Fabric
The upper surface is made of 41-gram Dominico
Tex cloth. Lower surface is made of 34-gram
Dominico Tex cloth, contributing to low weight of
the canopy. The ribs must be as rigid and stretch-
resistant as possible. We found these qualities in
Dominico 41 Hard cloth.
All suspension points and leading edge reinforcements are made of Porcher
SR-Scrim fabric.
Rigging system
All of the Universal suspension lines are sheathed
by a coloured polyester layer which is covering a
brownish Technora core. Low number of lines required such composition,
featuring high strength and stretch-resistance of the lines.
The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each
end. The upper level lines start at the attachment points.Cascade-wise they
are joined by twos or threes to middle layer lines. These in turn connect by
twos or threes to main suspension lines, which are attached to the risers
with triangular quick links (maillons). To prevent their slipping off, the lines
are kept together with a rubber 'O ring'.
All the maillons are made of corrosion resistant, polished
stainless steel, ensuring excellent strength and durability.
We use only the best quality, certified maillons by Peguet.
Stabilo lines run from the outer suspension points to the
maillons through consecutive cascades as well. The same story goes for the
steering lines. They run from the trailing edge through several layers to the
main steering lines, which are lead through the pulleys connected to the rear
risers and then fixed to the brake handles. Steering lines do not carry any
load.
Some of the steering lines of the upper level are additionally led through
rings sewn into the trailing edge, shortening it when the brake is applied, so
that steering becomes lighter and more effective.
All the lines are distinguished by colours depending on their strength:
= 2,3 mm; strength: 420 daN; colour: celadon (willow green),
= 1,8 mm; strength: 280 daN; colour: red and orange (the latter for
pulling big ears),
= 1,5 mm; strength: 190 daN; colour: violet,
= 1,3 mm; strength: 140 daN; colour: green,
= 1,2 mm; strength: 90 daN; colour: blue.
(given colours are subject to slight changes).
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