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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Starting with the Annular EVO and its unique RAM air pocket, the EVO series has become proven, modern and most of all reliable rescue parachute system. Now its up to EVO CROSS to raise the bar again! EVO CROSS is a rescue system based on a cruciform design. The square design has been in military use for many years. We took over the basic shape and developed a parachute, which ideally meets the requirements of paragliding, especially regarding fast opening times. The hour of birth for a new rescue parachute generation. A large projected surface area, precisely calculated suspension points for the painters maximize the projected surface. They have achieved a massive reduction in the parachute’s sink rate. Well defined outlet ports on each corner, as well as a slightly asymmetric canopy, led to even lower descent rates and provided outstanding pendular stability. These innovations allowed us to stay well below the required sink rate of 5,5 m/s to achieve EN 12491 certifications. The last tests demonstrated the EVO Cross was able to stay 15% lower than the certifications required descent rate.The fastest possible opening time, which are close the theoretical minimum, have been achieved by a low, efficient, canopy height. Short overall length and innovate packing techniques, have beat the certification requirements, by 40%.The bright orange fabric is visible in forests, on on rocky surfaces, or any other terrain. The EVO Cross series combines the highest pendular stability, lowest sink rates and fastest opening times in one rescue system. Every safety expert, association, instructor and pilot, who have tried it… agree!

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