Medium | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California's Finest Paragliding and Hang Gliding Facility Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:09:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.flytorrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-tpg-32x32.jpg Medium | Torrey Pines Gliderport https://www.flytorrey.com 32 32 BGD CONCERTINA BAG https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/bgd-concertina-bag/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:44:37 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=49835 Concertina Bag

BGD’s ergonomically designed concertina bag is light and efficient. Redesigned from top to bottom this 3rd generation concertina bag is lighter and has half the pack size of previous model. Internal straps keep the glider in place.....

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]]> BGD’s ergonomically designed concertina bag is light and efficient. Redesigned from top to bottom this 3rd generation concertina bag is lighter and has half the pack size of previous model. Internal straps keep the glider in place, and the breathable material lets you squeeze the air out to achieve a small overall pack size. Elegant new anti-snag YKK zip keeps your precious glider safe while greatly reducing the overall weight since there no need for a heavy overlapping strap. For those who prefer to leave their harness attached to the wing we have added a clever drawstring closure that neatly draws up around the lines.
An external strap holds the folded bag together.
Note: After endless testing we decided leading edge to trailing edge is the best direction for a smooth flow in folding your wing.

Look at the packing video: https://vimeo.com/192792153

  •  Protects your paraglider.
  • Bottom opening for lines (when packing with harness attached)
  • Mesh ventilation panels on the sides
  • Internal straps to hold the wing in place
  • Size S fits for Cure/Lynx S, M
  • Size M fits for Punk/Riot XS, S, Magic XS, Base S and Cure/Lynx ML, L, Epic/Echo XS
  • Size L fits for Punk/Riot M, ML, L, Magic S, M, ML, L, Base M, ML, L, all Adam, Wasp, Epic/Echos M,ML,L  all sizes
  • Size S 230cm / 260g
  • Size M 260cm / 300g
  • Size L 290cm / 340

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]]> TPG Silk Long Sleeve with Hood https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/tpg-silk-long-sleeve-with-hood/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:40:53 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=49287 Long sleeve UPF 50+ sun protection with hood. Comes in light blue, navy blue, or yellow.

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]]> BGD Magic 2 Paraglider EN/LTF-A https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/bgd-magic-2-paraglider-en-ltf-a/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:38:15 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=48019 A safe and fun wing that will keep new pilots in love with this amazing sport as they explore what it has to offer.

INFO

One dream, one soul
One prize, one goal
– Queen, A kind of Magic

The MAGIC 2 is our high-performance EN-A paraglider. Full of sparkle and magic it has maximum fun-factor and excellent passive safety. It’s super easy to launch and an absolute joy to thermal, with beautiful handling and the right amount of feedback.

The choice of materials and the structural design ensures the glider is robust and durable, and can withstand the abuse of training, but without adding weight – the M size is just 4.8kg.

There’s a well-known saying in the paragliding world: “The best pilot is the one having the most fun”. Fly the MAGIC 2 – be the best pilot!

SIZE

m²

XS S M ML L
21 23 25 27 29

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The MAGIC 2 is designed as a pilot’s first wing; an easy, safe and forgiving glider for pilots progressing in their flying careers. It‘s positioned above the ADAM 2 school wing. It has EN-A safety and easy handling, with plenty of fun-factor and excellent performance. It will take pilots from their first soaring flights, learning to thermal, first XCs and onto more ambitious projects. Pilots will learn to love their MAGIC 2 as they appreciate its thermalling and XC potential, and won’t grow out of it too fast.

DESIGNER’S NOTES

The brief for the R&D team was to produce a wing that is very safe, easy to fly and forgiving of errors. It must be fun and have performance for flying XC: a true ‘progression’ wing. We’re really happy that we’ve achieved this. The MAGIC 2 is a roll-stable glider with smooth, refined handling, and is an absolute joy to thermal.

It is super easy to launch, with no tendency to slow in the rise phase and forgiving of over-enthusiastic pulling of the A-risers.

