Synthesis
Synthesis - versatile reflex wing
Description
Important:
Since spring 2009 all Synthesis paragliders are equipped with new risers featuring ALC steering system, TEA (Torque Effect Adjuster), ball-bearing pulleys, and new brake handles with swivels .
On leaving the factory Sytnhesis is equipped with a Trimmer Dummy - when it is present, given paraglider conforms to EN norm. If you would like to have additional possibility of AoA adjustment, you have to replace the dummy strap with complete trimmers.
Be aware though, the paraglider was not certified in any other configuration than "fully closed" position.
You are an experienced PPG flyer or you just want to start your motorized career. You are looking for a safe, easy launching wing, yet one that will keep the pace with fastest sport wings, as time to time you want to try yourself. You are mainly after a joy of flight, but once you take part in a competition, you wouldn't like your gear to slow you down. As an open-minded guy you like thermalling and quite often there is speed-system engaged on your flights.After many successes enjoyed all over the world by our PPG wings - the Action and the ReAction - we challenged ourselves with yet another task: to create a PPG paraglider that will be accessible for pilots of all training stages. We wanted to merge the safety and performance of our existing PPG wings with the ease of classic paragliders' launch. To our delight we succeeded, and so our newest PPG wing - the Synthesis - was born.
With such a wish-book it will be hard to find anything better than a Synthesis - a wing, that truly merges best features of free-flying and typical PPG wings, including proven reflex profile.
Characteristics
A paraglider featuring proven reflex-wing aerofoil, with impressive maximum speed (61 km/h) and wide trim speed range (37 to 49 km/h). Easy at launch, with great amount of passive safety.Synthesis LT is a version featuring on its upper surface Skytex Evolution 40 cloth, lighter than standard Evolution 45. Synthesis LT was re-certified and confirmed its performance as EN C paraglider. Load test was carried up to load of 1691 kg, what means safe load of 211 kg with 8G acceleration.
Since 2010 all Synthesis will be made as LT versions.
Design:
Synthesis features many innovative ideas, increasing both comfort in flight and the wing's performance.A set of design assistance tools named CSG (Canopy Shape Guard) oversees three crucial factors:
- It forms canopy so that when filled with air and under normal aerodynamic forces it becomes a shape as close to the original design as possible. No more irregular shape and bulging cells!
- It stabilizes the canopy in flight. Any wing behaving like an accordion is detested by the pilots and suffers fatal losses in performance.
- Makes the canopy durable. It is widely known that PPG pilots are keen on overloading their wings, seeking more speed and stability. Initially it works, but soon deformations of excessively loaded fabric occurs. The most dangerous are these visible as lateral folds on wings upper surface, located between suspension line rows.
CSG consists of several subsystems:
- VS (V-shaped Supports). The diagonal supports bolster the rib on both sides (most of wings have only one-sided supports). Their size and shape ensure upper surface smoothness, exact aerofoil reproduction on entire wing span, better load distribution and possibly small number of suspension points, resulting in laminar airflow.
- RSS (Reinforcing Strap System). An independent reinforcements net on lower surface, strengthening and stiffening all canopy.
- OCD (Optimized Crossports Design). The intercellar openings have carefully designed shapes and are optimally placed between stress lines in the ribs, in order to ensure efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation.
- CCS (Closed Cell Structure). This is a number of closed cells in most important locations. Its goal is to hinder the backflow from the cells out and thus to facilitate their refilling and canopy recovery in case of a collapse.
Canopy Shape Guard effectively stiffens the wing along all its span, practically eliminating any lateral canopy work. Its only flaw are the increases in weight (about 1 kg), material- and labour consumption, and of course in overall costs. Yet it is well worth the sweat, as in turn we get a no-compromise product of highest performance and quality, that above all is able to keep its planned parameters for a long, long time.
NEW! - ALC - since spring 2009 Synthesis is equipped as standard with ALC, an alternative control system. The new system replaces previous TST, and is based on a solution developed by Michel Carnet on his ReAction since 2007, at the World Championship in China.
ALC allows for aggressive, yet effortless, turns on full speed without influencing its reflex aerofoil. It is especially important in the case of bigger canopies, inherently haunted by significant steering forces and low agility.
