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Ozone starting to switch it up

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Kamikuza
Kamikuza
QLD
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Kamikuza Kamikuza
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16 Aug 2015 1:17am
ozonekites.com/news/article/new-era-for-ozone-in-the-usa
Plummet
Plummet
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Plummet Plummet
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16 Aug 2015 5:46am
Thought they had been doing this for years? Maybe its marketing ploy to invigorate the US?
Gilly3
Gilly3
QLD
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Gilly3 Gilly3
QLD, 800 posts
16 Aug 2015 8:17am
Plummet said..
Thought they had been doing this for years? Maybe its marketing ploy to invigorate the US?


Yer, agree with Plummet.....

Just be mindful when ordering around Chinese new year,,,add an extra 3 weeks to delivery time
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
16 Aug 2015 9:05am
Kamikuza said..
ozonekites.com/news/article/new-era-for-ozone-in-the-usa


I don't get it. What's new here Kam?
Kitepower Australia
Kitepower Australia
NSW
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Kitepower Australia Kitepower Australia
NSW, 4382 posts
16 Aug 2015 12:15pm
Ozone have been using this model in Australia for almost 10 years now.
Kamikuza
Kamikuza
QLD
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Kamikuza Kamikuza
QLD, 6493 posts
16 Aug 2015 5:12pm
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....
snalberski
snalberski
WA
858 posts
snalberski snalberski
WA, 858 posts
16 Aug 2015 3:33pm
Kamikuza said..
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....


Comparing this system to the Switch manufacturer direct system is bogus. Having retailer product ordering streamlined is a plus but wont offer the huge price point advantages gained by the Switch model
Kamikuza
Kamikuza
QLD
6493 posts
Kamikuza Kamikuza
QLD, 6493 posts
16 Aug 2015 8:43pm
snalberski said..

Kamikuza said..
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....



Comparing this system to the Switch manufacturer direct system is bogus. Having retailer product ordering streamlined is a plus but wont offer the huge price point advantages gained by the Switch model


So, fewer fingers in the same pie...

How is JIT working out then? Are they holding stock in a warebouse or making the gear on demand?
suniboy21
suniboy21
VIC
1090 posts
suniboy21 suniboy21
VIC, 1090 posts
16 Aug 2015 8:55pm
WHAT ? you guys don't order your kites though alibaba.com ?
sir ROWDY
sir ROWDY
WA
5378 posts
sir ROWDY sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
16 Aug 2015 7:25pm
Gilly3 said..

Yer, agree with Plummet.....

Just be mindful when ordering around Chinese new year,,,add an extra 3 weeks to delivery time


Ozone Kites aren't actually made in China, just incase anyone was wondering.
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
16 Aug 2015 7:25pm
Kamikuza said...
snalberski said..

Kamikuza said..
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....



Comparing this system to the Switch manufacturer direct system is bogus. Having retailer product ordering streamlined is a plus but wont offer the huge price point advantages gained by the Switch model


So, fewer fingers in the same pie...

How is JIT working out then? Are they holding stock in a warebouse or making the gear on demand?

Make on demand.
Chris6791
Chris6791
WA
3271 posts
Chris6791 Chris6791
WA, 3271 posts
16 Aug 2015 7:43pm
Kamikuza said..

snalberski said..


Kamikuza said..
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....




Comparing this system to the Switch manufacturer direct system is bogus. Having retailer product ordering streamlined is a plus but wont offer the huge price point advantages gained by the Switch model



So, fewer fingers in the same pie...

How is JIT working out then? Are they holding stock in a warebouse or making the gear on demand?


My Last two Edges have been made to order, 2-3 weeks turn-around I think it was. Although JIT is making it hard to find a cheap Edge from the previous season, I should have pushed the point a few weeks back when a retailer mucked up on their website and had a 5m for $600 which I ordered online, then they called me to say they didnt actually have it in stock but I could have the latest model for more than twice that...
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
16 Aug 2015 9:18pm
Chris6791 said..

Kamikuza said..


snalberski said..



Kamikuza said..
Ah, that explains the cheaper prices in the Oz then....





Comparing this system to the Switch manufacturer direct system is bogus. Having retailer product ordering streamlined is a plus but wont offer the huge price point advantages gained by the Switch model




So, fewer fingers in the same pie...

How is JIT working out then? Are they holding stock in a warebouse or making the gear on demand?



My Last two Edges have been made to order, 2-3 weeks turn-around I think it was. Although JIT is making it hard to find a cheap Edge from the previous season, I should have pushed the point a few weeks back when a retailer mucked up on their website and had a 5m for $600 which I ordered online, then they called me to say they didnt actually have it in stock but I could have the latest model for more than twice that...


bargain
Chris6791
Chris6791
WA
3271 posts
Chris6791 Chris6791
WA, 3271 posts
16 Aug 2015 9:57pm
I've dropped nearly 20kg since last season Mick, I need a 5m bargain for the 40+ days!
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
cauncy cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
16 Aug 2015 10:46pm
Chris6791 said..
I've dropped nearly 20kg since last season Mick, I need a 5m bargain for the 40+ days!



that's the go chrisso, im at middleweight now, must admit I struggle to hold an edge compared when I was light heavyweight, weve not had many of those roaring 40s this winter, I wouldn't mind a go of your 8 one day soon, a 5 edge in 30plus hmmmm you've got me thinking now
Gilly3
Gilly3
QLD
800 posts
Gilly3 Gilly3
QLD, 800 posts
17 Aug 2015 6:34am
sir ROWDY said..

Gilly3 said..

Yer, agree with Plummet.....

Just be mindful when ordering around Chinese new year,,,add an extra 3 weeks to delivery time



Ozone Kites aren't actually made in China, just incase anyone was wondering.


Never said they were, just in case you were wondering.

Nice attempt at a Chinese whisper though....
sir ROWDY
sir ROWDY
WA
5378 posts
sir ROWDY sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
18 Aug 2015 2:57am
Gilly3 said..
sir ROWDY said..

Gilly3 said..

Yer, agree with Plummet.....

Just be mindful when ordering around Chinese new year,,,add an extra 3 weeks to delivery time



Ozone Kites aren't actually made in China, just incase anyone was wondering.


Never said they were, just in case you were wondering.

Nice attempt at a Chinese whisper though....


I know you weren't, but with your comment worded like it is the un-informed would assume they are .
Kamikuza
Kamikuza
QLD
6493 posts
Kamikuza Kamikuza
QLD, 6493 posts
18 Aug 2015 1:56pm
Seems logical to assume that the kites are made in China... Like many other brands. Thanks for the clarification.
Gorgo
Gorgo
VIC
5125 posts
Gorgo Gorgo
VIC, 5125 posts
18 Aug 2015 10:10pm
Ozone have their own factory in Vietnam. They make kites and paragliders and wing suits and all sorts of stuff. They're very busy boys and seem to be killing it in whatever market they take on (even though I am not a fan of Ozone stuff).

The Ozone dealers I have spoken to use an Ozone dealer web site to check stocks and put in orders and stuff. It all sounds very sophisticated and professional.
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