The first 6 battens from the keel are made in carbon tubes with an
outside diameter of 12 mm.
The battens 7 to 11 are in carbon with an outside diameter of 10 mm.
The
advantages of these battens on a competition hang glider become evident
with a very low Sprog setting at full VG:
For
example, with alu battens + full VG + a low Sprog setting the bar
pressure goes light to “0” (Zero) at ±80km/h, which is the absolute
limit.
Using the new carbon battens, in the same configuration, the bar
pressure goes light, close to “0” (Zero) at ±110km/h.
It
is the first time ever that carbon battens of these dimensions
(12mm!) are used in production on a flex wing but, in our opinion,
the advantages are so evident they will soon become an
industry standard. |
