance materials has helped deliver improved drift, faster reactiveness / turning speed and more drive through the window. Despite being around 20% lighter than the V7, all materials used in the Reo Ultra-X are proven to deliver integral strength, too.

WHAT YOU FEEL:

    - Incredible pure wave performance handling
    - Sensational drift
    - Ultra-quick steering response and drive through the window
    - Reduced tendency to nose dive at the edge of the window when lines slacken
    - Later luffing means better feedback and handling across a greater wind range
    - Excellent stability wherever the kite is in the wind window
    - More feeling, more feedback, more control
    - Lighter weight kites feel lighter and more responsive on the bar
    - More performance and stability especially in light winds
    - Packing volume is decreased

WHY YOU FEEL IT:

    - 20% lighter performance dacron leading edge and strut material adds rigidity and quicker response
    - 17% lighter sail cloth maximises lighter wind handling
    - Transverse sail shaping improves aerodynamics and creates an ultra- taut canopy
    - Lightweight EVA anti flap battens improve overall aerodynamic flow and trailing edge finish
    - 25% lighter and 25-35% thinner Technora bridle lines
    - Two back-line tab settings to tweak bar pressure and turning speed
    - Compact, low aspect planform with intricate sail shaping for fast handling and direct response
    - Low volume three strut design to keep weight down while maintaining maximum support for the canopy
    - Thin leading edge diameter for lightest weight to rigidity ratio