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ReACTION
The professional tool for the demanding pilot
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a
technically improved and graphically renewed version of Action. It is
based on the same proven reflex-wing concept. It features a self-stabilising
wing section that, in the case of a decrease in its angle of attack,
automatically responds to compensate. In other words it always stays
neutral with regard to its load, so it's tuck-resistant. And as you well
know, the funny thing is that the faster you fly, the more comfort you
have :)
ReAction TST features our Tip
Steering Toggles system, designed to facilitate high speed flying.
The risers have been modified too - proven scheme of split A's was
introduced, so that smooth inflation can be obtained much easier. Previous
(standard) arrangement sometimes caused the wingtips to shoot up earlier
than centre on careless spreading the wing before launch. Now the margin
for pilot error has been considerably widened.
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Over three years of Action manufacture, and after
thorough design review and careful analysis of pilots' input, the time has
finally come to apply all our new ideas to improve this successful wing.
All the modifications that have been introduced have been thought through
and tested in practice, so we are pretty confident they are all positive
improvements.
In comparison to its predecessor, the ReAction is
a bit faster, inflates easier and features a number of changes that
improve wing durability and ease of use. Besides our 'basic' ReAction we
have prepared a 'S' version too, equipped with non-sheathed lines in the
upper rigging.
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Most significant changes are:
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smoother trailing edge and overall better
profile projection
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risers have new trimmer buckles and
exchangeable trimmer tapes
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risers now have two suspension points to
choose from (low and high, depending on pilot's harness/engine
setup)
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the magnetic clips of the brake handles
have been improved
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internal ribs and suspension points have
been strengthened, making the wing even more durable
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the suspension line layout has been
modified at the central part of the trailing edge (this change
makes the inflation considerably easier, so novice pilots should
have fewer problems)
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in the 'S' version all upper gallery lines
are made of non-sheathed Dyneema (overall drag reduction)
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new set of colour schemes for the wing
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The ReAction 'S' is the
official wing of the Polish PPG Team.
ReAction has passed the AFNOR Performance certificate.
The 'S' version has passed additional strength tests due to the
different kind of lines.
CERTIFICATION
The smallest and biggest ReAction sizes
passed the CEN/AFNOR tests, where both qualified as Performance
class. The 27 and 29 sizes obtained a double qualification
(Standard/Performance).
On ReActions 25 and 31 the test pilots managed to induce the
frontstall with fully closed trims, something very hard to do in
normal state of flight and practically impossible to happen on its
own. The forced frontstall that occured was much deeper than in
normal aerofoil wings, and because of that it opened longer than
three seconds. That was the only reason for the Performance rating -
in all other manoeuvres our ReAction conformed with the Standard
class.
In open trims configuration Performance rating was caused by the
B-stall.
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Size
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25
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27
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29
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31
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Certification AFNOR/CEN
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Performance
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Stand./Perform.
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Stand./Perform.
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Performance
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Number
of cells
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65
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65
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65
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65
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Surface
area (flat) [m2]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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
(flat/projected)
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5,43/4,23
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Sink
rate [m/s]
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min = 1,1; trim=
1,5-2; max = 3,1
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Speed
[km/h]
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min = 23; trim =
42-46; max = 60
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Max
cord [cm]
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267
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277
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287
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297
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Max
wing depth [cm]
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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]
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748
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777
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804
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832
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Total
line lenght [m]
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397
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411
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427
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442
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Weight
ranges [kg]
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70-90
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80-105
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95-125
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105-135
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Weight
of the wing [kg]
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6,8
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7,1
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7,5
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7,8
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Lines
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Technora 1,2 (or
non-sheathed
Dyneema Ultimate 0,8 for 'Sport' version)
& Technora 1,3 & 1,5 & 1,8 & 2,3
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Fabric
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SkyTex
Aquatic 44 g/m2 (E85A)
SkyTex New 39 g/m2 soft finish (E38A)
SkyTex New 39 g/m2 hard finish (E29A)
Mylar Polyester Scrim 180 g/m2
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So What is the Reaction like to Free fly? Here
are some comments from pilots that use the Reaction wing to free fly: "
"ReAction
free flies very nicely either with or without a power unit on your back. Still
faster than your average free flying wing so coring very small thermals is tough
and you need to be good at slope landings if the wind is directly on the hill.
Still very stable even on slow trim".
"Flew my new wing on Saturday
a reaction such an easy wing to handle done some free flying on the Friday in
20mph plus and it was no bother at all to ground handle and free fly. Under
power it was super smooth and stable heavy on the brakes with trim off but turns
really well on the stabilo line. Speed at fast trim was very good into wind 25
-30 km with wind 60 -64 without
speed bar. the only trouble I have is applying speed bar on the Volution harness
it needs one more bearing under the bum area, as to put the pressure through
your bum instead of tilting you backwards. Landing was a bit faster than normal
as the lift generated from flare was more than I am used to but still very easy.
looking forward to getting out on a proper run and with a bit of thermal".
Here is a link to a video that
demonstrates how well the ReACTION behaves when pulling the As to force a front
tuck. To download video right click and save target as;
Reaction Front Tuck
and B Line
To download the manual Right click and Save Target As
ReACTION
Manual
Contact us: enquiries@Paraglidershop.co.uk
for availability, delivery and payment details.

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