Description

u-turn paraglider LTF A BODYGUARD 3
Proven features: B-flight and big ears strap

Mistakes while trying to fast decent by B-stall or big ears are now foolproof by design features. Even in these maneuvers mistakes can be done if not initiated and performed correctly.
Making big ears, thus the folding in of the wingtips results in a very stable wing: the wing flies straight fully controllable at a sink rate from 3 to 5 meters per second, depending on the wing area folded in. The stability results in a greater angle of attack and the higher area load. Often trainees and pilots with little experience mistake the outer A-lines by the outer B-lines the so called Stabilo line. Or in worst case the outer D-lines.

The BODYGUARD 3 reduces this danger with an assistance feature for big ears. An extra long thin strap on the riser with distinctive look ensures easy and effective big ears without any danger of mistaking. “In trainings we often realize that a newbie in stressed situations is often confused which line to pull” Instructors state accordingly. With the special strap we can forget about this now.
Similar it is with the B-flight system. A B-stall is made by pulling the B-risers. This leads to a stall on the topsail and the canopy deforms the profile in length. Advantage: a high sink rate at about 5 to 8 m/sec. Disadvantage: the wing is not command able anymore and descends parachutal with additional wind drifts. The B-flight system offers a new way of descending. In the so called B-Flight the wing is full completely steerable at a sink rate about 5 meters per second.


Beside these safety features the BODYGUARD 3 offers comfort features U-Turn customers appreciate and raise the fun flying. E.g. dirt outs in the wingtip make it easy to remove leaves and dirt out of the canopy.

The BODYGUARD 3 continues the paradigm change in the design of paragliders. Despite the safety level is increased, Ernst Strobl could refine the sport equipment and to progress performance and agility. As a result the BODYGUARD 3 is not a compromise at all: the fun flying is based on safety and attractive flight characteristics