Very interesting. Looks like an all new bar design for fixed bridles, not just Ozone's take on a crossover bar. I can't quite figure this thing out.



The all new Ozone Turbo Bar is designed to work on any 4 Line fix bridle line kite. For kites that are usually flown on 4-Line Handles, the Turbo Bar works in perfect harmony and with full control. The turning speed increases radically while you’re also able to pull the brakes generating more power from the kite. Ideal for landboarders, snowkiters and buggiers who love both speed and control. Freestyle buggiers and landboarders love the Turbo bar as the increase in turning velocity matches the constant control over the kite in jumps.

Supercharge your 4 Line Fix bridle line kite with the Ozone Turbo Bar!

Features:

- 54 cm bar length

- Megatron Chickenloop with top spinning Handle to untwist your front lines after rotations or bar spins

- Easy to land brake handle

- Leashless Re-ride safety system

- Back line trimmers – to fine trim while flying

- Depower function through the brake lines

- High Quality stainless Ronstan pulleys

- Works on any brand 4 Line fix bridle line kite

what would be a hot FB kite to put on that? def looks like brake feed is there

I assume since the brake strap is across the outer lines that it hooks up just like a depower rig too? That means the turning is mostly through the brake lines which is awesome!

intriguing... makes me want to try that out. I bet it's spendy :duh:

bares a little bit of resemblance to this setup I tried a long time ago on my Bego...

burritobandit is selling a SamiII. it's bar has trim to adjust amount of slack going to brake lines. it's not a x-over though.
i'm guessing (from image) that the trim, on the new turbo x-over bar, will trim the leading edge. looks like cool piece of kit and i'm no fan of FBs on bars. i'd like to try one out.

That thing does look sweet, lot of hardware though, it wouldn't suprise me if that gets in the price range of depower bars.

I believe I'm salivating...

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Originally posted by bigben91682 That thing does look sweet, lot of hardware though, it wouldn't suprise me if that gets in the price range of depower bars.

I bet it costs about the same as a depower bar. No clamcleat but 3 pulleys. I wonder how one of these flies compared to a regular bar or a crossover bar and whether you can actually get a depower feel from it.

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Originally posted by archkiter bares a little bit of resemblance to this setup I tried a long time ago on my Bego...

It sure does bare a bit of a resemblance. How'd you like your set up on your bego?

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Originally posted by B-Roc It sure does bare a bit of a resemblance. How'd you like your set up on your bego?

Well it was several years ago so it is kinda hard to remember the specifics.. Mostly a just a silly type of project. The kite flew pretty well after a lot of tuning to get it to fly. It totally killed the bottom end of the kite which as you know is one of the really great things with Bego's on handles. It did increase the top end though too. While it was a fun project, ultimately I just went back to handles cause they just made the kite feel more solid.

*back on topic...

When is it due out? Can't wait to fly a few of my fixed bridle kites like a B3 10m or 4.9m..

http://www.extreme-zone.co.uk/kite_accessories/ozone/ozone_t...

they seem to have it in stock....price is right up there!

Wow, at the current conversion rates that's $235. That's even a little more than I would have guessed. I'd like to try one out but it would have to really transform the flight of a fixed bridle kite to be worth that kind of dough.

Hopefully someone will get to try one and post up a review. Mostly I'm just curious about how they work.

I think the conversion is favorable for the usd right now as well, so US msrp may be even higher, something like $250-270. I agree though, for that kinda cash it better turn my FB's into depowers.

Looks like KiteNH beat me to posting this bar! I saw it online on Thurs and have been gone for the weekend and was going to put it on this site today!

I was thinking of trying to make it on my own- I have a 4 liner Flexi bar that I never use so nows the time to give it a go! From the picture that I have it looks pretty straight forward- just a lot of tuning to get it right!

turbo manual

turbo review w/ pix

It is listed on ozone's web site at 113 euro.

http://www.flyozone.com/landkites/en/shop/product_info.php?c...

I was quoted close to that converted here in Canada. I don't know if I can get it for that yet...

:tumble: are u getting one i wan't one bad

what is the conversion to us dollars from euro's:D

I think so, the local shop is still checking on the price, the first quote was low and they think a mistake has been made. The conversion is about 180 cad The orginal quote was less than that but it looks like it will be more.

I purchased it..costs $178 usd including shipping. It will be shipped on 4/21/09. When I get it I will try it with my B3 4.9m and my B3 10.5m..I'll let you know. I have been hearing that it increases the speed of the kite but doesnt affect the depower. I am buying it for the depower option truly..I will post some news when I get it.

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Originally posted by Lanbro I purchased it..costs $178 usd including shipping. It will be shipped on 4/21/09. When I get it I will try it with my B3 4.9m and my B3 10.5m..I'll let you know. I have been hearing that it increases the speed of the kite but doesnt affect the depower. I am buying it for the depower option truly..I will post some news when I get it.

I wonder if the turbo bar would have the opposite depower effect on a nasawing?

Lanbro, do you mind if I ask where you found it for $178?

Directly from OZONE website...

I would be interested to know if this really can turn an FB kite faster than handles, and if there is anything resembling a depower function at all (there was some skepticism in a UK forum). If it could do both of these, then I'd get one for my Beamer.

I believe it is to be shipped on 4/21/09. I will let you know if it speeds up the kite and if it de-powers..I am really interested in the latter, as I have the following:

10.5M B3
4.9M B3
5.5M Bullet

if they can de-power, even a little it would be worth it..

I almost get the de-power aspect it is just the same as putting more pressure on the breaks of the kite but not a true aoa adjustment at all. I don't have one but am going to buy one. I have been using a homemade crossover bar for some time (I have had nerve issues using handles :no I have been using it on my Race kites and pkd's. The bar does when tuned correctly turn very quickly. I would say the same as handles I found in my case that I don't have to put quite the same effort to turn the kite (I think it is more leverage but it maybe in my head hard to tell) I am guessing that the turbo bar will be similar.

I like the visceral feel and control of handles. But I have some bad knuckles and using a responsive bar for everything looks more and more attractive now.

Nice to see the Pkd Twisterbar in a newer version.
Congratz to Ozone for taking it into a new jacket.