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Technical Details
Based on the highly successful Vega V ,
Comet 3 has a slightly changed profile
with improved shaping of the wingtips to
reduce drag and give better
performance.
The aspect ratio of 5.85, the high
number of cells (53), and the reduced
total line length gives the Comet 3 even
higher performance than its
predecessor Comet 2.
The inner structure is a direct
development from A
xis’s Mercury sport
competition glider. The changes in the
internal structure mean higher passive
safety. The canopy is reinforced by
tapes which connect attachment points
inside the cells
–
this prevents distortion
and helps the canopy keep its form.
A new line system helps to reduce the
length of the main lines. The brake
attachments have been moved to the
trailing edge to create more precise
handling and feedback.
All the stitching is on the inside of the
canopy for greater protection.
Testing and
certification
The Comet 3 has passed certification
EN-B. The certification of each canopy
and its serial number is found on label
inside of central glider cell. 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
carabiners is 42cm.
In common with all other paragliders,
when cross-bracing is looser than the
recommended 42cm, weight-shift
control increases and the glider feels
more sensitive. 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.
