Bendon Medium Control Action Sports

Performance review of the Ozone Catalyst (12M)

The Ozone Catalyst is designed for smooth and steady flying and a consistent feel with comparatively slower flying speed and turning characteristics, as well as precise and finish power control. These traits are in portion accomplished through a medium wide canopy, moderately swept back wingtips, and a somewhat flatter center area in the curvature of the leading edge. The bridle configuration allows for greatest or most complete or best possible power control with short bar travel. These traits are splendid for kiters just learning to ride, as well as modern riders who prefer less speed and less sensible steering (wakestyle riders) and kite surfers calling for a slower kite with a smooth downwind drift.

Construction

single point inflation

3 strut design

well reinforced canopy around the wingtips

relatively narrow leading edge

Performance

Flying – The Ozone catalyst lives up to all of it is intended design characteristics. The kite has a medium to slow turning rate and forward flying speed, and may be tuned for either a heavy bar pressure with low steering sensitivity, or for a medium pressure and steering responsiveness. The power control is exceedingly precise, with only a very short throw required to flutter and depower the canopy, or to tension the back lines and power the kite. The Catalyst likewise has a very smooth and consistent steering feel thanks in part to direct flying line affixations to the kite, with no drifting line attachment points or pulley schemes on the bridles.

Relaunch – With a somewhat flatter curvature in the center of the leading edge and full wingtips, the Catalyst is not the quickest to roll onto it is side after a crash, but the wingtip will lift up with no problems or difficulties and regularly even in very light wind when keeping a steady tension on a single outside line. Although the rate of relaunch is not the fastest, the kite is very easy to relaunch.

Design – Some of the most impressive distinct elements of the Catalyst are in it is design. The leading edge shape and bridle configuration hold the kite in it is proper shape exceedingly well, with almost no deformation or flexing of the leading edge even when the kite is beneath extreme load in high winds and while being ridden aggressively.

The direct flying line connection bridle design, with no pulleys also offers the best possible steering feedback and feel from the kite, while still preserving an easy relaunch even in light winds. Also, for a canopy framed around only 3 struts, there is little to no noticeable canopy flutter near the wingtips or along the trailing edge of the kite when it is flying, even when being turned hard or steered in loops. The three strut design and somewhat narrow leading edge likewise requires less pumping when setting up the kite, reduces the total weight of the kite for better lightwind performance, and packs down super little at the end of the day.

In conclusion, the Ozone Catalyst proves to be one of the best kites of it is kind presently available. It is easy to fly, control, and relaunch, while still keeping up to the most aggressive riding and wind conditions, even beyond the commended wind ranges of the kite sizes.

Bendon Medium Control Action Sports

Molded bra – lightly-lined, sports bra. Stretch cotton. Underwire is on the outside of bra for superior support. Non-adjustable, totally stretch straps. Comfort straps to gently cushion the shoulder. 3 column, 3 row hook and eye back closure. Perfect for active lifestyles. Ideal for golf, skating, low to medium impact. Lily of France Style 2101755

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