Dudek Snake, Руководство пользователя

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2. THE WING
For whom the Snake XX?
This is a demanding wing for demanding pilots.
Highest performance available for fast slalom courses, with possibly best agility. It's
truly a champion's wing.
Despite highest aspirations we did our best to preserve legendary stability, known
from our other reflex paragliders.
2.1 DESIGN
Development of the Snake XX was focused on improving canopy
performance. Shark nose profile gives better airflow on the leading edge and
higher air pressure within canopy at any angle of attack. The leading edge
features synthetic rods (Flexi Edge Technology), considerably improving
launch characteristics and protecting against collapses at high speeds.
Additionally, front part of the canopy is further stabilised with the LE2R
technology (Leading Edge Double Reinforcements). Higher aspect ratio, a bit
more cells and modified arc gives result in better economy and agility of the
wing.
Snake XX is a 4-row canopy. Only in such configuration full range of aerofoil
geometry can be successfully achieved, combining trimmers, speed and
Power Attack systems.
B riser is anchored on additional pulley on the B riser, minimalizing drag during
speed-system operation (previously it was a simple quicklink).
Main suspension lines comes with a polyester sheath, covering Technora fiber
core. All lines of the upper level are unsheathed.
The Snake XX as standard is equipped with 2D steering system
consists of two main steering going out of one handle, i.e. inner
line, led through the pulley and affecting central 2/3 of the trailing
edge, and the outer one, connected directly to the outer 1/3 of the
canopy.
Due to such division, experienced pilot can modify steering progression
according to his own preferences. Everything depends on the pilot’s wit and
experience. Those, for whom the Snake XX is intended, will be able to tune
the steering system in their own style.
Fundamental feature of a good PPG canopy should be its great stability and
tuck-resistance. When this is achieved, user does not have to concentrate all
the time on piloting in turbulent air, thus saving energy for navigation, taking
pictures or simply enjoying the flight. In addition the faster and safer your
paraglider is, the more often you can fly. While the Snake XX was designed to
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