Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 3.6m 2026
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At A Glance
The original Pocket Rocket helped introduce a huge number of riders to parawinging; then came the Power Pack, their “gen2” parawing, and while this is the second iteration of the Pocket Rocket, this is really a Gen 3 affair. The excitement around this parawing has been phenomenal, and just getting our hands on one proved tricky! Almost every aspect of the design has been revisited, with lessons learned from the V1 and the Power Pack. The goal was to have a high-performance wing that rips upwind, but to make it easier to use, easier to stash and more intuitive on the water.
Many of the updates have come directly from the development work Ozone carried out on the Power Pack. The Pocket Rocket V2 features a shorter bridle layout, the new Bow Bar, a centre front line riser, revised bridle materials and an updated profile with diagonal rib support borrowed from the paragliding world. The aim is simple: improve low-end power, make packing and redeployment easier and create a more forgiving parawing that still delivers the excellent upwind performance the Pocket Rocket has become known for.
Build quality has also taken another step forward. The new bar is noticeably shorter than before, making it easier to stash, while the revised bridle lines have a softer feel with a durable coating that helps them slide cleanly through your hands. Ozone has also tidied up the construction throughout the canopy, with improved finishing around the wingtips and a generally more refined feel that gives the impression of a product that’s evolved rather than simply been updated. The supplied backpack is another welcome addition, making it easy to carry the parawing to the water or even take a second wing with you on longer adventures. Sizes: 1.9, 2.4, 3.0, 3.6, 4.3, 5.0, 5.7m
On The Water
The biggest difference with the Pocket Rocket V2 is how intuitive it feels. Straight away it gives you confidence because it doesn’t demand perfect technique. Power delivery is smoother than before, and there’s a much larger sweet spot on the bar, allowing you to sheet in and pump the parawing without constantly worrying about back-stalling or overflying it. That makes getting onto the foil much easier, particularly if you’re still building confidence with the discipline.
The shorter bridles and revised layout also make stashing much simpler. Combined with the smaller bar and centre front line riser, the whole process feels quicker and more natural, while redeployment is clean and predictable. It still packs down into a very compact package, but everything feels that little bit easier than before, and those small improvements add up over the course of a session.
Upwind performance remains one of the Pocket Rocket’s strongest qualities. It still drives exceptionally well, and the balance between low-end power and efficient upwind angles is excellent. Even in the stronger Gorge winds, it remained composed, although I did find that in the very top end of its wind range, it preferred a little more rear line tension or a slight load through the harness rather than simply flying completely off the front lines. It was never unstable enough to cause concern, just something you quickly adapt to once you understand how the new profile likes to be flown.
What stood out most, though, was just how easy the Pocket Rocket V2 is to ride. Steering feels intuitive; it responds quickly without feeling nervous, and it strikes a really nice balance between performance and forgiveness. Compared with the Power Pack, it’s a little more responsive and a little more performance-oriented, but it’s still remarkably accessible for a wide range of riders.
Overall
The Pocket Rocket V2 isn’t a radical redesign. It’s a refinement of a parawing that was already setting the benchmark, and almost every change feels like a step in the right direction.
The improved build quality, shorter bar, revised bridle layout and easier pack-down all make life on the water noticeably simpler, while the smoother power delivery and forgiving handling inspire confidence from the very first session. It retains the excellent upwind performance that made the original so popular, but wraps it all up in a package that’s easier to use and more intuitive to fly.
Whether you’re buying your first parawing or replacing an original Pocket Rocket, the V2 feels like a genuine evolution. Ozone hasn’t reinvented the formula; they’ve simply refined almost every aspect of it, producing a parawing that’s easier to live with and even more enjoyable to ride.
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This review was in Issue 28 of Tonic Mag.
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By Rou Chater
Rou Chater has been kitesurfing for over twenty years, paddleboarding for the last six years, and was there testing the first wingsurfer from Naish in Tarifa when it arrived on the continent. He is passionate about riding waves and exploring new places. As the publishing editor, he oversees everything at Tonic but also our sister magazines IKSURFMAG and IMB. He's been on the water since he was born and has never looked back, in the winter you'll find him chasing swells in the Caribbean and during the summer he can be found all over Europe at various SUP, Kitesurf and Mountain Bike events getting features for the magazines.