The long brake travel combined with progressively increasing pressure as you near the stall point, means you won’t stall it unintentionally. It also has no tendency to get locked into a spiral and is generally very forgiving in roll.

MATERIAL

TOP SURFACE Porcher Skytex 38g/m²
BOTTOM SURFACE Porcher Eazyfly 40g/m²
INTERNAL STRUCTURE Porcher Skytex hard finish 40g/m²
NOSE REINFORCING 2mm high modulus PA6.6 wire
RISERS 20mm Kevlar / Nylon webbing
PULLEYS Riley / Sprenger
TOP LINES Liros PPSL / DSL, Liros DC
MIDDLE LINES Liros PPSL / DSL
LOWER LINES Liros PPSL / TSL
BRAKES Liros DSL

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Paraglider / Compression strap / Riser bag / Inner Bag / Rucksack / Speed bar / Repair cloth / BGD stickers / BGD shirt / Manual card

SPECS

XS S M ML L
LINEAR SCALING FACTOR 0.96 1 1.04 1.08 1.12
PROJECTED AREA (M²) 18.2 19.7 21.3 23 24.7
FLAT AREA (M²) 21 23 25 27 29
GLIDER WEIGHT (KG) 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.1 5.4
TOTAL LINE LENGTH (M) 228 247 267 288 310
HEIGHT (M) 6.2 6.4 6.7 6.9 7.2
NUMBER OF MAIN LINES (A/B/C) 3/4/3
CELLS 38
FLAT ASPECT RATIO 4.9
PROJECTED ASPECT RATIO 3.5
ROOT CHORD (M) 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1
FLAT SPAN (M) 10.2 10.6 11 11.5 12
PROJECTED SPAN (M) 7.9 8.3 8.6 9 9.3
TRIM SPEED (KM/H) 37
TOP SPEED (KM/H) 50
MIN SINK (M/S) 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 1
BEST GLIDE 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5
IDEAL WEIGHT RANGE (KG) 55-70 68-80 80-95 95-108 108-125
WEIGHT RANGE (KG) 50-70 60-80 75-95 88-108 100-125
CERTIFICATION (EN/LTF) A

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]]> TPG Evolution of Man Shirt https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/tpg-evolution-of-man-shirt/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:31:40 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=46338 New evolution of man shirt! Comes in 3 different colors!

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]]> New TPG Hoodie https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/new-tpg-hoodie/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:54:59 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=44746 Brand new logo hoodies!

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]]> Icaro2000 Nerv 2.0 Helmet https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/icaro2000-nerv-helmet/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:08:02 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=20357 Nerv by Icaro 2000 is a helmet that has long been a favourite with paraglider, hang glider and microlight pilots all over the world, for its lightness, style and certified safety. But technology is constantly developing, and so we have completely redesigned Nerv with new features to offer even higher levels of performance, protection and comfort. We have recalibrated its internal ventilation, added an inner cap in the high-tech fabric Coolmax, and optimized sizes with two new outer shells. Characteristics that remain unchanged are the Italian design, the appealing style and colours, and the quality of a helmet made exclusively in Italy. We are proud to present Nerv 2.0!

VISOR NOT INCLUDED

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]]> Nerv 2.0’s stylish lines are the result of design by Ignazio Bernardi in collaboration with Italy’s most prestigious helmet development company.

A new helmet starts from the desired technical characteristics, and it is given form by means of artisanal processes. In fact the first prototype is sculpted from wood and plaster, and it is then scanned and codified into a 3D file. This in turn is used for computer simulations on which colours and detail design can be perfected, and it provides the data necessary for the CNC machines that will cut the dies for the outer shell and the polystyrene inner shell.
Similar processes are used for all the other helmet components, such as ear covers, visor and so forth.
Once everything is ready, the helmet can be assembled, checked for quality, tested and packaged. The finished product is a fine example of Italian design and technological prowess.

