andylc wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:15 pm
I can’t see the argument about a failed prototype since the click-in loop is already available - why would they be testing new designs?
Because that's how equipment gets better. Through continuous development and improvement. By the time the new product hits the shelf, there will have been many revision changes, potentially over years. Then it takes time to produce, there are tooling costs, minimum run sizes, production lead times and stock that needs to built, then needs to be cleared before a next generation product is released. There is every chance that gen 2,3,4 are being worked on before gen 1 is released.
PS .This is what I do for a day job. Design, prototype and manufacture products (not for the kiting industry). I have also had a glimpse into the ozone development process through meeting the ozone design team and flying some of their prototype products. I can tell you it takes longer than you think to develop and release a new product. PS I have no affiliation with Ozone at all. Nore do i test any products for them, i've just been at the right time and the right place to trial a few, and i've purchased several proto kites that they have sold s/h on the nz market.