Whats your opinion on them?
Ive been using them since 2009 with my instinct sport + 's.
I think there ****e,they just dont hold but hay,I just put up with it.
anybody ever converted ozones to a strap setup?

Assuming you're using the right diameter rope for the cleat and the cleat isn't worn, it should work fine. I've used clam cleats on boats, sailboards and kites and provided the cleat was matched to the application, and the line to the cleat, they are a simple and effective way to hold any sort of adjustable trim system.

Give Steve at Kitepower a call. He'll know the most about retrofitting the current cleat and trim line to your Ozone bar. The current setup works a treat - accurate, easy and minimal wear.

Maybe its worn but it shouldnt be as I never realy used it,
I have 3 bars and 2 of them have gone this way.
I only use the 3rd set for special occasions but I'd image it'll go the same.Its 2010 bar.

Hi Guttermouth,

I have been selling/using Ozone kites and bars since 2007/08 season. I've never had one slip and I've never been asked to replace a slipping Ozone line or cleat to the best of my memory.

The depower lines on the 08 bars used to wear out and the cleat system was an integral part of it so it all got changed together, but the cleat itself never wore out.

Not sure how on Earth you go through two bars in less than two years??? Must be something you're doing or the sand at your local or somethhing. It's highly unusual.

DM

I have the exact opposite problem, on my ss rev 2 the depower rope gets stuck in the clam cleat and is impossible to adjust while riding. I have to set my kite down to fine tune it. Not always a good option as I kite alone most often in the winter and I only want to self land in gusty conditions once or twice only per day. Anybody have a solution to this???
Thanks

GutterMouth said...

Whats your opinion on them?
Ive been using them since 2009 with my instinct sport + 's.
I think there ****e,they just dont hold but hay,I just put up with it.
anybody ever converted ozones to a strap setup?

Where in Oz are you? Either the cleat is worn of the rope has been replaced with something that was not designed for use in a cleat (yep not all rope works well in a cleat).
You may also be using a technique that is making the cleat wear or hard to adjust.