Speed
Ozone is incredibly proud to announce its first ski-focused speedriding wing, designed for pilots who want to maintain active contact with the snow on steep lines in big mountains.
Ozone is incredibly excited to announce the recent launch of our newest ultralight miniwing, the Litespeed 3!
The Rapido 3 represents the absolute pinnacle of modern Speedwing design. Flown by top foot-launch and speedriding pilots around the world, the Rapido 3 leads the industry in top-speed, roll sensitivity, and swoop performance.
With the broad-scale introduction of the Dragonfly series in 2021, beginner-to-intermediate pilots and schools around the world have been rapidly adopting this innovative new wing.
After 10+ hours flying in different wind conditions and different sites on the 13m size I can now say I have really enjoyed this wing. I am 78kg AUW and so flying the wing at around 6kgm2 and this is
Speed Wing pilots: Let's talk about riser flying! Ozone team pilot, Cade Palmer, and Ozone Speed designer, Rob Whittal, discuss the pros and cons of controlling your speed wing with the rear risers. This technique can be a positive but
The 2019 OZONE Gliders Calendar is now available to order from your local OZONE distributor. 12 months of stunning photos, in A3 format.
This is our highest performance speed wing designed for pilots who seek the ultimate in speed and swoop performance. It has the widest glide performance range of any speed wing we have ever flown, and handles incredibly steep angles and
The Rapi-Dos has been in development for more than a year, and is now finally in the final stages. Team pilots Cade Palmer, Malachi Templeton, and Jamie Lee, have all signed off on the final protos and it will be
The 2018 Ozone Gliders Calendar is now available to order from your local OZONE distributor. 12 months of stunning photos in A3 format.
The ZERO has gained a reputation for agile handling in a highly efficient platform, and the new ZERO 2 improves upon every aspect of the wing. With the patented OZONE SharkNose leading edge, a new arc inspired by the OZONE
Vimeo:550,309,196980440 Our sport has grown and developed in ways that no one could have imagined just a few years ago. Everything that we love about free flight has evolved from the same roots, yet now we have the opportunity to
\Inspired by Nature, Driven by the Elements... our new T-Shirts and Hoodies feature our brand slogan. Inspired T-shirts are stylishly fit and available in both men's and women's cuts in multiple colours. The new Inspired Pullover Hoody has unisex slim-fit
Each year around this time, we announce products that are launching soon. The following products will be available to order in the coming weeks / months. Stay tuned for more info! The pinnacle of the GEO series! With pioneering OZONE
It’s hard to believe that so many years have passed. For the 17th year in a row, the Ozone Team will be hanging out at The Coupe Icare of St Hilaire. Look for the ALIXA stand on the show map,
The mission of the Fazer series is to offer the most versatile speed wing possible with performance and ease of use for both foot launch and ski launch flying. We've kept everything that maintains the ease of use that the
After the disastrous earthquake in Nepal last year, Karma Flights and The Cloudbase Foundation jumped to action and raised truly impactful amounts of support in both supplies and monetary donations. OZONE provided a donation of $10,000.00 to support the recovery
New Ozone High-Vis color schemes are now available for all gliders in the Ozone lineup. These high-vis schemes are the most visible color combinations that we offer, and are designed for pilots who seek the maximum in air-to-air visibility. Check
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Hernan Pitocco. We have long admired Hernan’s imaginative projects around the world; his sense of adventure and his eye for airborne beauty have created some of the most impressive images seen
