Ozone Flow V1 Wing Review

[@timanker8582]

Great riding and filming Chris!

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

Cheers 👊 the local has been delivering recently. Tom Earl on the drone, he knows how to get the shot

[@DeanNewman-u6l]

Excellent footage. It looked very stable flagged out. Your abilities to manage the wing swinging in front and behind were very impressive!

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

Thanks. Kit makes all the difference. Some wings really get in the way but this Flow does exactly what you want and sure makes wing handling easier

[@Wingsurf]

How is flagging etc vs fone Swing?

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

They are both great flagged out. The swing is a dedicated wave wing so behaves impeccably flagged. The flow behaves very well flagged and due to it's versatility has a wider wind range of use (wind strength and riding style). Neither would disappoint. If you ride different styles in different conditions or run a minimal quiver I'd recommend the flow. If all you care about is forgetting about the wing whilst on the wave, I'd point towards the swing. The handles are a deciding factor for some people

[@Wingsurf]

@poseidonwatersportsuk Thanks ❤️

[@maartendeleeuw8930]

Thank you, great review

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

Cheers, hope it helps, it’s a great wing

[@bring_everything]

The Ozone team had a demo day last week at 2XS, I took out the 5m Flow and I loved it. I found the power in the launch very smooth and the wing never fluttered, just what you'd expect from Ozone.

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

They are silky smooth and versatile. Heard you had some fun conditions for that day in Witterings too. Welcome to give us a shout if you want more info or want to grab your own 🤙🤙

[@Wingsurf]

Vs fone Swing?

[@mikecapuano8010]

I have the bungee harness lines I use on my Wasp v2. What sort of harness lines would you use for the Flow?

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

I feel it's a preference decision with harness lines. Bungee is great on the flow if you like a a minimalist, hidden line. Personally i prefer PU coated line for the ease of hooking in and out when it's high wind. You can attach the lines straight onto the flow handles, so ones with webbing / velcro straps would look tidiest

[@2chicos]

How does it compare to the Armstrong XPS?

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

Quite similar, they have equally good balance sheeted in and flagged out and both really comfortable and versatile to ride when blasting upwind or riding down the wave face. The Flow probably handles turbulent wind slightly better with its frame flexing and spilling surges of power. Whilst the XPS probably has a slightly wider wind range with its more rigid design making it deform less when pumping or overpowered. The main difference in feeling is in the handles. The flow has a very firm and rigid, narrow diameter tube handle, which lends its self to a tighter grip and opens up more instant manoeuvrability. Whilst the flat handles on the XPS lend them self more to lighter movements with fingertip holding. Neither would disappoint for most riding styles. I’d recommend going flow for gusty spots or people who like to hang off a very rigid handle. The xps might win if you like a firmer frame which has a more finger tip control.

[@jonathanalstead]

In terms of in the waves which would you take for a session if you could only choose one? The F-One Swing or Ozone Flow?

[@poseidonwatersportsuk]

Good but tough question, both are great and neither would disappoint. I feel flagged out on the wave - the swing’s behaviour takes slight lead. Sheeted in heading back out for the next one or versatility to dabble in other riding styles - the flow has a little more range and ease of use. If I were at a spot with variable conditions or long rides back up wind I’d choose the flow. For full glory wave riding with sheeted in compromise I’d choose the swing. Hope that helps. Welcome to call the shop for advice anytime 🤙