Technical Details - Axis VEGA II Pilot's Manual

5. TECHNICAL DETAILS

Based on the highly successful Vega, the Vega II has a slightly changed profile with
improved shaping of the wingtips to reduce drag and give better performance.
The aspect ratio of 5.75, the high number of cells (65), and the reduced total line
length gives the Vega II its proven high performance.
The inner structure is a direct development from Axis's Mercury competition glider
with every third rib reinforced. The changes in the internal structure mean higher
passive safety. The canopy is reinforced by tapes which connect attachment points
inside the cells – this prevents distortion and helps the canopy keep its form.
A new line system helps to reduce the length of the main lines. The brake attachments
have been moved to the trailing edge to create more precise handling and feedback.
All the stitching is on the inside of the canopy for greater protection.
Testing and certification
The Vega II has passed certification EN-C (Vega II small passed EN-B). The certification
of each canopy and its serial number is found on the wingtip label. Certification is valid
for all harnesses of ABS type. This type of harness allows a certain degree of
adjustment to be made to the length of the waist strap. The recommended distance
between the carabiners is 42cm.
In common with all other paragliders, when cross-bracing is looser than the
recommended 42cm, weight-shift control increases and the glider feels more
sensitive. However, automatic recovery from a collapse when using slack cross-bracing
can be slower and more unpredictable. When cross-bracing is tighter, the pilot feels
more stable but the effectiveness of weight-shift is less effective.
The Vega II has been designed for hill and/or tow launches. It is not a paramotor wing.
The use of a power unit, paramotor or motor with the Vega II has not been tested by
the manufacturer or by the testing authority.
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