So I have a 9m 2012 Ozone C4 with a leak in the LE bladder. Haven't fully diagnosed the leak yet...just noticed massive deflation in yesterday's session.

I also happen to have in my shed a spare bladder for my 12m 2011 Ozone C4. Ozone recalled the original bladders back in 2012...I just got my replacement and figured I'd wait until the original one actually failed to replace it. That has never happened, so I still have this spare bladder for my 12m.

My question is this - will it work alright to put that oversized bladder in my 9m kite? Seems like it should be ok...although a bit more risk of getting twisted with the extra material in there.

Thoughts?

Check you didn't just have sand in the screw in valve thingy, happens a bit with ozone kites.

Not really advisable if there is any movement of valves you can get a herniation though the leading edge when you inflate. It's not big deal putting a bigger strut bladder in because the excess will be at the end of the strut so you can fold over. But you are going to have excess bladder both sides of valves that will connect to the struts. This will make lining everything up a ball ache and 2011/12 c4 are painfull enough as you have to get the bladder around a 90 degree angle as it is.
Get the right size from you local ozone dealer if they don't have in stock they can still order a full set from m ozone they take about 10 days to arrive

No worries glad I could help and that it was an easy fix for you. No kitestock for me this year, some one has to stay and teach all these students!