In April and May of 2015, Nepal was struck by devastating earthquakes, and pilot run Karma Flights was on the ground doing amazing work to bring aid to the local population immediately. With thousands of pilot donations, they've been able
The 2016 Ozone Paragliders brochure is now available to view online in 4 languages, or as a PDF download (EN, FR, DE, IT). The print version will be available from your local Ozone dealer soon. Featuring stunning photos and adventure
Vimeo:550,309,147968118 Watch our latest video for more insights into the development and release of the Rapido: a new design for pilots who are pushing the limits of steep carving flights, low barrel rolls, and long swoops. With a slightly higher
Vimeo:550,309,148043595 Check out the latest in depth info on the development of the LiteSpeed: a highly versatile, lightweight mini-wing that features the latest in SharkNose Technology and Ultralite construction. Its modern design incorporates the same technology that powers our highest
Pick your feet up ladies and gents, lest you scrape them on the Alps. Our friend Jamie Lee unpacked his Rapido, found an incredible line to carve on his last day of the season, and thankfully grabbed this thrill ride
Our friend Jamie Lee has been testing the Rapido in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland recently, and sent us this video of a stellar run from last week. Jamie says, "This wing is amazing & has more range than I've
If you were around kiteboarding in the early days you will no doubt have heard of Mad Dave. He is somewhat infamously known for his crash on the rocks in Maui at KiteBeach which somehow he walked away from! But
The F*Lite is finally here! It is designed especially for pilots who want the lightest gear possible, and has a final weight of approximately 100 grams. It is the lightest harness in existence, and is fully EN load tested. Since
After a development process that was longer than we'd hoped, we have arrived at an end result that is even better than we expected. The Rapido is the culmination of more than two years of combined efforts by Rob Whittall,
Following the disastrous earthquake last week, our good friend Isabella Messenger is helping to spearhead ground rescue, supply, and medical relief efforts in the villages around Pokhara, Nepal, a well known flying site where thousands fly each year. Karma Flights
The Zero can now be ordered with custom colours. We look forward to seeing what you come up with using our new colour designer, which allows you to share your ideas on Facebook and with friends via email, as well
The V30 is an all out reboot of our travel backpacks. With a built in padded laptop pocket, it is big enough to securely carry all of your electronics, chargers, memory cards, portable hard drives and accessories while not being
For the past few months we have had a few of our team pilots putting the new Rapido to the test at a wide variety of sites and conditions, from New Zealand to Norway and across North America and the
We are pleased to announce that our friend, Pal Takats, has joined the Ozone Team. Pal is young, but is already a three-time World Champion and one of the most talented pilots in the history of paragliding with a long
We had a lot of fun making this short film, which introduces our new mini-wing design, the Zero. After several years of testing and prototypes, the Zero has emerged and is the most compact and precise feeling mini wing that
The Fazer series offers modern speed riding and speed flying pilots the ultimate combination of speed, precision, and performance. The Fazer 2 now features an updated profile, which allows for a wider range of flight. The Fazer 2 flies steeper
After several years of testing and development, we are very happy to announce that the Zero has arrived. This advanced mini-wing design is based on technological advances we have made in the Ozone Performance Project, and is the first and
Ozone Team Pilot and NZ native, Malachi Templeton, has recently moved to Norway with his partner, Beate. Malachi sent us this awesome video of them both flying the mountain nearby, and landing at their house. Looks like paradise, to us!
