reserve | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Thu, 18 May 2023 19:00:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg reserve | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 Independence NG Reserve https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/independence-ng-reserve/ Thu, 18 May 2023 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=46171

NG – Next Generation

THE NEW SERIES OF OPTIMIZED CROSS CANOPIES

After our first cross-canopy rescue system Evo Cross and the still unbeaten lightweight Ultra Cross, we have developed an optimized cross-canopy design with the rescue systems of the Next Generation (NG) series.

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CONCEPT

The brand new X-Flare concept of the NG series consists of precisely calculated triangular flares inserted over the entire canopy. The X-flares ensure even load distribution and, in combination with the individually graduated line lengths, a very low canopy height with an almost uncurved top surface.

As a positive side effect, the canopy volume and the canopy base, which is important for opening behavior, are significantly smaller. This shortens the filling time and thus the opening time. High opening safety is achieved by the graduated line lengths. When packed, the rescue system offers plenty of surface area for reliable opening.

The projected area increases to the maximum. This increases effectiveness and reduces the sink rate. The result is an excellent sink rate of just over 5 m/s at maximum trailer load for all sizes of the NG series. This corresponds to a jump from a height of about 1.30 m. Defined outlet openings at all four corners and individually graduated line lengths ensure extremely low sway.

Due to the low canopy height and the X-Flares, which absorb a disproportionately high load, the base could be realized largely without reinforcing straps. This ensures low mass, which makes an additional contribution to fast opening at slow speeds

Features
  • Available in 3 sizes, certified according to EN12491
  • New, innovative X-Flare concept for high efficiency
  • Excellent sink rates, each just over 5 m/s, equivalent to a jump from about 1.3 m height
  • High opening safety and extreme pendulum stability
  • Intelligent lightweight construction for fast openings at slow speeds
  • Use of high-quality lightweight materials
  • Particularly balanced load distribution
  • High opening safety
  • Low weight at critical point
Technical data
Reserve Surface m² max. load (kg) Sink rate at max. load (brake activated) Weight
NG 100 25 m² 100 kg 5,28 m/s 1,45 kg
NG 120 29 m² 120 kg 5,14 m/s 1,6 kg
NG 140 33 m² 140 kg 5,37 m/s 1,85 kg

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]]> Independence NG Light https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/independence-ng-light/ Thu, 18 May 2023 18:39:59 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=46161 THE NEW SERIES OF OPTIMIZED CROSS CAPS IN LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION

After our first cross-cap rescue system Evo Cross and the still unbeaten lightweight Ultra Cross, we have developed an optimized cross-cap design with the rescue systems of the Next Generation (NG) series.

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CONCEPT

The brand new X-Flare concept of the NG series consists of precisely calculated triangular flares inserted over the entire canopy. The X-flares ensure even load distribution and, in combination with the individually graduated line lengths, a very low canopy height with an almost uncurved top surface.

As a positive side effect, the canopy volume and the canopy base, which is important for opening behavior, are significantly smaller. This shortens the filling time and thus the opening time. High opening safety is achieved by the graduated line lengths. When packed, the rescue system offers plenty of surface area for reliable opening.

The projected area increases to the maximum. This increases effectiveness and reduces the sink rate. The result is an excellent sink rate of just over 5 m/s at maximum trailer load for all sizes of the NG series. This corresponds to a jump from a height of about 1.30 m. Defined outlet openings at all four corners and individually graduated line lengths ensure extremely low sway.

Due to the low canopy height and the X-Flares, which absorb a disproportionately high load, the base could be realized largely without reinforcing straps. This ensures low mass, which makes an additional contribution to fast opening at slow speeds.

Features
  • Available in 3 sizes, certified according to EN12491
  • New, innovative X-Flare concept for high efficiency
  • Excellent sink rates, each just over 5 m/s, equivalent to a jump from about 1.3 m height
  • High opening safety and extreme pendulum stability
  • Intelligent lightweight construction for fast openings at slow speeds
  • Use of high-quality lightweight materials
  • Particularly balanced load distribution
  • High opening safety
  • Low weight at critical point
Technical Data
Reserve Surface m² max. load (kg) Sink rate at max. load (brake activated) Weight
NG 100 light 25 m² 100 kg 5,1 m/s 1,18 kg
NG 120 light 29 m² 120 kg 5,16 m/s 1,3 kg
NG 140 light 33 m² 140 kg 5,45 m/s 1,49 kg

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]]> Independence G-Force Break https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/independence-g-force-break/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:40:40 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=44892 BRAKE PARACHUTE

G-force brake is a brake parachute attached to the harness. It was developed to reduce physical stress when flying spirals. During spiralling huge G-forces impact on the body, so that is not possible to fly this task for a long time. Dizziness, nausea and even blackouts can occur. With G-force brake that risk can efficiently be reduced.

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]]> G-force brake reduces the impact of G-forces on the body of up to 40%. The brake parachute reduces the amount of turns at constant sink rate. Due to its additional drag the pilot is pulled a bit behind compared to spiralling without brake parachute. Thus the glider canopy has a steeper angle towards ground and reduce altitude more efficiently.

G-force brake is particularly suited for high performance gliders with efficient aerodynamic characteristics and as well for tandem purposes.

 

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