Pluto II
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5. TECHNICAL DETAILS
The Pluto II has a relatively high-curve profile for a glider in its class. This provides for
great performance, quick turning ability and a high degree of safety.
The canopy is reinforced by tapes which connect attachment points inside the cells –
this prevents distortion and helps the canopy keep its form, and also allows fewer line
attachment points and so less lines and less drag.
The specially constructed Differential Speed System (DDS), as is used on our Vega II,
helps you to use speed effectively.
Split A-risers allow for easier identification of lines for big ears.
All the stitching is on the inside of the canopy for greater protection.
Testing and certification
The Pluto II has passed certification EN-B. The certification of each canopy and its serial
number is found on the wingtip label. Certification is valid for all harnesses of ABS
type. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made to the
length of the waist strap. The recommended distance between the Karabiners is 42cm.
In common with all other paragliders, when cross-bracing is wider than the
recommended 42cm, weight-shift control increases and the glider feels more
responsive. However, automatic recovery from a collapse when using slack cross-
bracing can be slower and more unpredictable. When cross-bracing is tighter, the pilot
feels more stable but the effectiveness of weight-shift is less effective.
The Pluto II has been designed for hill and/or tow launches. It is not a paramotor wing.
The use of a power unit, paramotor or motor with the Pluto II has not been tested by
the manufacturer or by the testing authority.
