Ozone / 2026
Vortex Ultra-X V2
big airkiteloopsfreestylepremiumAluula
Ozone's Aluula-framed 3-strut big air and kiteloop kite with a 16-point bridle. Designed to jump close to the Edge while looping more easily; V2 adds a 17m and splits canopy weight (55g up to 9m, 46g from 10m).
Best for: Big air riders who want Aluula lightness with a looping-friendly 3-strut feel
Review verdict
More power, same balance: a low-V Aluula booster that is easy to time.
4.5/ 5 review synthesis
Strength: Excellent low end and wind range from the Aluula 3-strut frame
Tradeoff: Heavier steering pressure and slightly slower response than V1
Evidence: 1 independent source · Jason Montreal
Read the full evidence-backed verdict ↓Style Placement
Riding Style
FoilBig Air
Kite Shape & Aspect
Low Aspect · C-KiteHigh Aspect · Bow
Specifications
Aspect Ratiohigh
Struts3
Bar TypeLow-V
Turning Speedfast
Low-End Power8/10
Depower Range8/10
Relauncheasy
Wind Range9–40 knots
Sizes5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17m
Review Summary
Independent sourcesBased on 1 independent source. Each source is labeled below; brand-made content is never used in ratings.
4.5/ 5.0
A clear step up from the original Vortex: more low end, more sheet-and-go lift and better stability, and it boosts within 5–10% of the Evo D/LAB while being easier to time. The added power brings heavier steering and a fuller, pulling loop, so it is less of a first-loop kite than V1.
Pros
- +Excellent low end and wind range from the Aluula 3-strut frame
- +More power and sheet-and-go lift than the V1
- +Very stable in the air, which helps rotations and board-offs
- +Boost height close to the Evo D/LAB but easier to hit consistently
- +Lets heavier riders drop a size versus Dacron kites
Cons
- −Heavier steering pressure and slightly slower response than V1
- −Fuller loop with more pull; less friendly for first loops
- −Stable 8-point bridle makes quick in-air kite moves take more effort
- −Felt unbalanced on a high-Y or light bar; wants a wide, heavier low-V bar
- −Premium price
Best for
Intermediate to advanced big air riders who want Aluula wind range with a controllable, confidence-building boost.
Not for
Riders still learning their first kiteloops, or anyone on a light high-Y bar.
Distilled from reviews by: Jason Montreal Independent
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Jason MontrealIndependent
Plus-Sized Kite ReviewsReview takeaway
Jason found the V2 noticeably more powerful than the original Vortex, with better sheet-and-go lift and slightly more hangtime. It came within about 5–10% of the Evo D/LAB's boost while being more stable and easier to time. The trade-off is heavier steering and a fuller, more pulling loop, and it flew best on a wide, heavier low-V bar.
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