Purpose
Design and purpose
DriftAir 2, developed as an evolution of its highly successful predecessor,
features improvements
created specifically with freestyle pilots in mind. The handling has been significantly refined, resulting in greater comfory during dynamic manoeuvres. Pilots familiar with DriftAir 1 will be pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and ease of use of the new DriftAir 2. In addition to improved agility, take-off behaviour and stability at high speeds have also been enhanced.
By developing the Snake 4 Standard as an entry-level slalom wing, we were able to focus on the typical freestyle qualities of the DriftAir 2, while omitting the features essential for slalom flying. This opened up new possibilities for improving the wing’s performance in dynamic maneuvers.
Using the DriftAir 1 base, we retained ease of use and safety while adding exceptionally pleasant handling and high responsiveness when needed.
Design
The main design changes include:
• new, increased arc
• shorter lines
• revised brake system layout
• new solutions related to ballooning and internal structure
All these changes result in distinctive yet well-balanced handling of the DriftAir 2. The risers are equipped with new Rollercam buckles, improving trimmer operation and extending its service life. In addition, the trimmer straps are now replaceable.
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- Shark-nose (SN) on the leading edge takes care of better aerodynamics of this part of the canopy, as well as higher inner pressure at wide range of the attack angles (meaning airspeed).
- The leading edge is stiffened with synthetic rods of the FET (Flexi Edge Technology), distinctly improving launch quality and guarding against collapses at high speeds.
- In addition Leading Edge 3D system enables a better real representation of the aerodynamic profile and reduces the amount of wrinkles on the fabric in the most important place in terms of lift and air resistance.
- The design features also other effective methods of canopy loads distribution, mediated by most modern sewing technologies.
- Four rows of suspension lines are joined at the risers, equipped with compact yet very efficient tools like trimmers, speed and Power Attack (PA) system.
- Steering system of the Driftair 2 is our well known, original solution of 2D steering, this time with new adjustable CHR handle, combining features of both the TCT and TST (Tip Steering Toggle).
- As per our standard, the risers are equipped with two optional positions for the steering pulleys and magnets to choose from. Thanks to all these features, steering operation is straightforward and intuitive.
- Obviously, in some paramotor/canopy configurations considerable amount of torque can appear. To counter this, there is proven in our Warp an automatic TEA system (Torque Effect Adjuster). It works on its own after placing the line on proper side, depending on the torque direction.
- Due to the small number of lines, they were carefully selected to obtain the lowest possible drag, while ensuring high strength and resistance to stretching. The upper layer lines, attached to the wing’s suspension points are unsheathed, in the lower layers we use regular sheathed lines.
Driftair 2 is manufactured entirely in Europe, at our Polish plant, so that we have total control over its sophisticated production process (using among else the advanced LT (Laser Technology) cutting.