Ocean Rodeo Discussions

And so it begins…..2010 Mako King!!!!

2009-07-06T14:58:36Z

A few pics to wet your whistle. Twin tip or mutant style - you pick your poison.

Questions? Fire away!

Cheers,

Evan

2010 Ocean Rodeo Rise Venturi XPD!!!

2009-07-10T12:53:56Z

Hi All,

I’m stoked to offer you the first look at our killer new Rise Venturi with XPD Technology. Continuing with our ongoing goal of making kites more efficient and packing even more power per square meter, here are a couple of key highlights.

1) You’ll note we’ve gone to a 6 strut design, and as such eliminated the center strut. This improves aerodynamics in a critical area of the kite, and reduces weight where you want it least. The end result is a kite with yet more power, greater efficiency, higher stability, and a more rigid canopy less prone to distortion at the top end of its range!

2) XPD Technology. You can see that panels on the LE get exponentially larger when moving from the center of the kite to the tips, and that they mate up perfectly with the 6 strut layout.

Larger panels at the tips increase projected area, reduce drag, and provide direct steering input. The transition to smaller panels at the center better matches the curvature at the trailing edge, and provides better airflow and lift. More power!

We’ve also come out with a fantastic new adjustable size bar, and on top of all this, have actually reduced MSRP on the majority of our 2010 product line. :thumb:

Please contact your preferred retailer to inquire about price, availability and to place your orders.

Cheers,

Evan

Ocean Rodeo
Hyperflex Wetsuits

Performance over Hype

2011 ocean rodeo board review: Jt pro and Mako line up

2010-08-30T04:56:09Z

After seeing the success of the Razor review I posted a couple days ago on my site, I decided to write an other one regarding my new pro model board, the JT pro. I’ll also give you some inputs on the new Mako line up.

Find here the full board review with pictures:
http://jeremietronet.com/blog/archives/639

Don’t hesitate to comment on my site, ask your questions or simply leave your own feedback. You also easily share it on your local forums and social medias.

Cheers

Jeremie

Pyro Pro drysuit

2008-11-30T09:12:02Z

I just got my new Pyro Pro drysuit and have used it twice already. My last session I got a small amount of leakage, mostly around my legs but a little on my arms. Anyone out there have any experience with leaking? I was totally comfortable and love the way the suit fits. I could live with getting a little water in it but don’t know how much would really get in if I was down in the water for a long time. I suspect the zipper but most of the water was on the lower legs. The gaskets all seem to fit snug. Thanks for any help.

Pete

Footstrap spacing

2010-08-27T18:15:14Z

Hi guys,

I ride a Mako 150, footstraps in center position and using the middle screw holes. I am not sure if I like the spacing…will try to ride with the outside screw position next time.

Any advice in regards to position? where are yours?

Also, I tightened up my footstraps because once I turn I always seem to find my backfoot too loose but tightening the straps has not helped. I am a little unhappy about those footstraps. Right now I have to fight to get my feet into them but still I can’t seem to stay in. Any remedys, thoughts?

2011 Razor

2010-08-18T16:24:09Z

Razor 2011 - August 17 2010
- I Just returned from 5 incredible days at Nitinat. seeing and riding the next model year gear is always a thrill. Thank you John Z for your help - Next time I won’t consume so much Monster drink before riding. I was a bit wired.
I had a chance to ride a 10 M Razor and 10 Meter Rise back to back, which is the only way to really appreciate all the nuances of a kites performance characteristics. ( Note: I have hundreds of hours ride time on the 2009 & 2010 Rise, so the differences were clear, but only my opinion of coarse ).
I feel that the design characteristics of the Razor will fill a void in the OR lineup, for riders wanting a different feel then what the Rise offers.
In short the Razor has a constant pull, which is especially noticeable through and while turning the kite. This made surfing even the small waves at the mouth of the Nitinat a joy, since there was always power there to pull you through when you wanted it, even on straight downwind hard carves.
The turning speed was faster then the Rise, but not crazy faster. I estimated it to turn like a kite 2 meters smaller.
Example - I could easily be happy to ride the 10 Razor with the small Rise bar, which was my test setup. but with my Rise the 10 M gets ridden with the bigger bar.
Bar pressure is higher , but again not significant, just enough to add feel for when it’s important to know where the kite is.
It seemed to me that with my riding style I would ride one size smaller a Razor then the Rise and this is likely due to the Reduced range I believe you have with more of a C shaped kite like the Razor.
Jumping was lofty and great, & does require a difference in timing, as would be expected, but the learning curve is instant.
The new lines are super stiff and rated at 650 lbs. I really liked them - they look like the same lines that North uses. They have the respective colors interlaced within the white. The stiff lines reduce tangles and make setting up easlier.
Kite construction, is the normal bomber type we’ve learned to love, with the Kevlar in all the right places.

During some jumping mistakes I found the kite to be very forgiving, for instance, during a jump that had me outrunning my kite downwind by 30 + ft , the Razor flew downwind with slack lines and did not Hindenburg at all. Impressive.
Graphics are also nice,
So in all a super kite, best suited to a different type of rider then the Rise rider schools will also likely prefer the easier flying and more bar feedback I think this is a nice compliment to the lineup of great O.R. products.

enjoy
Manana Mike

what size kite do i need to get started

2010-08-26T09:25:03Z

hi, just wondering what size kite i need. i am taking lessons next spring in sauble beach Canada, have never been on the water with kite or even wakeboard. i am 220 lbs and can’t wait to learn, also how much would entry level gear cost me and should i go for used equipment

Self Launch 2.0 M SLE trainer

2010-08-26T10:40:30Z

What’s the best way to self launch the SLE Trainer kite?

URGENT - Swivel ring and stopper broke!! Where can I get replacement parts?? Thanks

2010-08-26T21:05:18Z

Hey everybody….the little metal ball/ring on my swivel holding my center lines just broke in half today….it looks like it must have had some rust, I don’t know, but it wasn’t pleasant. I have a 2008 Rise. Do you know how to replace this??
Does OR sell just that part? And I would just roll my depower line through it or do I have to buy a brand new bar??
Also part of my plastic stopper broke off, don’t know how but it happen together.

Please check the pics and if anybody has some tips on where to find/order replacement part, I’d appreciate it.

thanks a lot

Photos: 2011 gear & travel update

2010-08-23T06:16:30Z

What’s up guys ?
Find here my latest website update with a nice gallery of some of the new 2011 OR line up (boards, kite, shirts, etc ...) More to come very soon with a complete review: http://jeremietronet.com/blog/archives/580