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Thursday, 29 August 2024 14:52

Rimo 2

3-LINER | CELLS: 42 | ASPECT RATIO: 4.9 | WEIGHT: 4.3 KG (SIZE XS) | CERTIFICATION: EN/LTF A

Safe, simple and yet excellently maneuverable - with the RIMO 2 you get a real all-rounder for training and a relaxed start to your paragliding adventure. High passive safety combined with a new level of development characterize the RIMO 2 as the latest generation mid-A wing. Roll stability and top speed have been further improved compared to the previous model. A newly developed mix of materials ensures robustness combined with moderate weight and a handy pack size. This makes getting into flying fun!

    • New high-strength fabric for the upper sail: Dominico D 30 combined with Porcher Skytex 38 HF for the cells
    • NGA (New Generation Airfoils) for maximum stability combined with best performance
    • BTS (Brake Tension System) for the best possible thermal properties
    • Double 3D panel shaping for optimum leading edge profile fidelity
    • AIP (Air Intake Pockets) for a clean air intake on the underside of the sail to improve glide and accelerated flight behavior
    • FSS (Front Section Support) on the upper sail for high performance and stability in turbulence
    • OLS (Optimized Line Scheme) for low line drag and high stability with low hang-up tendency
    • New colors

     

    Note: Pre-orders are now possible via UP dealers – delivery will start in January 2025.

Published in Paragliders
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 14:24

Mana 2

Incredibly versatile

The Mana² is, as its name suggests, the second generation of our ultra-light fun-guarantor! The Mana² is extremely versatile and its tiny pack size and light weight make it the best companion for all kinds of adventures!

- Very low canopy weight; this not only increases comfort, but also significantly improves launch behavior and offers increased safety in flight.

- New Generation Airfoil (NGA), Mini Ribs, Air intake pockets (AIP) and 3D shaping of the individual cells optimize the airflow and have a stabilizing and performance-enhancing effect.

- Reduced line system for easy line sorting and less drag

Published in Paragliders
Tuesday, 24 November 2020 14:51

Rimo

Maximum fun right from the start

For a paraglider pilot, the first wing is probably the most important. On the one hand, it should be safe and simple. On the other hand, it should also be agile, fun, and the best possible entry into the world of free-flying. When developing the Rimo, the focus was balanced between simplicity and sophisticated technological features. Our new mid-A wing is a combination of forgiving handling, high passive safety, and just the right amount of maneuverability and performance for maximum fun right from the start!

Tuesday, 27 February 2018 21:50

Mana

Incredibly versatile

Our new Mana is ultra-light, extremely versatile and fun to fly. The Mana is the right wing for thermal flying, hike&fly adventures as well as dynamic flying.

With its great range of applications and tiny pack size as well as its light weight, the Mana is also perfect suitable to be part in all of your journeys.

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  • The very light canopy has an extremely simple takeoff behavior and its passive safety during the flight is outstanding. Sure it is super light to carry and has a tiny packing size.
  • New generation airfoil (NGA), Mini Ribs, Air intake pockets (AIP) as well as 3D shaping, helps to optimize the airstream and therefore result in a more stable and performance-enhancing style of flying.
  • Reduced Lineset make pre-flight line checks easier and decrease drag, allowing for more performance.
  • Five different glider sizes, from 50 to 125 kg, help to ensure the ideal relationship between pilot weight and glider size.
  • The swept-back wingtips reduce the drag and allow the glider to perform better.
  • Brake Tensioning System: Trailing edge tension is good for handling and safety, but influences performance negatively. With BTS the tension is only there when you need it
  • Front Section Support system (FSS) Nylon battens in the leading edge - a lifetime of perfect leading edge shape
Thursday, 26 October 2017 11:40

Ascent 4

Certainly a pleasure for the long run

While constructing the new Ascent 4 our team focused on the thought, that flying should be great fun. Only pilots who feel save while flying will experience long-term pleasure. 
The Ascent4 combines the high level of security of a typical EN-A glider with a good portion of fun to let the pilot thrive on safety and comfort.
Due to the nice handling and the well-balanced combination of performance and agility, the Ascent 4 is not only a beginner glider but also the right partner for experienced, safety driven pilots.

  • The reduced weight of the glider makes for easy carrying and less inertia overhead.
  • Launching the Ascent4 with beginner skills, the glider wants to come up cleanly and evenly overhead.
  • New generation airfoil (NGA), Mini Ribs, Air intake pockets (AIP) as well as 3D shaping, help to optimize the airstream and therefore result in a more stable and performance-enhancing style of flying.
  • Reduced Lineset make pre-flight line checks easier and decrease drag, allowing for more performance.
  • Labels on risers aid the pilot during instruction and stressful situations
  • Five different glider sizes, from 50 to 130 kg, help ensure the ideal relationship between pilot weight and glider size.
  • Swept-back wingtips - improved handling, better climbing
  • Brake Tensioning System: Trailing edge tension is good for handling and safety, but influences performance negatively. With BTS the tension is only there when you need it
  • Exchangeable Front Section Support system (FSS) Nylon battens in the leading edge - a lifetime of perfect leading edge shape
Published in Paragliders
Friday, 27 September 2013 13:32

Ascent 3

for students and beginners - total ease of mind

The new UP Ascent 3 is the perfect companion for newer pilots, be they under tuition or recently out of school. It follows in the footsteps of the EN B Makalu 3, a wing tested by the DHV (German Free Flight Federation) to be even friendlier to fly than many EN A wings - imagine what the same design team can do with an EN A wing then! The Ascent 3 is as safe as it gets if the going gets rough, but it is still a fun and inspiring wing to fly! Learning should be FUN - the Ascent 3 makes sure it is.

  • Logical, systematic line layout with very few lines - no line tangles!
  • Very wide weight range in all sizes - perfect for schools!
  • Perfect launching characteristics even with sup-optimal launching skills - less stress, more FUN
  • 3D panel shaping: less wrinkles in the canopy - better performance and higher collapse resistance
  • Line layout with minimum drag - better performance to take you higher, sooner
  • Swept-back wingtips - improved handling, better climbing
  • Brake Tensioning System: Trailing edge tension is good for handling and safety, but influences performance negatively. With BTS the tension is only there when you need it
  • Exchangeable Front Section Support system (FSS) Nylon battens in the leading edge - a lifetime of perfect leading edge shape

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