For Nerv 2.0 we have introduced two outer shells, a larger version for sizes 60 and 61, and a smaller version for sizes 54-55, 56-57 and 58-59.
The principal reason for this change was to increase safety by means of a higher thickness for the inner polystyrene shell.
The smaller outer shell is 222 mm in width, the larger version is 236 mm in width. A minimal difference, just 14 mm.
But this was essential for passing the stringent impact tests required for EN 966 certification.We have retained the 3mm-thick polycarbonate outer shell, which is both exceptionally light and very strong.

Technical data (index)

 

Sizes

The size of a helmet is specified by the comfort padding’s inner circumference.
The size number therefore corresponds to the head circumference in centimetres, which you can determine using a soft measuring tape.
Please note that as there are two versions of the outer shell, one for the larger and the other for the smaller sizes, it is important to choose the correct version.
If you are in doubt whether to opt for the larger helmet with size 60, or the smaller helmet with size 59, we recommend choosing the larger version. The larger helmet can be adjusted using the rotary size regulator described below even if it initially feels too large. On the other hand, there is no way of adjusting the smaller size 59 helmet if it feels too tight.

4 caps are available:for the larger helmet, marked with a label:

  • L = size 60 – 61

for the smaller helmet, marked with a label:

  • M = size 58 – 59
  • S = size 56 – 57
  • XS = size 54 – 55

The cap is quick and easy to change for a better fit. Size can be further adjusted using the rotary size regulator at the back of the helmet.

If the helmet is not a perfect fit, we can send you new padding free of charge, independently from where you bought the helmet.

Another important benefit of this internal padding system is that you can easily remove it and replace it with new padding, or simply wash it

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]]> Sup Air Walibi 3 https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/sup-air-walibi-3/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:56:14 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=43624 ROBUSTNESS, COMFORT & EFFICIENT PILOT HARNESS FOR PROFESSIONAL FLIGHTS

The harness tandem pilot of the new generation, dedicated to professionals

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]]> The Walibi 3 is a tandem harness for pilot with legstraps. The foam bag protection is designed to follow the pilot’s stroke while providing full protection. The materials used and its design make it a high quality harness and a working tool for intensive use in tandem flight. The Walibi 3 and the Minimax 3 have been developed in parallel to form the Supair high quality tandem package.

The foam bag protection is designed for a professional use. It provides total freedom of movement. It is made up of 3 parts and protects the pilot from the back of the thighs to the top of his back. This protection is removable. The parachute pocket has been completely redesigned with specially designed flaps for a smooth appearance when closed. The rescue parachute handle is attached to the harness so that it does not get caught on take-off and the reserve riser sheath goes directly to the spreaders.

Ergonomics are at the heart of design for this product for professional use. Two-point closure system for greater speed, the use of zipper with large meshes for strength, sheathed rescue riser passages up to the spreaders and a latest generation parachute pocket. On this new Walibi 3, weight optimisation has been done with robustness in mind. The weight has been reduced thanks to the choice of materials and components made by our R&D team.

A new multi-layered design of the harness backrest provides excellent lumbar support. The numerous adjustments allow the professional pilot to ensure optimal ergonomics adapted to his size. A removable camera pocket specially developed for this Walibi 3 will greatly facilitate the use of the camera pole.

STEERING
  • For tandem pilots
SECURITY
  • Lightweight performance foam bag (14cm) & back protection plate
  • Automatic Zicral 45 mm carabiners
  • Automatic Cobra buckles 25 mm
  • New generation 2 needle parachute bag
  • Anti Balance System ( Harness)
EQUIPMENT / COMFORT
  • Secure and efficient 2-point locking system
  • Padded legstraps for comfort
  • Removable foam bag for lightness
STORAGE
  • Large back pocket
  • Inner side pockets
  • Camera pocket
SETTINGS
  • Shoulder length adjustment
  • Backrest tilt adjustment
  • Lumbar adjustment
MATERIALS
  • 210D Ripstop nylon
  • Cordura© 500D
CERTIFICATION
  • EN – 1651 standard
  • LTF Standard

