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The Zephyr-2 is the latest intermediate wing designed by Windtech to satisfy the maximum number of pilots looking for a paraglider with many new and unique features that excels for its sink rate combined with an efficient and fun handling to maximize performance when climbing in weak and broken thermals. This is a complete new design starting from zero and there are plenty of new features that put this design above all the others wings in the market in safety and comfort.
The amazing performance on this wing is the result of a new profile that keeps stability and is a user friendly as any school glider but offers a plus in glide and speed and at the same time is very forgiving when making mistakes when deep braking. The result is a direct handling and the wing is responding immediately to brake input without any delay to profit from any lift we may find in our flight.
This is an three line concept -a pure three liner- without cascades in the rear part (the typical C-D cascade). Therefore the glide angle at high speed is not so badly degraded as in other recreational wings. The glide at maximum speed excels in the Zephyr-2. It is one point higher than in the Zephyr-1, which was already one of the best in the market in this type of wings.
Certified EN B the Zephyr-2 is the perfect balance for pilots looking for confidence, comfort and the performances of a modern XC wing. It is a wing unmatched among competitors when climbing and going fast and far in all type of flying conditions.
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> The cell openings have been reduced and their positioning optimized. Therefore performances are improved but low speed flying behaviour is also optimized. The pressure inside the canopy thanks to this new setup is greatly improved making this wing very collapse resistant.
> New profile and new arch. The vault is flatter in the middle and has a more balanced and constant arch toward the wing tips for a slightly increased aspect ratio. This feature improves stability and pitch control. Launching is easier now and the pilot feels the wing closer at all moments.
> New diagonals. The Zephyr-2 is constructed with partial V-ribs improving the top sail without increasing weight which translates directly into better behaviour in rough air and a better inflation in no wind conditions.
> New set up of the attachment points to reduce the number of them and new V-rib internal structure making possible to have a unique three liner with very little line consumption and not loosing any comfort or safety.
> Miniribs in trailing edge improving turns at low speed and sink rate during turbulent and weak thermal flying.
> Optimized construction in all details such as SBS leading edge battens, socket Velcro for debris/sand cleaning, puffy handles equipped with swivels or special coating in competition lines form Liros that reduce parasite drag to a minimum and improve material fatigue over the long term. |
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| zephyr-2 > technical data |
| size |
S |
M |
L |
| area (m2) |
26.30 |
28.36 |
30.30 |
| projected area (m2) |
22.7 |
24.5 |
26.2 |
| span (m) |
12.0 |
12.6 |
13.0 |
| projected spam (m) |
9.53 |
9.90 |
10.24 |
| aspect ratio |
5.6 |
5.57 |
5.57 |
| projected aspect ratio |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| line length (m) |
7.46 |
7.75 |
8.02 |
| nº cells |
54 |
54 |
54 |
| canopy weight (kg) |
5.2 |
5.6 |
5.9 |
| pilot weight (kg) |
50-75 |
60-85 |
85-100 |
| all-up weight (kg) |
70-95 |
80-105 |
95-120 |
| max. speed (km/h) |
53 |
53 |
53 |
| glide |
9.5 |
9.7 |
9.9 |
| EN certification |
B pend. |
B |
B pend. |
* speeds taken with pilot in middle of the weight range and standard lines at sea level. |
construction
| cloth: |
Nylon Porcher Marine Skytex 44-40 g/m2 |
| rib reinforcement: |
Dacrón 180 g/m2 |
| trailing edge reinforcement: |
Polyester 175 g/m2 |
| lines: |
Dynema/Kevlar 0.6/1.1/1.7/2.1 mm |
| maillons (quick links): |
Stainless steel 4 mm |
| risers: |
Polyamida/Kevlar 11 mm |
certification
| Certified EN B in size S, M and L with the standard production speed system. |
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| zephyr-2 > colours |
| This glider comes in Three Standard Colours: |
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Custom Colours
It is possible to have your Windtech glider made in custom colours but keeping the original design (pattern) of the wing. The colours are limited to those available for the glider material. |
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Logo Service
We provide a full service to have logos put on your new Windtech glider (eg. company or sponsor logos, artwork, etc). The cost for this would depend on the size and complexity of the logo. |
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Fly-man glider transfer
Add some unique style to your new Windtech glider with this great looking 4m wide transfer of the Flyman, Windtech's flying mascot. You can tell us where you want it, or put it on yourself. |
| All orders with non-standard options or flyman transfer have an extra cost and a longer delivery time, depending on how long it takes to get in materials and production. If you are interested in any of these opciones please consult your dealer about your requirements. |
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| zephyr-2 > photos |
| In this section you will find a selected gallery of pictures of the glider. |
Notice that some of the wings in this gallery could have custom colours.
This feature is indicated with a text tag in the slide framing. |
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 Click over the image to get a closer view.
+ Click below on the high resolution link to get huge size image. |
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| zephyr-2 > manual |
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| Here you can download this glider's flight manual… |
A printed version of this manual is bundled with the wing.
It includes lots of useful details and information about this glider, also the correct line diagrams for proper replacement. |
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| zephyr-2 > quality control |
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Each and every wing has a checklist passed though our strict quality control in the factory. This includes line measurement, ground inflation and flight testing. If there was not the opportunity to test fly your glider before you received it then you should get your dealer, or an experienced pilot or qualified instructor, to test fly the glider for you before you fly it.
Note that each glider has a unique sticker attached to the centre cell with the serial number, type of glider, size and weight range. |
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We recommend that your first flight on your new glider be on a gentle slope in calm conditions before making any further higher flights, just to check the glider completely and for you to get used to flying it.
You should use the same class of harness, and restrict the width of the chest strap, according to the glider's certification as advised by the certification body.
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For you own safety, we strongly recommend the use of back protection, helmet and Windtech WindSOS reserve. |
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| zephyr-2 > warranty |
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All Windtech wings carry a two-year guarantee from defects due to materials or manufacturing.
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If a product is deemed to be defective by Windtech, this included warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product or part only. |
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Windtech will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of this product.
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Windtech is not responsible for mailing costs or material costs used other than what is found to be defective.
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Windtech warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear & tear including damage due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper handling & damage caused by anything other than defects in material & workmanship. |
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