The new steering component is a red ball, easily positioned to fit various harness hang-points and personal preferences. In addition, the ALC ball and line are routed in such a way to be easy to use without the risk of entanglement with risers or other parts. Of course you can use just the standard brakes if you wish, ignoring the ALC ball.
NEW! - TEA (Torque Effect Adjuster) - Task of this feature is to counteract the effect of engine torque, that tends to turn the paraglider in direction opposite to the propeller's rotation. TEA balances the torque by adjusting length of wingtip lines, and it can be adjusted to match you specific combination of paramotor/propeller. Simple to use, effective and easy to toggle on & off in the air.
NEW! - Ball-bearing pulleys. As a first world company we have decided to use ball-bearing pulleys as standard on our paragliders, in order to minimize speed-system friction.
NEW! - Speed system cord. Our current speed system cord is a new, thick-woven pattern. It does not fray, does not stretch and perfectly fits our new pulleys.
NEW! - Brake handles. Our new brake handles feature a new look, swivels, the Easy Keeper (docking system using strong neodymium magnets) and finally, the TCT (Triple Comfort Toggle) - an easy conversion from hard through medium to soft brake handles.
Target group:
From beginners to advanced pilots, flying paramotors and trikes both for fun and to prove themselves in sport. The wing is suitable for PPG instruction too.Note!
When ordering Synthesis it would be prudent to state propeller's turn direction (looking from behind toward flight) and harness hangpoints (high or low). Knowing these facts we will be able to prepare risers beforehand (the torque eliminating TEA line will be placed accordingly, as well as steering balls and handles).
If we don't have any information, paraglider is configured for low hangpoints (ALC and steering lines) and clockwise propeller (TEA). Please make sure this is your configuration, or change the setup according to your needs.
In previous models (before spring 2009) Synthesis was equipped with TST - system of controlling the stabilizers. Prior to grabbing miniature TST-handles (Tip Steering Toggles) pilot placed the main steering handles in special Toggle Docking Stations, equipped with strong neodymium magnets. In this way he could comfortably steer the wing via TST handles, not worrying about the brakes getting tangled
Data
| Size | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 |
| Certification | C* | C* | C* / DMSV | C* | C* |
| Number of cells |
50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Surface area (flat) [m2] | 25,00 | 27,00 | 29,00 | 31,00 | 34,00 |
| Surface area (projected) [m2] | 21,46 | 23,17 | 24,89 | 26,61 | 29,18 |
| Span (flat) [m] | 11,29 | 11,73 | 12,16 | 12,57 | 13,17 |
| Span (projected) [m] | 9,01 | 9,36 | 9,70 | 10,03 | 10,50 |
| Aspect ratio (flat) | 5,10 | ||||
| Aspect ratio (projected) | 3,11% | ||||
| Sink rate [m/s] | min = 1,2; trim= 1,4-2,2; max = 3,5 | ||||
| Speed [km/h] | min = 23; trim = 37-49; max = 61 | ||||
| Max cord [cm] | 273,91 | 284,65 | 295,00 | 305,00 | 319,43 |
| Minimum cord [cm] | 60,35 | 62,72 | 65,00 | 67,20 | 70,38 |
| Distance pilot to wing [cm] | 724,23 | 752,62 | 780,00 | 806,44 | 844,58 |
| Total lines lenght [m] | 412,25 | 428,42 | 444,00 | 459,05 | 480,76 |
| Weight range** EN [kg] | 70-90 | 80-105 | 95-120 | 110-135 | 135-165 |
| Weight range** DGAC [kg] | 70-110 | 80-125 | 95-140 | 110-155 | 135-185 |
| Load test at 8G [kg] |
up to 175 | up to 175 | up to 175 | up to 208 | up to 208 |
| Weight of the wing [kg] | 5,7 | 6,7 | 7,2 | 7,6 | 8,2 |
| Lines | Technora 1,2 & 1,3 & 1,5 & 1,8 & 2,3 | ||||
| Fabric | SkyTex Evolution 40 g/m2 SkyTex Classic 40 g/m2 SkyTex Hard 40 g/m2 SR Scrim, SR Laminate 180 g/m2
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| Risers | Pasamon - Bydgoszcz, Polska | ||||
* certified with a speed system, and with trimmers closed
** include equipment: empty engine (without fuel), harness, wing and pilot itself
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Synthesis 25 - flight report Synthesis 27 - flight report Synthesis 29 - flight report Synthesis 31 - flight report Synthesis 34 - flight report Synthesis 25 - certificate Synthesis 27 - certificate Synthesis 29 - certificate Synthesis 31 - certificate Synthesis 34 - certificate Synthesis 25 - sticker Synthesis 27 - sticker Synthesis 29 - sticker Synthesis 31 - sticker Synthesis 34 - sticker 