THIS HARNESS COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES:

– The harness nude
– Rescue parachute handle
– Lifting sheath rescue parachute
– 2 Zicral 45 mm automatic carabiners
– Bumpair Walibi 3
– WI3 camera pocket
– User’s manual

Technical Data

SM L
PASSENGER HEIGHT (CM) 160 / 180 180 / 200
PASSENGER WEIGHT (MIN – MAX) (KG) 60 – 85 80 – 120
WEIGHT OF THE HARNESS (COMPLETE AS DELIVERED) (G) 3410 3740
BACK HEIGHT (CM) 62 67
HEIGHT OF BACKREST TILT ADJUSTMENT (CM) 32 36
DEPTH OF SEAT (CM) 50 53
HEIGHT OF ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) 43 45
DISTANCE BETWEEN ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) 44 46

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]]> Sup Air Radical 4 Harness https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/sup-air-radical-4-harness/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:10:02 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=43610 LIGHT AND FLEXIBLE HARNESS FOR HIKE AND FLY

Particularly suitable for your mountain and hike & fly session, the Radical 4 is a lightweight reversible harness with removable airbag module, including an integrated reserve parachute subcutaneous in the harness.

 

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Light and compact, easy to install and use , listening to your movements to allow the pilot to play freely, to go faster, higher and further.

The Radical harness, in its fourth generation, is a pioneer of the hike and fly, and still loves the mountains and the vertical slopes.

The Radical 4 turns into a true reversible backpack for walking up. It incorporates the possibility of connecting a removable airbag module with an integrated rescue parachute pocket under the seat for safety on demand… and above all simplicity at every stage.

Its pure design expresses the spirit in which it was conceived: to keep only the essential to magnify the on-flight experience. Its light weight does not detract from its comfort, thanks to its foamed back, nor from its efficiency in the turns: the support is precise, damped (the independent legstraps , stiffened with mylar, pleasantly gums up the irregularities of the air mass) and balanced (its structure cleans up the parasitic movements).
The Radical 4 gives “a feeling of smooth control, of controlled gliding”, describes Yoann Chavanne, its designer. This soft precision while riding is explained by its ability to deform itself to adapt to the pilote’s body.

Well accessorized (pole holder, removable waist belt) the Radical 4 reveals itself in its finishing details. You can feel it with your eyes: every useful detail, every well-thought finish, every material chosen for its nobility and durability. The structure of the strap and the frame, the subcutaneous airbag repositioned in front of the Harness and using a rush designed with a resistant material, have been thought to improve safety. The Backpack and Harness have been designed separately to push the technical and aesthetic solutions to the limit.

Freedom, lightness, simplicity, because when there is nothing left to remove, the important thing remains.

STEERING
  • Sitting position
  • Mountain and progression flights
  • Tandem pilot or passenger
  • No seatplates, but legstraps to gain weight
SECURITY
  • Opening of the harness by the carabiners hooks
  • Auto stability legstraps
  • Pre-equipment for parachute (shoulder rescue straps, riser sheath rescue parachute belly and subcutaneous position with airbag module)
  • With the Airbag: Protection airbag type shock absorber, subcutaneous parachute pocket.
EQUIPMENT / COMFORT
  • Speed bar pulleys
  • Back with stiffening and comfort foam
  • Semi-rigid ergonomic legstraps
STORAGE
  • Plated back pocket (approx. 10 L)
  • Hydration pipette passage at the top of the back pocket
  • Vario microphone attachment on right shoulder
SETTINGS
  • Belly spread adjustment
  • Backrest tilt adjustment
  • Shoulder length adjustment
MATERIALS
  • Dyneema and polyester strap
  • 210D Ripstop nylon and 70D Diamond ripstop nylon
  • Skytex Nylon

