Description
Acro maneuvers requires a fast, precise and dynamic wing. But when learning those tricks a forgiving and predictable glider with great feedback, soft transitions and therefore a large amount of built-in safety is important as well. Depending on wing-loading, KOOKY 2serves both needs.
The design of such a wing is a demanding task: A small canopy will provide enough energy for acro maneuvers, but will be unforgiving in transitions and unavoidable mistakes during the learning process. A conventional sized wing will be more forgiving, but limiting to the advancing acro pilot, lacking in precision, energy levels and dynamic handling. With KOOKY2 we managed to combine a surprisingly low wing-loading with the right amount of speed, dynamics and kinetic energy.
KOOKY 2 takes these qualities one step further: The two larger sizes enable thermal flying as well as a measured and predictable entry into and exit from tumbling. Size 18m (flat surface) is the entry ticket for intermediate and advanced recreational acro pilots – more speed, crisper handing and faster transitions, but still with predictable behaviour. With KOOKY 2 we added the sizes 16 and 14 for expert and competition acro pilots; these fast wings enable the latest tricks with lightning-fast and extremely precise transitions.
Target groups:
Sizes 22 and 20: Advanced and intermediate pilots beginning their acro paragliding journey, who need a wing on which they can safely practice advanced tricks.
Size 18: Acro intermediates or heavier more experienced pilots searching for more dynamic handling and extra-speed.
Sizes 16 and 14: Highly professional acro pilots who need maximum speed and dynamics for the latest most difficult tricks and lightning-fast transitions.
Key features:
- soft and predictable (sizes 20 & 22) or fast and dynamic transitions (sizes 18 and smaller)
- measured power (all sizes)
- forgiving behaviour to be the ideal acro learning tool (sizes 20 & 22)
- powerful, but still transparent behaviour for very advanced acro tricks (sizes 18 and smaller)
- efficient climbing ability in thermals (sizes 20 & 22)
Technical Info
| KOOKY 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
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Flat Surface (m2) |
14.88 | 16.15 | 18.17 | 20.18 | 22 |
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Flat Span (m) |
9.13 | 9.51 | 10.09 | 10.63 | 11.1 |
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Flat Aspect Ratio |
5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5,6 | 5,6 |
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Project Surface (m2) |
12.96 | 14.06 | 15.81 | 17.57 | 19.15 |
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Project Span (m) |
7.46 | 7.77 | 8.24 | 8.69 | 9.07 |
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Project Aspect Ratio |
4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
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Number of cells |
50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Glider weight (kg) |
4.05 | 4.25 | 4.45 | 4.65 | 4.85 |
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Take-off weight (kg) |
* | * | 65-75kg Acro Trainer 75-85kg Recreational Acro 85-105kg Comp Acro |
70-80kg Acro Trainer 80-95kg Recreational Acro 95-115kg Comp Acro |
85-100kg Acro Trainer 100-110kg Recreational Acro 110-130kg Comp Acro |
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Certification |
EN 926-1 | EN 926-1 | EN 926-1 | EN 926-1 | EN 926-1 |
* These sizes will be consulted with our professional pilots.