One of best aspects of the Fazer is its versatility. It's fun in the winter, when you can rip snowy lines while speed riding, but it really excels in the summertime for foot launched flying. If you haven't foot launched
After four competition runs at the Carapathia Open, Przemysław Szukalski and Jerzy Kraus had the same total time - matching to one-hundredth of a second - a truly rare event. The fifth run sealed the results however, and Przemysław Szukalski
As the northern hemisphere descends into winter, pilots across North America and Europe are dusting off their snow gear and getting ready for some speed-riding. The Fazer has proven to be a popular wing for a wide variety of speed
We've just returned from a fun weekend at the Coupe Icare, where the Ozone team stayed busy inflating well over 6,000 balloons for our stand and the public. The balloons were all 100% biodegradable (they totally degrade in about 2
The Fazer offers modern speed riding and speed flying pilots the ultimate combination of speed, precision, and performance. We designed this wing especially for the new generation of speed pilots who are pushing the limits of the sport with and
Check out this new video of Ozone Team Pilots Dave Edwards and Malachi Templeton testing out their new 14m Fazers in New Zealand. The Fazer is Ozone's newest Speed-Riding and Speed-Flying canopy, designed for modern speed pilots who need a
After a tough winter in the northern hemisphere, we decided to send the Firefly to Hawaii to get some sun and a bit of ocean air. The resulting video is a beautiful tour of the island of Oahu, with a
The All New FAZER – A Speedwing for the Next Generation of Speed Pilots Click here to visit the Fazer info page in English. The Fazer offers modern speed riding and speed flying pilots the ultimate combination of speed, precision,
Even though winter has had most of the flying world locked up since the Firefly's release, we've had some great videos come in from the warmer parts of the world and the feedback so far is all pretty much exactly
Australian pilot, Tim James, sent us this video of him soaring the Firefly... for 8km! Tim is also the author of the Speed Flying Guide, click here. Thanks Tim, and nice work! Vimeo:550,309,35412886
For the past year we have been developing a new speed wing for our range. The Ozone R&D Team have been testing it in the mountains and coastal cliffs of New Zealand, and in the French and Italian Alps. NOTE:
The new Firefly is a hybrid speed wing with performance that will match many “mini-wings”, but stability that resembles lower aspect ratio speed-wings. Our goal for this new wing was to achieve significantly higher glide performance than the XT16, but
Dave Edwards has been up to the usual down in New Zealand. This video shows some excellent flying at Treble Cone, NZ, and other sites. Dave is flying his Bullet GT. Check out the video here.
Carson Klein sent us this video of him tearing it up on assorted sizes of the Bullet 009... check it out. Vimeo:550,309,29512157
Wintertime in Holland can be fun but most of the days are grey and cold. In February we had enough of it and decided it was time to get the summer feeling back. We packed all our gear and headed
2011 Ozone Flying Tip Calendar has Launched! Place your order now for the 2011 Desktop Calendar which features 52 flying tips in English, German, and French, alongside brilliant new photos of Ozone wings around the world. The calendar can be
Well it's been a while since we added news over here at the speed site, so here's a cool clip of Dominik Zimmermann carving the grassy pistes of the 11er Bahn, in Stubaital, Austria. It's a great site for foot
BASE Jumping is a sport that most Paraglider pilots are aware of, or have even seen first hand. Recently, many of the world's top paraglider pilots have taken up the sport - people like Felix Rodriguez, Antoine Montant, Alex Aimard,
Speed Flying is not just for crazy kids, we insist. In fact, we really think that all paraglider pilots should try it, especially if they live someplace where wind can be a limiting factor for fun, or at sites where
Garth Camac sent us this video of the XT16 soaring the Southern Australian Coast... and it sure looks like fun! The XT16 is a super stable wing with an incredible amount of brake range and the rock solid feel you
The 2010 Ozone Paragliders Brochure is now downloadable! Paper brochures will be available from your local Ozone dealer in French, German, and English at the beginning of April. To get the brochure in your language, go to Downloads - PG
This past summer Matt Gerdes and Mike Steen met up with Wolfgang Pilch of Team Silver to shoot some scenes for his upcoming airsports film, 'Airstripped'. Airstripped is the sequel to 'Streamlined 08' which won several awards and was featured
This is, in the words of Cross Country Magazine, 'The most action packed paramotor film, ever' and we have to agree. Kimchi Session takes you on an almost unimaginable ride through a completely urban environment, seen from the point of
