Paramania paraglider

• Dynamic handling
  
• Easy to launch
  
• 60kph Max
  
• Increased stability at speed
  
• ART - Advanced Reflex Technology (Self stabilising wing section)
  
• Semi closed leading edge
  
• Reinforced Ribs / Risers / Lines
  
• Trailing Edge Profile Control System
  
• Cross-port venting valve system
  

$2895.00
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Technical Specification

Note - Performance figures may vary depending on pilots weight and drag

Flight Report:

Launching
The launch is very easy. Just using the "A" lines the wing simply comes up, without the tendency to overshoot the pilot. Once above the head and moving forward on the take off run, a small amount of brake may be used to lift off. The wing is best launched on the middle trim setting.

Climbing out
During the climb out the wing remains nicely above the pilot. Even under full power the wing does not display a tendency to hang back, and this stability is more noticeable on the faster trim settings. The brake pressures are light, with a wide range of smooth and progressive movement. The amount of brake travel naturally reduces with more thrust, but generally the wing is very tolerant of power.

Pitch stability
Unlike most paragliding wings the pitch stability improves as the wing is flown faster, a trait common only to the reflex wing section. Even in strong thermal conditions the wing remains firmly above the head of the pilot. This stability is most noticeable when exiting a high-energy manoeuvre. Recovery to normal flight is instant. With trims off, on fast, the dampening in pitch is even more dynamic; it simply cuts through turbulence, with minimum pilot input.

Handling
With such a broad speed range it has been quite a challenge to keep the control movement and feel consistent. However with some smart technical innovations we have managed to produce a glider with wicked handling. The first part of the brake movement induces flat efficient turns. The wing is very precise. As more movement is applied, the rate of turn and feedback pressure increases. The wing really starts to carve the turns. The roll rate can be outstanding, about 0 to 45 degrees in 1.2 seconds. Something that needs getting used to on the fast trim setting is that the higher air speed means more energy when entering turns. The pilot's pendulum weight tends to swing out more, making the wing dive a little. The sharper the turn the more the effect. By using the opposite brake the energy can be easily fed back in, giving you a lot of control over the speed and bank of the turn. The result is smooth loaded precision, stored energy and a lot of fun. When circling in thermals, the Action is nicely balanced remaining spirally positive. It does not yaw around and stays flying on track as if on rails. It is a joy and responds very well to weight shift.

Landing
The Action has an excellent glide so good planning is required on approaches. The brakes, light at first, become progressively heavier over a healthy amount of travel, giving plenty of warning of a stall; it also has a wide speed range. With trims on slow the wing lands like any other performance paraglider, Plenty of air speed on approach, progressive flare, converting speed into lift, till the moment of touchdown. With landing with the fast trim on, the process of bleeding off the extra speed to land can take longer and require more space. In this mode there is a lot of stored energy, so you may find yourself climbing out again if you aren't that smooth on the controls. Having said that, the brakes are very powerful and if necessary it can be unceremoniously mushed in. The last bit of brake travel really shuts the wing down and slows you up.

Conclusion
The Action is in a completely new class, a next generation of wing. I think that Action is what paramotoring has been waiting for. It could even make its mark in gliding flight too. Mike Campbell-Jones - October 2002

All sizes $2895.00