Ozone Edge V12 Kite | Big Air & High-Speed Freeride Kite

The Ozone Edge V12 Kite is the latest evolution of one of kitesurfing's longest-running big air and freeride kites, first released back in 2007. Part of the Ozone range, this five-strut kitesurfing kite is built for riders who want serious boost, crisp handling and a stable, connected feel through the bar.

Refined over 16 years rather than reinvented, the V12 borrows shaping innovations from Ozone's paragliding development — a tighter transverse-shaped canopy and pre-loaded leading edge that cut drag and flutter without losing any of the Edge's trademark power and lift.

Who It's For

• Discipline: Big air, high-speed freeride and upwind riding
• Level: Intermediate riders stepping up to a higher-performance kite through to advanced big-air chargers
• Best for: Riders who want serious boost and hangtime with a stable, direct bar feel rather than a twitchy race kite

Key Features

• Five-strut frame – holds its shape and stays stable even in nuking, gusty conditions
• Transverse shaping and pre-loaded leading edge – a tighter, cleaner canopy profile for less drag and a smoother ride at top speed
• Three back-line settings – fine-tune bar pressure and turning speed to suit your style
• Insane boost and hangtime – explosive lift with floaty, controlled landings
• Strong upwind performance – efficient angles that let you ride harder and longer
• Wide wind range – rides well from powdery light breeze through to properly powered conditions

Real-World Feel

The Edge V12 is fast yet forgiving — it accelerates quickly but stays composed rather than feeling nervous underhand. Bar feel is direct and connected with noticeably less flutter than older Edge generations, and sheeting in delivers serious drive with smooth, manageable feedback rather than a sudden yank. It's a kite with genuine pedigree: it's raced to world championships, set big air records, and is the official kite of the IKA Under-21 A-Class — Ozone rider Jamie Overbeek has taken it over 36 metres into the sky. You don't need to be chasing records to enjoy what it does for an everyday session, though; it just makes every ride feel a little more dialled in.

Setup / Fit

The Edge V12 uses Ozone's standard four-line bridle setup — inflate to full pressure, check the bridle lines run clean through the system, and use the three back-line settings to adjust bar pressure and turning speed to your preference. Match bar size to kite size and rider weight for the best feel.

Materials

• Construction: five-strut Dacron airframe with premium canopy cloth, built in Ozone's own factory
• Shaping: transverse-shaped panels with pre-loaded leading edge
• Bridle: four-line, three back-line setting positions

Pairs Well With

Most riders will need a control bar compatible with Ozone's four-line system, plus a twintip board if you're building a complete big-air freeride setup.

Why We Stock It

The Edge has a track record most kites can't match, and the V12 keeps refining rather than reinventing that formula. We stock it because it delivers genuine big-air performance without sacrificing the stability and forgiveness riders need to actually enjoy pushing their limits, not just survive them.

FAQs

What is the Ozone Edge V12 Kite?

It's the latest generation of Ozone's long-running Edge big air and freeride kite, a five-strut design refined with transverse shaping and a pre-loaded leading edge for a cleaner, faster, more stable ride.

Is the Edge V12 good for intermediate riders?

Yes, while it's capable of record-setting big air performance, it's built to be accessible to intermediate twintip riders too, not just high-flying experts.

How does the Edge V12 compare to older Edge generations?

It keeps the same DNA but adds transverse shaping and a pre-loaded leading edge borrowed from Ozone's paragliding development, giving less drag, less flutter, and a smoother ride at speed.

What's the wind range like on the Edge V12?

Thanks to its advanced transverse shaping, it rides well in light, powdery breeze as well as stronger, more powered conditions, giving a genuinely wide usable wind range.

Can I adjust the Edge V12's turning speed and bar pressure?

Yes, it has three back-line settings so you can fine-tune bar pressure and turning speed to match your riding style and conditions.