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It looks like Ozone have been busy designing new control systems, as well as Kites. It has been a while since we have seen some innovative control systems, Ozone have aimed for those who fly on handles but want a bar. Though it should work with any 4 line fixed bridle.

Here is some of the blurb:

The all new Ozone Turbo Bar is designed to work on any 4 Line fix bridle line kite. For kites that are usually flown on 4-Line Handles, the Turbo Bar works in perfect harmony and with full control. The turning speed increases radically while you’re also able to pull the brakes generating more power from the kite.

Ideal for landboarders, snowkiters and buggiers who love both speed and control. Freestyle buggiers and landboarders love the Turbo bar as the increase in turning velocity matches the constant control over the kite in jumps.

Earth2air is a newly formed company, which is dedicated to bringing you exciting, innovative accessories for board-sports including kite boarding, skateboarding, mountain-boarding and snowboarding. Everyone at Earth2air is involved in board sports in some way, with testing by some of the countries up and coming riders they draw upon their personal experiences of board sports and their professional expertise to ensure their designs they deliver are high quality, functional products that work with your kit to enhance your boarding experience.

Earth2air offer a small but expanding range of unique products with which you can display, store, carry and customise your board.

These include:

• the Board Dock, designed to store and display snowboards, skateboards and ABS railed kite-surfboards,
• the Board Bag for mountain and skateboards designed to protect your car and home from mud, sand and grass which packs away into its own stuff sack,
• a range of innovative grip solutions and alloy and titanium accessories to customise your board.

Check out their website: www.earth2air.co.uk for more info, to order online or find your nearest stockist.

Also a selection of product shots are on the Earth2air Album at KiteGallery.net

After a bit of hunting we have come across some official information:

Description
JN’s new ram air kite Semi Freddo combines the excellent depower ability and easy handling characteristics of tube kites with the simple launch and landing procedures of ram air kites. Its high turning speed, smooth and direct handling with moderate bar pressure and, last but not least, its very quick inflation and simple relaunch characteristics are distinguishing marks on the entire wind range.

The beginner friendly Semi Freddo is also extremely light and compact and thus ideal for tours and travelling. This ram air kite is well suited for both freeriders and freestylers. Quick trimming guarantees riders a sheer unlimited range of use.

Features/Construction
– open cell construction for an easy start/relaunch
– high quality paragliding rip-stop sail cloth
– innovative V-rib construction for a cleaner profile and less cascade lines
– simplified line connection with Velcro fixpoint on the kite
– aerodynamically refined line connection points
– Mylar reinforced tip construction
– Control Bar System with triple safety
• quick release on front lines
• quick release on depower loop
• quick release on leash
– lightweight carbon glass bar
– small packing volume
– perfect for alpine touring as well as freestyle kiteboarding
– stable with high turning speed already in low winds
– high power development
– winter adapted kite design
- Velcro secured pockets on trailing edge for easy cleaning

Semi Freddo set components
 Semi Freddo kite
 functional mountaineering backpack with waterproof bottom
 Control Bar System Snow kite with spinning leash

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JN well known for their LEI kites have also had the Semi Freddo for us foil flyers.

It now appears that a new kite will be out for 2007, only a colorscheme has surfaced so far, we will bring you more information as and when we know.

Semi Freddo Colorscheme

This isn’t much to bring you but we have finally tracked down some hi-res shots of the 07 range of depower kites. Many Thanks to Ozone & Surface Tension, hopefully we will be able to bring you the technical data shortly.

From left to right, thats the Access2, Frenzy07 and then the Manta. There are plenty more of these shots at KiteGallery.net

Take a look around the gallery and why not add your own photos in the Viewers Section