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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy:
The canopy of the MUSE 3 consists of 45 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are
slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Muse 3 is a second rib
diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4 or 5
suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are
suspended by diagonal segments. These segments do not lead to top surface of canopy
but are attached at 80% of rib's height. This construction ensures a smooth top surface
and precise airfoil reproduction. The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of
the canopy and provide stability. The cell openings on the under-surface of the profile's
nose provide airflow into the glider. Stretch resistant flares, integrated with diagonal ribs
at the suspension points, ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy. A
stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and
running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan, together with an optimized
sail tension; this guarantees a high form stability. Large cross ports allow effective
airflow inside the canopy, providing good re-inflation without reducing the profile
accuracy..
The Muse 3 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip-stop
9092 E85A, 9017 E38A and 9017 E29A. Like any synthetic material, this can deteriorate
through excessive exposure to UV.
Rigging system:
The lines of the Muse 3 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant Polyester HMA
Aramid/Kevlar (yellow core) lines and PES/Dynema (white core) lines. The entire rigging
system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end. The
Arami/Polyester main lines have strengths from 160 up to 240 kg. The Aramid cascade
lines have strengths from 60kg up to 80 kg. The Dynema brake lines have strengths
from 100kg up to 240 kg
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