The Nemo 5 is the latest version of our classic fun paraglider with even better performance, increased lateral stability and good maneuverability. Perfect for free, winch or powered flight - always at the highest safety level. Its capabilities will satisfy most pilots for a long time after completion of their initial training, while preparing them for further development.
What’s new?
- the new internal structure is based on 3Y supports
- greater lateral stability
- thinner lines result in less drag
- new risers with ball-bearing pulleys
The changes in the new version of Nemo were aimed primarily at better in load distribution within the canopy.
By changing the curvature of the wing, we obtained greater lateral stability, while maintaining good maneuverability compared to other wings in this class.
For the main lines in A and B rows we use Dyneema lines. Thanks to their high bending resistance they conserve their strength longer than Technora ones, therefore can be thinner. The shrinkage effect of Dyneema has been minimized as these lines tend to be loaded the most. Thinner lines result in less drag which translates into better performance.
CERTIFICATION
All sizes have passed the certification procedures, receiving EN/LTF A category.
The EN and LTF certificates remain valid only when the trimmers are closed AND the trimmer loop is hooked on the main carabiner. In this way the risers stay fixed at their standard lengths and trimmer adjustment in flight is not possible.
When the trimmer straps become unlocked, making the trimmer adjustments possible, the canopy has a ULM (DGAC) flight attest.
LAUNCH
The launch is pretty easy, with some practice it is not necessary to keep the risers up, as the canopy comes up on its own and waits for you in the nadir.
STEERING
Nemo 4 is a responsive and agile wing, smoothly reacting to all pilot's actions. Steering is light and pleasant, with steering forces growing proportionally to brake input. Adding some weight-shifting makes the turns faster and tighter.
DESIGN
A set of design tools called Canopy Shape Guard effectively stabilizes the wing along its entire span, practically eliminating any lateral canopy movement. Below you will find a short description of its components.
Nemo 4 has an elliptic-shaped wing with slightly swept tips. The cells are divided in two, with ribs additionally supported with the VSS system (V-Shaped Supports). Such design ensures the upper surface smoothness, precise airfoil reproduction along the entire wingspan, better load distribution and what's important, as few line attachment points as possible.
On the lower surface, in the wing's interior, there is an RSS (Reinforcing Strap System) - an independent reinforcement net strengthening and stiffening the whole canopy. These reinforcements are made of straps of cloth.
The airfoil of the canopy is based on the DOA (Dudek Optimized Airfoil) technology. It was designed based on our experience with both previous and current models, then optimised with dedicated CFD software.
The suspension points are reinforced with laminated cloth, and the loads are spread equally in three planes: vertically through the ribs, diagonally through the VSS system and horizontally, through the RSS system.
Design and purpose
Advanced software, combined with the design experience of Piotr Dudek, allowed to create a wing with excellent parameters, ideally suited to the needs of pilots learning to fly and continuing recreational flying. Nemo 5 is an EN A class paraglider with a modern design, good performance and high safety. Its operation is simple and the control is pleasant and effective. It is also designed for winching and even powered flying. Moto risers with a trimmer are suitable for powered flying.
The range of sizes is selected so that it is easy to complete a set of wings for the needs of flying schools.
The intercellar openings are made under the OCD system (Optimised Cross ports Design), caring for carefully designed shapes and optimal placement between stress lines in the ribs. Such openings guarantee efficient distribution of pressure within the canopy and its quick filling. The cross ports are scales together with the ribs, so their shape and regularity are flawless and do not disturb the airfoil.
Nemo 4 is made with Flexi-Edge technology. The leading edge is closed to the airflow, and its precise shape is kept with laminated cloth reinforcements, incorporating synthetic rods. The rods make the leading edge stiffer and smoother, improving the launch protecting the canopy against deformations at high speeds.
The air intakes are placed on the lower surface close to the leading edge, placed so that the max pressure point remains in the area at possibly many states of flight. They are designed and executed in Shark-nose technology meaning specific, the concave shape of the reinforced profile area at its leading edge (the name comes to form the very shape, reminding shark's nose). Due to such shape, the intakes can be smaller and moved a bit back so that the leading edge remains undisturbed and offers smooth airflow. The internal pressure of the canopy stays stable within a wide speed range. In everyday flying, this results in greater resistance to stalls (e.g. when thermalling) and front collapses at high speeds.
At the wingtips there are additional ACS openings (Auto Cleaning Slots), automatically removing dirt from the inside of the canopy.
Careful selection of the modern cloth and design ideas made sure the Nemo 4 will have great durability. All materials used come from numbered batches, and each production stage can be verified down to the identification of individual worker and supervisor.
Nemo 4 is manufactured in new technology, using a precise laser plotter. The whole production process takes place in Poland under the watchful eye of the designer himself, ensuring the highest European quality.
The paraglider is made of Dominicotex and Porcher companies cloth, with great operational parameters.