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Innovative solution keeps the mylar ribs in top condition.

 

Mylar fixing system
Taken from the U-Turn Website

Longer lifetime while upholding a constant level of performance and easier handling when folding the paraglider. This is what the newly developed Mylar Fixing-System from U-Turn stands for. The INFINITY II AFS is now the first paraglider to offer this innovative solution.

The system allows the pilot to pack the paraglider, even during light wind conditions alone and without help at the packing area, in such a way as to ensure that the profile front side Mylar-reinforcements do not get creased. This caring method leads to a significantly longer lifetime of the paraglider and better performance simoultaneously. Serious creasing of the leading profile can be avoided for years when carried out correctly and with sufficient care during the folding operation.

This is very important because creased reinforcements even for short time area strain reliefs in flight tend to return to the creased condition. The result: The paraglider will not be correctly in the air stream and loses performance and ultimately will be more susceptible for unwanted flying situations. This behaviour is similar during the start phase. The less the reinforcements are creased the easier it is to raise and start the INFINITY II AFS. A small detail which however can hardly be overestimated in its use and impact and contributes significantly to uphold the value and high performance of the INFINITY II.

This is how it works exactly (see also photos). Thread in the reinforced velcro band through the openings at the Mylar-reinforcements while holding it in your hand. In this way the reinforced surfaces can be stacked together cleanly and crease-free. A further corresponding velcro piece is attached to the rear end of the last Mylar surface to enable a secure fastening. The paraglider can be folded together track per track after the front side has been expertly gathered together and then finally rolled up.
 
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