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hank you for choosing to fly Ozone. As a team of paraglding and paramotoring enthusiasts, Ozone’s 

mission is to build agile wings of the highest quality with cutting edge designs, high performance and 

maximum security.

Confidence and belief in your paraglider is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any 

of the Ozone pilots on your local hills, or those who have taken our gliders on ground-breaking adventures 

or  stood  on  podiums  around  the  world.  All  our  research  and  development  is  concentrated  on  the  True 

Performance  philosphy  -  creating  the  best  handling/performance  characteristics  possible  with  optimum 

levels of security throughout the speed range. 

Our development team is based in the south of France. This area - which includes the sites of Gourdon, 

Monaco and Col de Bleyne - guarantees us more than 300 flyable days per year, this is a great asset in the 

development of the Ozone range.

As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is. We know that quality and 

value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing, so to keep costs low and quality 

high we manufacture all of our products in our own production facility. During production our wings undergo 

numerous rigorous quality control checks that are fully traceable, this way we can guarantee that all of our 

paragliders meet the same high standards.

It is essential that you read this manual before flying your paraglider for the first time. The manual will 

help you get the most out of your new wing, it details information about the design, tips and advice on how 

best to use it and how to care for your wing to ensure it has a long life and retains a high resale value. For 

the latest updates, including all technical datas please refer to the online version. This can be found on the 

product’s page on at www.flyozone.com

If you need any further information about any of our products please check flyozone.com or contact your 

local dealer, school or any of us here at Ozone.

Safe Flying!

Team Ozone

Summary of Contents for Kona 2

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

Page 2: ...sers 05 Preparation 08 Basic Flight Techniques 12 Advanced Flying Techniques 15 Incidents 18 Caring and Maintenance 20 Limitations 27 Ozone Quality 29 Technical Specifications 30 Drawing Riser lengths...

Page 3: ...one range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so to keep costs l...

Page 4: ...nd reserve parachutes that are free from modification and use them only within their certified weight ranges Please remember that flying a glider outside its certified configuration may jeopardise any...

Page 5: ...helped by Alex Mateos As two of the finest pilots in the world holding World European and French Paramotoring champion titles between them they offer valuable advice and feedback throughout the develo...

Page 6: ...d line layout to reduce parasitic drag The Kona 2 is a very modern performance wing offering class leading performance solidity and high levels of safety Above all else the Kona 2 is easy and comforta...

Page 7: ...r system release the trimmers or do both Using the speed system has exactly the same effect on the geometry of the risers as releasing the trimmers Unlike some other PPG wings it is safe and possible...

Page 8: ...g edge from being deformed when using the speed system Adjustable Brake Pulley Position The height of the brake line pulley can be adjusted according to pilot preference and to suite the power unit s...

Page 9: ...speed use the TST DO NOT use the brakes alone Application of brake when the wing is at a low angle of attack has a negative effect on the profile causing loss of precision adverse roll and reduced col...

Page 10: ...ngs Suspend from a solid beam to check you are comfortable and that you can reach the brake handles tip steering handles and achieve the full range of the speed bar travel before flying Do not fly wit...

Page 11: ...bearing Never fly with a damaged wing Lay out the lines one side at a time and check for any obvious signs of damage Hold the risers clear of the ground at shoulder height and starting with the brake...

Page 12: ...rust do not lean too far forward otherwise the power of the motor will attempt to push you into the ground When you have enough airspeed a gentle application of brake will help you lift off Do not sto...

Page 13: ...gressive power and accelerate smoothly for a controlled take off Practice ground handling and launching as much as possible It is great fun and will give you a much better feel for your Kona s flight...

Page 14: ...wind or when the air is not excessively sinking For better penetration in headwinds and improved glide performance in sinking air crosswinds or headwinds you should fly faster than trim speed by using...

Page 15: ...ands quickly back to the original position Avoid flying with continuous amounts of deep brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing Always consider your airspeed These movements can b...

Page 16: ...if you misjudge your final approach but can be more expensive if you get it wrong Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing area and the conditions In light winds you need a st...

Page 17: ...g the wing otherwise you risk provoking a major asymmetric or symmetric deflation Big ears and spiral dive Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears the high forces appli...

Page 18: ...isorientation and possible loss of consciousness High descent rates especially when combined with high wing loadings and high hangpoint power units increases the likelihood of the wing remaining neutr...

Page 19: ...ul to use only small inputs with the C risers you risk stalling part or all of the wing if you are over enthusiastic The amount of pressure and size of the input is dependent on the amount of turbulen...

Page 20: ...ng you must be very careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying If you are unable to stop the glider turning without exceeding the stall point then allow the glider to turn whilst y...

Page 21: ...en taught how to do it and can only be done with a large amount of altitude Remember if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to control it you should throw your reserve parachute whilst you...

Page 22: ...complete concertina from tip to tip It is really important to not stress the middle cell or bend the plastic too tightly Packing To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements...

Page 23: ...stuff sack Step 4 Group together the middle trailing edge of the wing by sorting the folds near the B C and D tabs Step 6 Fold the wing with 3 or 4 folds whilst being careful to not crush the LE Step...

Page 24: ...ORTANT Do NOT lay the wing flat on the ground before packing the glider this will cause abrasion damage to the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle ALWAYS pack from a mushroom or lift...

Page 25: ...expose the wing to moisture DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV Pack away once you have finished flying Do not leave it sitting in the sun If you fly with a wrap you should regularly undo the twi...

Page 26: ...eaning Any kind of wiping scratching can damage the coating of the cloth We recommend to not clean the wing but if you do have to use a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water and use gentle...

Page 27: ...r more than 100 hrs per year then we recommend that you get your glider checked annually The checker should inform you about the condition of your glider and if some parts will need to be checked or c...

Page 28: ...er The added minimum strength for the middle lines and for the top lines should be the same If the breaking strength is too close to the minimum value calculated the professional should give a period...

Page 29: ...nd release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system employed All tow pilots should be qualified to tow use a qualified tow operator with proper certified eq...

Page 30: ...ir it is advised to maintain accelerated flight using the speed bar and or releasing the trimmers even during the final approach DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique big ears increases drag and...

Page 31: ...epaired at a reasonable charge If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info flyozone com Summary Safety is paramount in our sport To be safe we must be trained pra...

Page 32: ...63 4 84 5 05 5 4 5 68 Max Control Travel cm 70 70 70 70 70 70 EN certified Weight Range Kg 55 70 65 85 75 95 85 105 95 115 110 130 DGAC PPG range kg 60 100 70 115 80 130 90 145 100 160 115 180 Load t...

Page 33: ...er Baby A Riser Big Ears B Riser C Riser Brummel Hook for Speed System Brake Handle Upper Surface Lower Surface Butt Hole Accelerator Pulley Adjustable Brake Pulley Trimmer Adjustable Magnet TST Handl...

Page 34: ...14 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 CM1 CM2 DM1 DM2 CM3 CM4 CM5 CM6 AM3 AM4 AM5 AM6 DM3 DM4 DM5 DM6 AR1 AR2 AR3 CR1 CR2 CR3 ARiser C Riser CRU4 CRL4 B1 B2 BM1 BM2 BM3 BM4 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 BM...

Page 35: ...E29 hard Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8mm Plastic pipe Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 6843 Liros 10 200 040 DSL Middle Lines Middle brake lines Edelrid 8000U Edelr...

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