SOL AXION : Technical Description
The SOL AXION represents a perfect combination of performance and safety.
The AXION is a slim, elliptical wing with a slightly rearward swept plan form.
25 double cells ensure a smooth top surface, exact airfoil reproduction, and yet
most importantly, fewer suspension points. The AXION has greatly reduced the
number of lines used and thus the associated parasitic drag, which especially
at high speed, gives it an exceptional glide angle.
Six additional cells form a clean wing tip and stabilisers ensure stable straight
flight and coordinated turns.
The profile of the AXION was selected from a large range of outstanding
computer calculated, aerofoils. This aerofoil offers above all, excellent stability.
The AXION presents a closed leading edge to the airflow, while internal Dacron
reinforcements maintain its precise form. The cell openings of the AXION are
on the undersurface. Integrated, stretch resistant Dacron flares at the
suspension points ensure an equal distribution of load throughout the canopy.
Large cross port vents allow effective airflow inside the canopy, providing good
reinflation without affecting the profile of the canopy.
RIGGING SYSTEM
The lines of the SOL AXION are made of a strong and stretch resistant sheath-
core construction: the sheath consists of coloured polyester with a core of
white Polyethylene or brown Technora.
The rigging system comprises individual lines looped and stitched at each end.
The main lines and the main brake lines are 2.15 mm in diameter, the
cascaded middle lines 1.7 mm and the cascaded top lines, 1,1mm.
The suspension lines comprise of
“cascaded top lines”
(attach to the
undersurface
), “cascaded middle lines”
(cascade 2 top lines together), and
“main lines”.
Main lines cascade 2 to 4 middles lines together and lead to the "quick link"
(a Maillon Rapide that connects lines and risers). Also
“stabiliser lines”
connect
the upper stabiliser lines on the outer suspension points to a quick link.
The “control/brake lines“ are not suspension lines. They lead from the trailing
edge of the canopy to the “main control/brake line” running through the
“pulley” at the C-risers to the “control handle”.
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