About The Wing; For Whom The Coden; The Project; Design - Dudek Coden User Manual

2. ABOUT THE WING

For whom the Coden?

Coden is a 2-row competition wing of 6,95 aspect ratio and 77 cells. It is dedicated
for highly skilled and experienced pilots. Even as the paraglider passed EN-D flight
tests, it demands that steering inputs are very precise and measured. For that
reason the Coden is meant mostly for active competitors.

THE PROJECT

Application of 2-row rigging brings about exceptional aerodynamics and makes
possible active steering even at maximum speed.
The aerofoil used in the Coden some reflex traits. The paraglider is resistant to
collapses, launches easily and has perfect handling. Especially worth
mentioning is its great longitudinal and lateral stability.
As in other our paragliders, risers of the Coden constitute a complete, very
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 SmartPulleys, made on special order and
conforming to our own design. Comfortable SCT handles with Easy-Keeper
neodymium magnets will prove their worth during long flights.
Coden was extensively tested during many hours of internal tests, performed
in wide range of terrrain and weather conditions. As a result you got a
paraglider that will easily float in slightest lift, and covering long distances in
turbulence typical for a thermally active day won't bring any problems. Speed-
system operation is safe and comfortable even in rough air. Coden has lots of
speed, great deal of lift, and generally it simply wants to fly – so don't be
selfish and take it with you for a long XC ;)
We are sure that Coden is one of the best canopies in its class.

DESIGN

Coden has an elliptic shape with slightly back-swept wingtips. The canopy is
made of doubled cells, with ribs supported by VSS (V-Shaped Supports)
system. Such design guarantees that the canopy stays rigid, the upper surface
is smooth with correctly reproduced aerofoil, and what is most important we
have fewer suspension points (thus reducing overall lines' length and drag).
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Canopy was designed in our CSG (Canopy Shape
Guard) system, comprising a number of elements
resulting in exceptional coherence and stability of the
shape. Below you will find a short description of CSG
subsystems.