FreeX MANX L, Owner'S Manual

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The line system
dimensions. In this way induced drag has been reduced and the
MANX has been provided with high directional and canopy
stability without bringing about unnecessary parasitic drag.
The centre profile on the bottom surface has been enlarged in
comparison to the others, as a result gives a thicker flying profile
in the middle of the wing, known as the so-called Kiel Rib. This
Kiel-Rib reduces Roll and Yaw and improves the turning
momentum of curves. The overall result is a more flat and
smoother turning, which improves the ability of climbing in
thermals as well as turns close to the ground.
The Kiel-Rib also reduces the Yaw and Roll momentum by
collapses by max 50%.
The parasitic line drag has been minimized by bifurcating
(branching) the lines between canopy and riser at three levels
and by adapting their diameters to the occurring loads. Only high-
quality Cousin Trestec, Super Aramid and dynema lines are used.
These high-tech-lines meet the highest requirements of a
paraglider line in a special way: The outstanding tension stability
ensures that line lengths still show original figures even after long
use; thus dangerous alterations of flight features by different
tensions are excluded. At the same time, kink resistance passes
highest test standards.
The line groups A, B, C and D each lead separately to the
appropriate riser, making it possible to access each set of lines
separately, for example when B-lining (see the section on
techniques for descending). The stabi is attached on the B-level.
Additionally there is a seperate Baby A-riser. This is for easier
application of the manoeuvre “Big-earing”. A, Stabi and brake
lines are Yellow. B, C and D lines are Red.