[wpforms id=”32960″ title=”true” description=”true”]CERTIFICATION

COMPOSITION

This harness comes with the following accessories:

– Edelrid Pure Slider Carabiners + locking clip
– User’s Manual

Technical Data

S M L
PILOT HEIGHT (CM) 160 – 175 170 – 185 180 – 205
PILOT WEIGHT (MIN – MAX) (KG) 50 – 70 65 – 90 70 – 120
WEIGHT OF THE HARNESS (AS DELIVERED) (G) 910 920 970
WEIGHT OF THE HARNESS (WITH AIRBAG MODULE) (G) 2160 2190 2260
MAXIMUM CARRYING VOLUME(L) 62 62 67
BACK HEIGHT (CM) 62 65 70
HEIGHT OF BACKREST TILT ADJUSTMENT (CM) 30 33 36
DEPTH OF SEAT (CM) 42 42 44
HEIGHT OF ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) 45 45 47
DISTANCE BETWEEN ATTACHMENT POINTS (CM) 33 – 44 33 – 44 34-48
PERMISSIBLE PARACHUTE VOLUME (L) from 2,9 to 4,75 from 2,9 to 4,75 from 2,9 to 4,75

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]]> Flow Vissta Harness https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/flow-vissta-harness/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:18:56 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=39971 VISSTA was designed to be a robust, light, and comfortable open harness with excellent feel in the air. It provides an outstanding flying experience as […]

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]]> VISSTA was designed to be a robust, light, and comfortable open harness with excellent feel in the air. It provides an outstanding flying experience as well as freedom of movement to perform all the flying manoeuvers with excellence. It is suitable especially for beginners and XC pilots looking a comfortable open harness.

It comes up with an integrated reserve container, colour coded karabiners, colour coded leg loops clips and colour coded chest strap clips and a large foam back protector. Its a semi-light weight harness, and the small packed volume makes it a compact all-round harness with excellent back support and back protection.

Vissta back protector offers anatomical support, thus providing optimum safety and comfort without constraining the pilot’s movements.

The centre chest can be easily adjusted (distance between karabiners) in flight to tune the feedback and feel of the glider, according to the pilot’s preference.

FEATURES

  • Extremely comfortable
  • Semi-light weight 3,7kg (size M)
  • Straps can be easily adjustable while in flight
  • Integrated rescue parachute container
  • Deployment bag with release handle
  • Interchangeable, sturdy PVC undersurface
  • Colour-coordinated leg and chest clips
  • Large, easily accessible pocket
  • Friction-reduced accelerator cord
  • Very light, form-fitting synthetic seat board
  • Easily accessible storage space
  • Magnet holder for speed bar

COLORS

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]]> Flow Freedom 2 Paraglider https://www.flytorrey.com/shop/flow-freedom-paraglider/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:15:57 +0000 https://www.flytorrey.com/?post_type=product&p=39961 Freedom2 offers unprecedented performance gains for the EN B class.

A glider packed with state-of-the-art tech.

  • Hybrid 3-2 line layout
  • Efficient rear riser steering
  • Advanced shark nose airfoil
  • 4 ways split A attachment point VPA (Variable pressure A-Attachment)
  •  Semi light weight construction

Comfort in flight is paramount to fly a glider at its maximum and we took special attention to that.

Comfort in flight is only achieved with combination of many factors, such as:
Pitch stability, airfoil solidity, easy and efficient rear riser steering, easy launching and good flare, good top end speed, excellent glide, refined roll and bank in thermals, good feedback pressure through brake line and handles, light speed bar pressure and light and durable canopy.
We have addressed all those points in detail on the Freedom2.
An exciting and sporty package with EN B safety.

In addition to the hybrid 3-2 liner technology which reduces drag drastically offering huge gains in glide, Freedom2 also has a new shark-nose.

