Dudek Paragliders - ZakoSPEED
ZakoSpeed is Dudek Paragliders answer to new, trendy needs of speedriding & speedflying. It is not a paraglider, so the Zako must not be used for altitude or aerobatic flying. On the other hand, there is nothing against its use in groundhandling. The border line between speedriding and speedflying is rather vague - and that's exactly the zone where the ZakoSpeed dwells, allowing for incredible mix of three-dimensional winter experience. The ZakoSpeed is available in 3 specialized species, better equipped to conquer its realms: Speedflying: Speedflying / Mountain Paraglider: Speeriding: Design and characteristics of ZakoSpeed are derived from standard flying wings. It's big cell openings make for flawless launch, without any overshooting in strong winds. Suspension lines are relatively short, attached to every second rib. Inner-wing design features diagonal v-ribs (reduced to tapes, as the wing does not need to be bullet-proof). This is an adequate solution that ensures right positioning of the free-floating ribs, smooth upper surface and free propagation of pressure inside the wing. All that translates into good performance at full safety. Because of its small surface ZakoSpeed retains good stability even in strong gusts, so you can get on kiting it when employing normal paraglider would be dangerous or outright impossible. A & B and C & D rows are gathered into two main suspension lines rows. This simple organization allows for simplified double risers too, making frontal collapses at launch impossible. In order to increase user comfort Dudek included their DCT (Double Comfort Toggle) system. Options:
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Technical Data
Model | ZakoSPEED 10m² | ZakoSPEED 12m² | ZakoSPEED 14m² | ZakoSPEED 16m² |
Area (Flat/Projected) | 10m²/8,75m² | 12m²/10,46m² | 14m²/12,20m² | 16m²/13,94m² |
Wing Span (Flat/Projected) | 6,82m/5,58m | 7.48m/6.07m | 8.07m/6,56m | 8.63m/7,01m |
Chord (max/min) | ?m/?m | ?m/?m | ?m/?m | ?m/?m |
Aspect Ratio (Flat/Projected) | 4.66/3.52 | |||
No. of Cells | 30 | |||
Wing Material | SkyTex Evolution 44 g/m2 (E85A) SkyTex Classic 39 g/m2 soft finish (E38A)/(E29A) | |||
Weight (kg) | 3,0 | 3,3 | 3,6 | |
Glide Ratio | ?:1 | |||
Trim Speed ~ Top Speed | ?km/h ~ ?km/h | ?km/h ~ ?km/h | ?km/h ~ ?km/h | ?km/h ~ ?km/h |
Recommended Fly weight (kg) | 110Kg max |
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