U-Turn brings another innovation onto the paragliding- and kite-scene: PPNplus Technology provides unprecedented stability and excelling take-off and flying qualities. PPN stands for Precision Leading Edge. To be more specific, the leading edge is reinforced by small, synthetic rods. The small rods are sewn into the cell walls as well as across the center of the cell openings of the leading edge. Synthetic rods are established in paragliding construction for several years as far as they replace the so called nose-mylar in the cell walls. U-Turn now introduces this technology into the kite scene. And goes one step ahead by sewing the rods just across the cell opening. The synthetic rods in the leading edge sustain the stability of the leading edge, thereby optimizing the flow of wind along the edge. Even under extreme flying conditions the small rods of the PPNplus system keep the openings of the leading edge considerably wider open than the case has been up to this point. The inner pressure is maintained palpably longer and with it the stability of the edge. Since the material is not susceptible to bending, the leading edge virtually retains its exact design shape for a canopy-lifetime if handled carefully. Furthermore, this also ensures that U-Turn gliders and kites with PPNplus-Technology will still have excellent take-off qualities even after years of use. And if a rod does in fact bend or is damaged, a replacement can be easily managed. After having given up the Mylar reinforcements used until now, the gliders have become noticeably lighter. The handling benefits gained and the improvement of performance through reduced glider weight speak in PPNplus-technology’s favor.
Synthetic rods are established in paragliding construction for several years as far as they replace the so called nose-mylar in the cell walls. U-Turn now introduces this technology into the kite scene. And goes one step ahead by sewing the rods just across the cell opening. The synthetic rods in the leading edge sustain the stability of the leading edge, thereby optimizing the flow of wind along the edge. Even under extreme flying conditions the small rods of the PPNplus system keep the openings of the leading edge considerably wider open than the case has been up to this point. The inner pressure is maintained palpably longer and with it the stability of the edge.
Since the material is not susceptible to bending, the leading edge virtually retains its exact design shape for a canopy-lifetime if handled carefully. Furthermore, this also ensures that U-Turn gliders and kites with PPNplus-Technology will still have excellent take-off qualities even after years of use. And if a rod does in fact bend or is damaged, a replacement can be easily managed.
After having given up the Mylar reinforcements used until now, the gliders have become noticeably lighter. The handling benefits gained and the improvement of performance through reduced glider weight speak in PPNplus-technology’s favor.
The PPN Technology will first be introduced on the Oxigen Pro III. Also they will be using a new claw design on their kite sails similar to those on their paraglider canopies.
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