YOUR MANTRA R10
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The aim of the R10 project was to make a competition wing with
more accessibility than the R09, whilst offering the levels of perfor-
mance needed to win. Using the lessons learnt experimenting with
the bbHPP, the Mantra R10 offers high levels of pure performance,
great top speed, and incredible stability in accelerated flight.
Using new software, and a new construction technique, great im-
provements have been made generating the canopy to give a clean,
wrinkle free surface. The R10 is a completely new wing with an updat-
ed profile and a new arc with a new tip shape to produce less induced
drag. The new construction technique has lead to weight savings in
the region of 800gr, making it one of the lightest competition wings
on the market which improves the safety and overall feel of the wing.
Sail tensions have been revised in order to achieve a higher level of
compactness and cohesion. The R10 is more ‘together’ which results
in improved handling and less movement in the sail. It is easier to fly
than the R09 so you will use less energy and concentration flying the
wing and more spent on decision making.
Lines have been further optimised with a 24% reduction in drag, this
results in a ‘free’ performance gain without sacrificing safety.
New brake handles have been introduced with swivels to prevent the
main brake line twisting.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing, however,
if you do choose to adjust them, please bear in mind the following:
Do not reduce the set lengths, this may cause the wing to en-
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gage the brakes whilst at full speed.
Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
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If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still
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routed through the pulley when it is replaced.
When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines
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should be slack. There must be a substantial “bow” in them to
guar antee no deformation of the trailing edge.
There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the brakes
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begin to deform the trailing edge. This prevents the trailing edge
from being deformed when using the speed system.
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
flown by gently pulling the rear risers (C-risers) for direc-
tional control.
Risers
The Mantra R10 has been designed with 3 risers.
There are 2 sets of trimmers for each riser: the bottom (trimmer 1)
and the top (trimmer 2). See page
Trimmer 1 is used to slow the wing in thermals and to set a higher
speed for gliding. Normal trim speed is marked with a row of stitch-
ing in the trim tab, and is achieved when all of the risers are at the
same length. For optimal climb rate it is best to slow the glider
down. To do this pull both trimmer 1’s to their limit, the reduced air
speed gives a better sink rate and lighter feel on the brakes.
It is also possible to climb using the trimmers asymmetrically; this
way gives a good compromise between handling and brake pressure.
To do so, engage trimmer 1 on the inside of the turn and leave the
outside trimmer 1 at neutral.
