Technical description

The paraglider canopy, of elliptic planform, has a cascade line system and five-point risers. The canopy consists of a number of interconnected cells which form a wing when inflated with air. Upper and lower envelope of the canopy is made of Carrington Novare 42 g/m² zero porosity rip-stop fabric, while the walls of a reinforced 48 g/m² fabric. Air inlets into the canopy are reinforced and stiffened with Mylar. Dyneema fibre lines made by Ibex Ropes were used. The lines immediately by the canopy have been made from 1.1 mm diameter lines, the intermediate lines - 1.3 mm, while the main lines - 1.3 mm. These feature excellent strength characteristics with low density and extension. Moreover, thanks to low cross-section they allow to reduce the paraglider drag, and thus improve its gliding ratio. Primary control is accomplished by means of two 2.4 mm steering lines.
Moreover, the pilot can control the paraglider by pulling the risers. Risers distribute the pilot weight load on a system of lines, allowing them to be loaded more uniformly. The five-strap arrangement allows special manoeuvres to be performed (for example the B-stall) or emergency control if required. Risers are equipped with stainless deltas for lines attachment and a two-pulley speed system.

Technical data