| The Action takes
the concept of the reflex wing section to new highs. The design of this wing has been brought to you as a collaboration between the original Reflex wing designer Mike Campbell-Jones, and Polish wing designer, Piotr Dudek. Together their approach to powered paragliding flight is both unique and revolutionary. The sum total of their experience has been distilled into the Action. The Action is a wing specifically developed for paramotoring, with extreme stability and speed, excellent glide / sink ratios, and handling that pilots crave. |
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-Dynamic handling |
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What you get with your new Action
-Action wing
-Paramania MultiBag (Stylish Cordura Rucksack & Stuff bag in one)
-Inner bag
-Compression Strap
-Speedbar (Adjustable attachment points)
-Manual
-Basic repair kit
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Model
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Action - 25*
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Action-27
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Action-29
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Action-31*
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| Specification | ||||
| Number of cells |
33/65+V
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33/65+V
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33/65+V
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33/65+V
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| Surface area (flat) m2 |
25,77
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27,81
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29,80
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31,92
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| Surface area (projected) m2 |
22,82
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24,63
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26,39
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28,27
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| Span (flat) M |
11,83
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12,29
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12,72
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13,17
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| Span (projected) M |
9,82
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10,20
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10,56
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10,93
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| Aspect ratio |
5,43
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5,43
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5,43
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5,43
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| Max cord [cm] |
267
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277
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287
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297
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| Max wing depth [cm] |
50
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52
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54
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56
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| Distance pilot to wing [cm] |
748
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777
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804
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832
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| Total line length [m] |
397
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411
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427
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442
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| Weight ranges [kg] |
55 - 95
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75 - 110
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95 - 135
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120 - 150
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| "G" rating (mid weight range) |
10+
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10+
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10+
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10+
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| Certification (AFNOR) |
Standard /
Perf
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Standard /
Perf
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| Materials used | |
| Lines | Technora: 1,1 & 1,7 & 2,15 |
| Fabric | New Skytex (Aquatic / Hard Finish / Soft Finish) |
| Performance | ||||
| Sink rate [m/s] | min = 1,1; trim off = 1,5 to 2; | max = 3,1 | ||
| Speed [km/h] | min = 23; trim off = 42 to 48 | max = 60 | ||
| L/D |
8.2
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8.2
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8.2
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8.2
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| Roll rate 0 - 45 degrees bank |
1.2 sec
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1.2 sec
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1.2 sec
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1.2 sec
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Note - Performance figures may vary depending on pilots weight and drag
A lot of work has gone into the Action with regard to safety, handling, and ease of use, speed and sporty performance. We wanted to create a wing with a broad pilot appeal, with excellent stability and performance. The first prototypes were developed and flying as far back as April 2002 and test flying has continued up until October 2002. This brief flight report should convey some of Action's outstanding qualities. |
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Launching
The launch is very easy. Just using the "A" lines the wing simply comes up,
without the tendency to overshoot the pilot. Once above the head and moving
forward on the take off run, a small amount of brake may be used to lift off.
The wing is best launched on the middle trim setting.
Climbing out
During the climb out the wing remains nicely above the pilot. Even under
full power the wing does not display a tendency to hang back, and this stability
is more noticeable on the faster trim settings. The brake pressures are light,
with a wide range of smooth and progressive movement. The amount of brake travel
naturally reduces with more thrust, but generally the wing is very tolerant
of power.
Pitch stability
Unlike most paragliding wings the pitch stability improves as the wing is
flown faster, a trait common only to the reflex wing section. Even in strong
thermal conditions the wing remains firmly above the head of the pilot. This
stability is most noticeable when exiting a high-energy manoeuvre. Recovery
to normal flight is instant. With trims off, on fast, the dampening in pitch
is even more dynamic; it simply cuts through turbulence, with minimum pilot
input.
Handling
With such a broad speed range it has been quite a challenge to keep the
control movement and feel consistent. However with some smart technical innovations
we have managed to produce a glider with wicked handling. The first part of
the brake movement induces flat efficient turns. The wing is very precise. As
more movement is applied, the rate of turn and feedback pressure increases.
The wing really starts to carve the turns. The roll rate can be outstanding,
about 0 to 45 degrees in 1.2 seconds. Something that needs getting used to on
the fast trim setting is that the higher air speed means more energy when entering
turns. The pilot's pendulum weight tends to swing out more, making the wing
dive a little. The sharper the turn the more the effect. By using the opposite
brake the energy can be easily fed back in, giving you a lot of control over
the speed and bank of the turn. The result is smooth loaded precision, stored
energy and a lot of fun. When circling in thermals, the Action is nicely balanced
remaining spirally positive. It does not yaw around and stays flying on track
as if on rails. It is a joy and responds very well to weight shift.
Landing
The Action has an excellent glide so good planning is required on approaches.
The brakes, light at first, become progressively heavier over a healthy amount
of travel, giving plenty of warning of a stall; it also has a wide speed range.
With trims on slow the wing lands like any other performance paraglider, Plenty
of air speed on approach, progressive flare, converting speed into lift, till
the moment of touchdown. With landing with the fast trim on, the process of
bleeding off the extra speed to land can take longer and require more space.
In this mode there is a lot of stored energy, so you may find yourself climbing
out again if you aren't that smooth on the controls. Having said that, the brakes
are very powerful and if necessary it can be unceremoniously mushed in. The
last bit of brake travel really shuts the wing down and slows you up.
Conclusion
The Action is in a completely new class, a next generation of wing. I think
that Action is what paramotoring has been waiting for. It could even make its
mark in gliding flight too. Mike Campbell-Jones
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