Ozone Reo Ultra-X 7M

Here at The Foil Garage we take our time before putting a full review out. With the Ozone REO V7 Ultra-X, we have been putting it through its paces for several months as our dedicated kite foiling kite, and we are confident saying this is one of the finest kites we have had in our hands in over 24 years in the water sports industry. Here is everything you need to know.

Packaging & Presentation

The quality behind this kite is evident the moment you start pulling things out of the bag. The REO V7 Ultra-X arrives in Ozone's signature quality packaging — everything is organized, protected, and presented in a way that immediately communicates that you are handling a premium product. First impressions are outstanding.

Construction & Build Quality

The Ultra-X is the high-performance sibling of the standard REO V7 — same proven V7 framework and canopy shaping, but built with 20 percent lighter Dacron on the leading edge and struts, and 17 percent lighter canopy material. The result is a kite that feels alive in the air in a way that heavier kites simply do not. You notice it the moment you unpack it, and you feel it constantly while you are riding.

The canopy material is 46g Teijin Double Ripstop — dense, taut, and immediately confidence-inspiring. This does not feel like a kite you need to baby. The bridle lines are Technora, running 25 percent thinner than standard, which reduces parasitic drag in flight — a deliberate performance choice that matters when you are trying to maximize efficiency in marginal wind conditions.

Ozone owns its own factory — the same facility that builds their paragliders and speed wings — and it shows in the quality of stitching, the precision of the canopy panels, and the overall feel of the hardware. Every unit is hand-checked before it ships. The new V7 framework also brings a transverse seam close to the leading edge, borrowed directly from Ozone's paragliding design experience, that creates a more accurate 3D canopy shape and adds curvature in the high-lift zone. You feel this as a more connected, solid sensation at the bar.

Hardware & Fittings

The variable bridle geometry is where Ozone has clearly thought hard about the rider experience. A single larkshead move — no extra lines, no tools — swaps between an onshore and offshore setting. The offshore setting pushes the kite further to the edge of the wind window, which is exactly where kite foilers spend a significant portion of their riding time. It is an intuitive, practical system that takes seconds to adjust and makes a meaningful difference on the water.

On the Water — Kite Foiling

This is where the REO V7 Ultra-X earns its reputation. The kite was designed as a premium wave kite, but everything that makes it exceptional for waves translates directly and perfectly to foiling. Drift, light weight, and responsiveness at the edge of the window are exactly what a kite foiler needs — and the Ultra-X delivers all three at a level we have not experienced in any other kite we have flown.

Drift is exceptional. When you are foiling downwind or reading a wave, the kite needs to park itself at the edge of the window and stay there without nose-diving or pulling you off balance. The Ultra-X drifts smoothly and predictably — it sits where you put it, even with significant slack in the lines, and it does not throw surprises at you.

Turning speed is quick and precise. Input goes in and the kite responds immediately. On a foil where small corrections matter, this kind of directness is genuinely valuable — you are not waiting for the kite to catch up. The wind range is wide, because the canopy is so light and rigid that the kite generates lift efficiently and stays powered well toward the low end of its range. On marginal days where you are not sure you will get up, the Ultra-X gives you every chance.

Bar pressure is direct and informative throughout. You always know exactly where the kite is and what it is doing — the kind of feedback loop that builds confidence quickly, especially when navigating around waves or threading between gusts on a foil.

Relaunch

Quick and easy, which is essential in the impact zone. The combination of the ultra-light canopy and the carefully designed leading edge geometry means the kite comes back up cleanly and without drama. For wave and foil sessions where a fast relaunch matters, this is exactly what you want.

Who Is This For?

The Ozone REO V7 Ultra-X is built for riders who take their craft seriously. It rewards skill and gives back precision. Kite foilers who spend time in marginal wind and need every bit of efficiency from their kite. Wave riders who want a kite that parks and drifts while they focus entirely on the wave. Anyone who has felt frustrated by a kite that lags behind their inputs on a foil. This solves all of those problems. If you want a heavier, more durable option for high-impact conditions, the standard REO V7 is the pick — but for performance-oriented foil and wave riding, the Ultra-X is in a class of its own.

Bottom Line

After several months of dedicated kite foil use, the Ozone REO V7 Ultra-X has earned a top recommendation from The Foil Garage. The ultra-light build makes a real difference in the air, the variable bridle delivers on its promise, the drift is best-in-class, and the overall riding experience is exceptional. Ozone makes outstanding gear and the REO V7 Ultra-X is among their very best. We recommend it without hesitation.

The Foil Garage has been riding the Ozone REO V7 Ultra-X for several months as part of our ongoing product review program. As always, our impressions are entirely our own.