Mountain Air

With their light weight and non rigid form, they tend to be better at handling impact and abrasion (due to their lack of mass) which makes them far more suited to land applications.  Other benefits are never having to take your lines off the kite which means instant setup and no pumping means immediate launch without tangles.  They also pack down to around a 1/4 of the weight and half of the size of an inflateable kite.  Rearward relaunch is also easy with a foil kite .

Land kiting takes on the forms of Mountain boarding (rough terrain skateboard) which is similar in nature to kite surfing, only on land, Kite buggying which is riding in a three wheeled buggy 2 inches off the ground at harrowing speeds, and snow kiting with either skis or snowboard.

AKS use and sell Ozone land kites and even more specifically, depowerable foil kites like the Access 2 XC, Frenzy FX and Manta.

Ozone Access XC

Ozone Access XC

But don't be fooled into thinking this is purely a beginners kite, even seasoned pro’s will have an Access XC in their quiver of kites for use on challenging days when stability and safety are the only considerations.

The Access XC is designed for taking you X-Country (XC) into the back country, it’s the ultimate personal ski-lift to take you wherever you wish to go. The ultimate Global Season Pass!

The Access XC launches easily, has huge depower, light handling, easy to land, rock solid stability and the finest components and safety systems available. Now improved with a new bag and molded chickenloop safety release to offer you unmatched quality and performance in an entry level kite.

Ozone Frenzy FX

The Frenzy FX is the latest incarnation of the formidable Frenzy that has taken Chasta to three world titles in snow kiting.  Built as a grunty kite, it has been further refined to be faster than previous models and with smoother power delivery and bigger wind range.

This is the kite for airtime and pure pulling power.  It puts a whole new meaning to the term "Carving up the mountain"

Land kiting places different requirements on kites, firstly, they don't need to float so you can do away with heavy bladders and struts.  With the kites not requiring inflated sections, they can be made more efficient by having twin skins.  Per square meter, a foil kite produces far more power than it's inflateable cousin and in general is easier to fly and better behaved than an inflateable kite.

With their light weight and non rigid form, they tend to be better at handling impact and abrasion which makes them far more suited to land applications.  Other benefits are never having to take your lines off the kite which means instant setup and no pumping means immediate launch without tangles.  They also pack down to around a 1/4 of the weight and half of the size of an inflateable kite.  Rearward relaunch is also easy with a foil kite .

Land kiting takes on the forms of Mountain boarding (rough terrain skateboard) which is similar in nature to kite surfing, only on land, Kite buggying which is riding in a three wheeled buggy 2 inches off the ground at harrowing speeds, and snow kiting with either skis or snowboard.

AKS use and sell Ozone land kites and even more specifically, depowerable foil kites like the Access 2 XC, Frenzy FX and Manta.

Ozone Access XC

It is the ultimate kite for anyone new to snowkiting or mountain boarding giving the rider un-matched peace of mind and security.

But don't be fooled into thinking this is purely a beginners kite, even seasoned pro’s will have an Access XC in their quiver of kites for use on challenging days when stability and safety are the only considerations.

The Access XC is designed for taking you X-Country (XC) into the back country, it’s the ultimate personal ski-lift to take you wherever you wish to go. The ultimate Global Season Pass!

The Access XC launches easily, has huge depower, light handling, easy to land, rock solid stability and the finest components and safety systems available. Now improved with a new bag and molded chickenloop safety release to offer you unmatched quality and performance in an entry level kite.

Ozone Frenzy FX

The Frenzy FX is the latest incarnation of the formidable Frenzy that has taken Chasta to three world titles in snow kiting.  Built as a grunty kite, it has been further refined to be faster than previous models and with smoother power delivery and bigger wind range.

This is the kite for airtime and pure pulling power.  It puts a whole new meaning to the term "Carving up the mountain"

MBS Comp 95

To get into mountain kite boarding, you are best to start off with something fun and easy to ride.  We recommend the MBS range of boards for their fine quality, robust construction and rideability.  Couple these with Ozone Access 2 XC depowerable kites and away you go.

The main differences between kitesurfing and kite mountain boarding is the ride is smoother and more quiet on the mountain board, there is also a more direct feel to direction as there is no leeway or side slip, this makes it easier to ride back upwind.  The next thing you'll notice is the dramatic accelleration and speed.  Because there is no overcoming the drag of getting out of the water, the power is instantly converted to forward speed and can be quite daunting and certainly thrilling.

Rolling friction is far less than water friction and so, if left unchecked, speed can quickly gain the upper hand.  It is a worth while investment to buy a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads and wear good protective clothing.

The perfect way to improve your kiteboarding skills due to kite skill being more critical in mountain boarding with a kite.  The challenge to ride well on a mountain board is intoxicating when it all comes together and you start riding faster and power sliding in the turns.  Quite a rush!  It only takes about half an hour to master the art of slowing down on a mountainboard and after that, the fun just doesnt stop.

For less than the cost of an inflateable kite, of equal power, you can get a board, harness and kite and be rolling in no time.

Mountain boards can vary in price from $349 ( for a kids board) to $859 (top-of-the-line signature model pro board), but a good mid range board can cost as little as around $400-$500 brand new or about half the price of a new kiteboard. 

For kiteboarders, the familiar knowledge of kite dynamics and riding feel will make the transition to land boarding quick and exciting.  This is the perfect sport for those who like the idea of kitesurfing but live far from the beach.  Similar tricks can be done on a mountain board as can be done on a kiteboard.

Something worth exploring!  Watch for upcoming demo days of Ozone land kites and MBS mountain boards.

Bustin Dirt

Land kiting places different requirements on kites, firstly, they don't need to float so you can do away with heavy bladders and struts.  With the kites not requiring inflated sections, they can be made more efficient by having twin skins.  Per square meter, a foil kite produces far more power than it's inflateable cousin and in general is easier to fly and better behaved than an inflateable kite.

With their light weight and non rigid form, they tend to be better at handling impact and abrasion which makes them far more suited to land applications.  Other benefits are never having to take your lines off the kite which means instant setup and no pumping means immediate launch without tangles.  They also pack down to around a 1/4 of the weight and half of the size of an inflateable kite.  Rearward relaunch is also easy with a foil kite .

Land kiting takes on the forms of Mountain boarding (rough terrain skateboard) which is similar in nature to kite surfing, only on land, Kite buggying which is riding in a three wheeled buggy 2 inches off the ground at harrowing speeds, and snow kiting with either skis or snowboard.

AKS use and sell Ozone land kites and even more specifically, depowerable foil kites like the Access 2 XC, Frenzy FX and Manta.