At only 975g Ultra Cross 100 is the lightest rescue system in the world certified according to LTF and EN!

A unique fabric exclusively manufactured for independence, made of 10D sturdy Nylon 6.6 with only 22 g/m weight and extremely light, yet high tensile Dyneema lines and ribbons, made our development process possible.

We decided to use a basic shape for the Ultra Cross, just like for our EVO Cross series, a cruciform canopy, which ideally meets the requirements of paragliding, especially regarding fast opening times and descent rates. Defined outlet ports at each corner as well as a slightly asymmetric canopy, lead to a steady flow around the canopy, which provides outstanding pendular stability.Precisely calculated suspension points for the panels maximize the projected surface area and additionally reduce the parachute’s sink rate.

Due to these innovations, we were able to stay below the required sink rate of 5.5 m/s according to EN 12491 restrictions. During the certification tests we stayed almost 15% below that threshold. Extremely fast openings, which come very close to notional specified minimum, have been achieved by a low, thus efficient, canopy height. The low height overall and innovative packing technique allowed the Ultra-Cross, to demonstrate opening speeds that were 40% below the certification requirement.

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The development has progressed a lot in recent years, especially in materials. This resulted in advantages regarding weight reduction and tensile strength. The Annular EVO series uses a new, extremely light, and high tenacity fabric and lines, which achieves a weight reduction of 30% compared to Annular Classic.

Annular EVO has been improved with deployment accelerators (RAM air pockets)! The RAM air pockets are made of two parabolic pockets, sewn opposing panels of the parachute. They influence the opening even during the first phase, when the parachute unfolds and at low speed.

Thus Annular EVO series combines well-known low sink rate and pendular stability of Annular Classic with innovative material to rEVOlutionary good lightweight rescue system.

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