Optic 2 Light
Free Flying / Cross Country

Optic 2 Light

Free Flying / Cross Country

Optic 2 Light

Optic 2 Light is a light three-row cross-country/recreational paraglider of 5,50 aspect ratio and 51 cells. It is recommended for pilots who want to fly a lot and grow, capitalizing on its outstanding performance. The paraglider offers EN/LTF B class safety, confirmed by according certificates.

Optic 2 Light

beginner

recreation

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The canopy structure is reinforced with rigid rods (Flexi Edge Technology) as well as mini-ribs on the trailing edge, truly representing, smoothing and stabilizing the airfoil at all speeds. Another solution improving both the aerodynamics and stability is the Shark Nose. Stabilo has been modified too.

All these technologies come from the racing canopies and combined with 3-row rigging give the paraglider large passive safety margin and exceptional aerodynamic performance.

The airfoil used in Optic 2 Light has some reflex traits. The wing is tuck-resistant, comes up easily and is perfectly steerable. Worth a special praise is its great lateral and longitudinal stability.

As in other our paragliders, the risers of the Optic 2 Light constitute a complete, comfortable and carefully thought out control panel, where each instrument is placed exactly where it should be and works as it should. Modern risers of 12 mm width feature ball-bearing pulleys.

As a result, you got the wing that will easily float in a slightest lift, and covering long distances in typical turbulence of a thermally active day won’t be a problem. Speed-system operation is safe and comfortable even in rough air. Optic 2 Light has lots of speed, great deal of lift, and In generally simply wants to fly – so don’t be selfish and take it with you for a long XC 😉

Colour scheme has been simplified due to lighter cloth, as well as avoiding seams which are not necessary construction-wise.

Optic 2 Light is manufactured under new technology, employing precision of the laser cutter. All stages of production are completed in Poland under the strict supervision of the designer himself, thus ensuring highest European quality.

Certification

Optic 2 Light is still in the certification process. Some sizes have already passed the EN/LTF B category tests, as well as the load test.

Construction solutions

Technologies, concepts
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SN - Shark-nose

Airtakes designed and executed in Shark-nose technology meaning specific, concave shape of the reinforced profile area at its leading edge (the name comes form the very shape, reminding shark’s nose).

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DOA - Dudek Optimized Airfoil

Dudek Optimized Airfoil It incorporates all our experiences stemming form previous designs and as a special feature is optimized with dedicated engineering software.

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CSG - Canopy Shape Guard

CSG – Canopy Shape Guard – is our unique system controlling canopy coherence. It is because of this system that our wings are equally tensioned, smooth, stable and… simply remarkable.

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LR - Laser Technology

Capabilities of the laser cutter allow for serial cutting of complicated shape narrow elements in large numbers, their optimal placing in relation to structure of the textile and highest possible precision of cut.

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FET - Flexi Edge Technology

The leading edge is closed to the airflow, and its precise shape is kept with laminated cloth reinforcements, incorporating synthetic rods. The rods make the leading edge stiffer and smoother, bringing improvements in many areas – from easier inflation, through stiffening the canopy in flight to improved general airflow.

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MR - Mini-Ribs

Mini ribs speak for themselves – they are additionally introduced in the trailing edge between main ribs. Their task is to decrease ballooning (expanding and deformation of the cells) in this vital area af the aerofoil.

Keeping the rear part in shape reduces the drag induced behind trailing edge, thus improving general airflow and increasing airspeed.

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ACS - Auto Cleaning Slots

Dedicated slots automatically removing dirt from the wing tips.

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3L - Three-liner

Thanks to introduction of stiffening rods (Flexi Edge Technology) and other internal reinforcements, elimination of one suspension row – from four to three – was possible. In effect, reduced total length of lines led to reduction of the drag, thus improving overall performance of the design.

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Risers functionality

Used solutions
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SL - Smart Lock

This solution allows for quick attachment of steering handles to risers. Fastening is done by putting the magnetic element of the holder to the slot mounted on the tapes. On the other hand, the handle is detached only by pulling it down.

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SS - Speed System

A system of lines and pulleys sewn to the appropriate straps, connected to the bar hanging under the harness. It enables smooth adjustment of the angle of attack during the flight.

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ELR - Easy Launch Riser

Split ‘A’ riser makes for easier launch and ‘big ears’.

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Colours

Air

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Earth

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Water

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Fire

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Parameters

Weight ranges

TECHNICAL DATA

Optic 2 – size 22
 24
 26
 28
 30
Cerification EN/LTF B B
 B
 B B
Number of cells 51 51 51 51 51
Surface area flat [m2] 22.00 24.00 26.00 28.20 30.40
Surface area projected [m2] 18.81 20.52 22.23 24.12 26.00
Span flat [m] 11.00 11.49 11.96 12.45 12.93
Span projected [m] 8.79 9.18 9.56 9.95 10.33
Aspect ratio flat/projected 5.50 / 4.10
Sink rate [m/s] min = 1.0 (+/- 0.1m/s)
Speed* [km/h] trym = 37; max = 51 (+/- 2 km/h)*
Max chord [mm] 2488 2599 2705 2817 2925
Min. chord [mm] 629 657 683 712 739
Distance pilot to wing [m] 6.82 7.13 7.42 7.72 8.02
Total lines length [m] 229.4 240 250.17 260.91 271.24
canopy weight [kg]  3.64  3.86  4.11  4.40  4.65
Total take-off weight** [kg] 60-75** 70-90** 85-105** 100-120** 115-140**
Maximum symmetric control travel at maximum weight in flight [cm] >55 >60 >65 >65 >65
Distance betwen risers [cm] 40 44 46 46 46
Lines Technora: 90 & 190;  A-8000U: 050 & 070 & 090 & 130 & 190 & 230
Cloth Porcher 27 g/m2, Porcher 32 g/m2
Porcher Hard 27 g/m2, Porcher Hard 40 g/m2
SR Scrim, SR Laminate 180 g/m2

* Speeds are given as estimated for the middle wing size and the middle of its weight range. These speeds can vary within +/- 2 km/h depending on the size, take-off weight and additional factors such as air pressure and temperature.

** The basic rule is to choose the size of the wing so that the take-off weight is in the middle of the weight range. Less weight on the wing (lower range take-off weight) can be considered for foot take-off, when flying in calmerconditions, or when we want to improve economy. More experienced pilots who want to fly dynamically, have higher speed and fly in more demanding wind conditions can consider greater wing loading (take-off weight in the upper range). This is a common option among trike users.

Note – the canopy significantly changes its behavior with increasing wing loading. The greater the loads, the greater skill and concentration of the pilot are  required.

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Manuals and documentation Certificates
Zbigniew Gotkiewicz

Experienced test pilot and paragliding instructor. Polish national team member, paramotor designer, safety specialist, author of the "Summa of all mistakes in paragliding" book.

Optic 2 is an offer addressed both to young, aspiring pilots who fly more than 30 hours a year and want to increase their experience, and to old, tired and experienced paragliders looking for peace, contemplation and contact with nature. There is also a light version for those especially tired.

Optic 2 is my private wing too, which I still compete with from time to time.

Set contains

Transport bag M/L

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