Unique for the Freedom2, we are introducing a new 4 ways split-A 3D A-attachment point system.
Adding a new level of solidity and collapse resistance to the EN B class. We call it VPA (Variable pressure A-Attachment).

The new 4 ways A-attachment point enhances the structural stability of the leading edge keeping the AoA positive, even when the glider’s AoA is at negative angles. It’s a better solution geometrically and it also helps in sharing the forces more evenly throughout the leading-edge span. The increased solidity is noticeable, especially when gliding at speed in turbulent air.

The 3D A-Atchament point creates what we call VPA (Variable pressure A-Attachment). At trim speed, the pressure is more even in all the 4 split attachment points.
When launching, during the pulling of the inflation phase, the pressure is at the very front lines of the “4-line split”. Resulting in quick and easy inflations.

It’s at speed where the VPA really shines as it shifts the pressure to the rear lines of the “4-line split”.

The change in geometry turns the leading edge more stable as the new attachment points offer better structural support at those angles, when inherently the leading edge is supposed to be “softer”.

It’s under that flying configuration (gliding with the speed bar applied) that we observe the most critical AoA and It’s right there where the VPA works at its best and that’s the reason the VPA was created. It aids the pressure shift to the rear lines of the “4-line split”. Mimicking the same solution given to higher-end gliders where the A attachment points are placed further back, which helps with the center-of-mass shift to the front lines, resulting in a stronger and more collapse resistance leading edge in lower AoA.

Freedom2 has a true racing pedigree with awesome handling and agility. It’s also an incredibly fun wing to fly.

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HYBRID 3 TO 2-LINE LAYOUT

The hybrid 3-2 line layout brings drastic drag reduction in comparison to the traditional 3-line layout.Ultimately translating to increased gains in performance.

  • Better glide
  • More solidity
  • More efficiency
  • Higher top-end speed
  • Increased solidity at higher speeds

ADVANCED SHARK NOSE

Our advance shark nose profile is a pitch stable airfoil derived from our high end 2-liners which means:
  • More solidity
  • Higher internal pressure
  • Less oscillations
  • More efficient glides
  • Higher Comfort

3D CUT OPTIMIZATION AND ADVANCED SAIL TENSIONING

Each panel and diagonals were structurally dimensioned and thoroughly computer analyzed to offer the most suitable chord and span-wise sail tension. The result is a canopy with less spanwise distosion giving a more taught and direct feel. Offering just enough flex characteristics to give the ideal feedback.

A well-tensioned sail is especially important to offer the pilot the right amount of feedback and feel of the air. It is specially important while thermaling to feel the nuances in areas of lift and sink more precisely, helping to find lift easier to stay in the core for longer.

 

VPA SYSTEM (VARIABLE PREASSURE A-ATACHMENT)

The new 4 ways A-attachment VPA (variable position A-attachment point) enhances the structural stability of the leading edge keeping the AoA positive, even when the glider’s AoA is at negative angles.

It’s a better solution geometrically and it also helps in sharing the forces more evenly throughout the leading-edge span. The increased solidity is noticeable, especially when gliding at speed in turbulent air.

When speed bar is applied the VPA shifts the pressure to the rear lines of the “4-line split”.

The change in geometry turns the leading edge more stable as the new attachment points offer better structural support at those angles, we observe at most critical AoA (ex. gliding at full bar) it’s where the VPA works at its best.

It aids the pressure shift to the rear lines of the “4-line split”.

Mimicking the same solution given to higher-end gliders where the A attachment points are placed further back, which helps with the center-of-mass shift to the front lines, resulting in a stronger and more collapse resistance leading edge in lower AoA.

NEW RACING ARC

Freedom2 has a new redesigned arc offering excellent roll authority for thermaling and “centering” thermals.

Near the tips we have added a fair amount of wash-out to optminse glide angle and roll stability when gliding at speed.

The new arc also helps with overall line savings in comparison to version 1.

The new arc is inspired in our high-end gliders, it has a performance oriented design.

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