With all new photos and all new flying tips for all 52 weeks of the year, the 2010 Ozone Flying Tip Calendar is now shipping. Contact your local Ozone dealer to get yours - this calendar makes an excellent holiday
Cade Palmer just sent us this clip of him soaring the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, at Makapu'u Point. This is a historic free flight site, with a Hang Glider Launch that dates back to the 1970's, and paraglider pilots have
Just in time for the cooler temps in the Northern Hemisphere and the coming holiday season, the Heavy Hoody is back with a fresh new design and three new colors. Available in Light Blue, Grey, and Navy Blue, with the
We are excited to announce the arrival of the new OZONE LAYER Flight Suit. This high tech flight suit is designed to shield you from the elements at cloud-base, and even the near-space levels of Earth's atmosphere should you catch
Douggs's continuous world tour is currently in the USA, where he cruised the wildlands of the southwestern desert and then made a stop at the Point of the Mountain for some classic foot launched speed flying action. Check out his
Dario Frigerio of Aire Cornizzolo, Italy, sent us this speed riding video from the winter of 2008/09. Dario and his friends are flying the Bullet GT in the 7.7m size, which, as you can see in these clips, goes pretty
Matt Hecker, of Colorado, USA, has created the world's first device that allows for consistent short take off cliff launches with a ram air canopy. The implications of this invention could be far reaching. While Ozone does not condone or
Mal Haskins is getting ready for the coming NZ winter this year with some foot launched flight on his Bullet 12m. Mal is a big boy and as you can see his trim speed on the 12m is pretty high,
Chris 'Douggs' McDougall has sent us some excellent shots of soaring and swooping the coastal cliffs of Scotland. A nomadic Australian by birth and by nature, Douggs is posted in Scotland for offshore work and is trying to take advantage
We haven't been able to keep the XT16 in stock since March! As more and more pilots discover the pleasure of speed flying, word spreads and so does the XT16's popularity. Gary Begley recently got his XT16 in California and
The XT16 has now been deployed to all corners of the globe, and pilots everywhere are loving its comparatively easy handling and simple take off and landing. It is flyable in an amazing range of conditions, from no wind to
Just in time for the Holiday Season, the Ozone Webshop is live and operational with a selection of Ozone accessories. T-shirts and other clothing as well as windsocks and even harnesses* can be found online at http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/ The online shop
Recently a few of the Ozone Team ventured into the American Desert in search of an environment that would be ideal for a paragliding adventure. Europe in November can be tough place to fly in the sun, so we chose
Wolfgang Pilch of Team Silver in Austria has created one of the most beautifully shot paragliding short films we have ever seen. With highly technical camera angles, full HD widescreen, and some impressive editing, 'Streamlined 08' is destined to become
Even though snow is arriving all over the northern hemisphere and we're excited to get onto our skis... we just can't get enough foot launching. There is something sublime about dragging your toes just centimeters over the ground as you
Right now, our factory is building a stock of Bullet 009 and Bullet GT's. This means that if you order now, you will have your 2009 Bullet or Bullet GT in your hands within a couple of weeks, well in
Here's a short clip http://www.hdfilms.co.nz/movies/DaveE.mov (from HD Films of NZ) of Dave Edwards showing what can be done with a Bullet 14m. Dave's on the original Bullet 14 - we're now 2 versions into the future, but obviously the original
In order to keep everything easily accessible in one place, and in order to build on the existing information provided here, we have now divided Ozone Speed from the rest of the Ozone Site. Now and in the future, you
Austrian Philipp Benda recently climbed and then rode the famous Grossglockner peak, the highest mountain in the Austrian Alps. Philipp and his team climbed the entire summit without any assistance from helicopters - just with the power of their legs
Ozone Team Pilots Felix Rodriguez, Antoine Boisselier, and Matt Gerdes were recently invited to be a part of the Nissan Outdoor Games on the 'Medeo'z' Team! This event is one of the most well organized and perfectly planned events that
The beauty of new sports is that they are constantly evolving, and constantly becoming more fun. Technology advances with time, but usually the most exciting developments come from the riders and pilots that push new sports in new directions. Speed
Ozone Team Pilot, Mike Steen, has managed to cram his Bullet into a skydiving rig, and add a slider and pilot chute system to extract it from freefall. Many of you will remember Jimmy Hall’s exploits with the Vulcan, which
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