In Focus: Ocean Rodeo 2017 Product Overview: Kites & Control Systems
Features / Thu 12th Jan, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
Ocean Rodeo are mainly known for their impressive drysuits, however they also have an huge kite and board range that will cover you for whichever style, level or discipline you ride. Designed to withstand the harsh conditions found in Northern Canada the crew really know how to make great equipment that lasts. Let’s check out Ocean Rodeos 2017 kites now, you’ll find the control systems at the end of this post!
Flite
While the 17 & 14.5 remain two of the world’s best high performance light wind kites the smaller 12 and 10 introduce a whole new class of X-Over Freeride experience to the Ocean Rodeo lineup. The Flite offers riders of all levels an explosive and dynamic kite designed to make you feel and ride like a hero. Tight snappy turns, big lofty jumps and loops that won’t kill you if you miss the landing all help you ride with greater confidence and ease under the careful eye of a kite designed to put a smile on your face, no matter what the conditions. The Flite, lightwind to progressive x-over freeride fun – take your riding style to the next level!
Sizes: 17, 14.5, 12, 10, 8
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Prodigy
Built around a robust 3 strut design, our most popular & best selling kite comes by its success honestly. Featuring a massive wind range and incredible flight stability the Prodigy is an ideal choice for kiters looking for the perfect freeride to also take in the waves. With superb power delivery and a generous, forgiving feel the Prodigy delivers smooth turns and effortless big airs and hang time while sitting perfectly in the window and drifting with you when you’re powered up and on a wave. The Prodigy’s short length bridles reduce the chance of bridle tangles while delivering steering input even when the kite is highly de-powered making tricky landing / launching conditions more manageable.
Sizes: 5, 7, 8, 9.5, 12
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Razor
Designed for pushing the boundaries of freestyle, the new Razor is a pedal-to-the-metal kite for those committed to fast, exhilarating riding and bold, fully powered kite loops. With over a decade and a half of pedigree, the Razor delivers over-driven power with instantaneous and precise handling for highly skilled riders. Built for those on the extreme edge of kiteboarding who are well aware that the sport’s most lucrative rewards can come with their own set of consequences. If that sounds like a dare, you might be ready for a Razor.
Sizes 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
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Roam
Built with a tight, 3 strut frame and big lifting wingtips the Roam is a dedicated Wave kite that drifts down the line while maintaining positive steering with tight, pivot turns for ultra fast changes of direction. The thick LE tube with powerful wing tips, provides session saving rapid water relaunch. The kite’s intuitive feel and ultra short bridle ensure zero complications when at sea. Built tough with proven materials and manufacturing techniques honed since 2002, Like all our kites the Roam features high flow valves with a single point inflation / deflation system. The Roam is compatible with front line re-ride control bars.
Sizes 7, 8, 9.5 & 12
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Storm
Kiting in gusty, highly variable wind is dangerous and unpredictable and is not recommended by Ocean Rodeo. However, we know there are high wind locations around the world and an element of highly skilled riders who live for the challenge of taming such places. Rather than just being a shrunken version of an existing model, the Storm is designed from the ground up, making it different from most small kites. Built tough with extensive Dacron reinforcements, 5 struts and FST wingtips to maintain the Storm’s structural integrity in extreme conditions. The tow-point is tuned so that the kite stays balanced during gusts to prevent overflying. The turning speed is paced to match the natural lines of a hard carving kiteboard while the power delivery remains smooth in volatile winds. The Storm incorporates over 13 years of design know-how to deliver predictable performance on big wind days. If you have the commitment to face the gnarliest conditions, be smart enough to ride with the best equipment available.
Size: 5
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Control Systems
Stick Shift
Fine tune your kite’s trim using one easily reached and adjusted control knob. Twist in small quarter turn increments to add power, bump or nudge to depower. This intuitive, easy to use system is ideal for any size rider and ensures you have ‘hands on’ control when depowering the kite. At the heart of the system is the new ergonomically designed U shaped bar. This unique, lightweight design ensures rapid flushing of all sand and debris while offering easy inspection and access to all moving parts for in-the-field repairs. Our adjustable sliding stopper ball needs no special tools or set screws to hold in place and can be adjusted while on the water or riding. Stick Shift bar end trim adjustment means no front line swivels, no rings, no cleats, no flopping trim line that’s forever out of reach. It also means the front lines are clear for a safe and secure front line re-ride every time.
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Control Bar
Featuring below the bar swivel, above the bar trim and a low Y / front line re-ride set-up the Control Bar works perfectly with all generations of Ocean Rodeo kite and virtually all other brands’ kites.
Additional features include: bar end line keepers, rear line length adjustments, optional suicide leash configuration, swivelling chicken finger and, short chicken loop length.
Size: 52cm
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By Georgina Monti
Georgina Monti is an enthusiastic kitesurfer from England, who spends most of her time escaping to the Caribbean for the perfect wind and waves.