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More about REFLEX PROFILE
Sukcesy
Piloci latający na Synthesisie zajmowali najwyższe miejsca na zawodach i pobijali rekordy:
Competitions:
- 2nd - Luc Fonteyne (BE) - Belgian Paramotor Open 2011 (PL1) - Synthesis 34
- 1st - Hendrik Theron (RSA) - Barberton Pyramid Open 2010 (PF1) - Synthesis 34
- 2nd - Eben van Eden (RSA) - Barberton Pyramid Open 2010 (PF1) - Synthesis 29
Records:
- Henrik Jacobus Theron (RSA) - Distance in a straight line with limited fuel (zgłoszenie) - 129.38 km - Synthesis 31
- Laura Turner (GB) - Speed over a closed circuit of 50 km without landing (RPF1Tf) -45.14 km/h - Synthesis 29
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Laura began paragliding in 2004. From the start on she was flying on regular basis, though until recently she never took part in any competiton. In 2006 she volunteered to help as a marshal at British PPG Championships and it was there that she got captivated with both competing and motorised flying at once. For the first time she flew PPG in October 2006 and from then on keeps flying whenever possible. Results followed quickly - she won UK Nationals 2007 among women while taking outstanding 11th place in general classification of 60 pilots present. Just a week prior to the Nationals she absolved her first flight ever on a Synthesis and instantly fell in love with it, to the extent of risky conversion from her trusty Swing Arcus a few days before the competition. Like a true champion she put everything at stake - and won!
Opinion from PilotsPPGclubUK forum (28 July 2007):
With so much talk about the Synthesis on this forum, I thought that maybe I should share my limited experience on it!
Having only started paramotoring in October, I was keen to learn the ropes on my paraglider wing first (Swing Arcus). I wanted no setbacks whilst learning, and although I knew that I would have to progress to a reflex wing eventually for competitions, I was in no hurry to do so initially.
Even with my paraglider wing, the light wind forward launch has always been the thing I struggle with. Michel had been eager to test fly the Synthesis to assess if the forward launch was easier on it than on the Reaction. He was able to do so only 2 weeks prior to the Nationals, and was full of praise for not only the ease of launch but also just in its general handling. He advised me to go for the large size 29 (how rude!), as a better compromise of speed and sink rate. A week before the Nationals I got my first flight on it, in a moderate sea breeze, and I noticed straight away how every aspect of my flight was much faster than anything I had experienced whilst paragliding. The next day I was in Cambridgeshire at Paul Bailey's place and I was sent on a long navigation task in the middle of the day in very rough thermic conditions. This was meant as a test for me to come to terms with letting the wing fly in rough air, on fast trim with hands off! I had to get my head around trusting the reflex profile of the wing to do the work rather than the active flying that I am used to! I admit that I spent much of the flight talking to myself, getting thrown around left to right, but with hardly any pitch movement, whilst remembering my brief about the theory behind a reflex wing. I almost had to sit on my hands to stop my paragliding instincts to fly actively. I flew my given course to Geoff Soden's place at Alconbury and flew my landing approach engine off. I spent the remainder of the day playing with kicking sticks and thermals with friends. Certainly with the low level flying the increased speed was very apparent, but the wing is very responsive, and after some practising I was loving it.
In the evening I flew a scenic flight to and around Graffham Water (see photo in photo section under Laura) and was amazed at how quickly I covered the kilometres on my map. I was flying full speed bar, fast trim and was keeping up with Michel's Reaction no problem, something he has still not come to terms with!!
I flew a lot that first weekend, and although I knew it was a gamble to change wings so close to the Nationals, I had found the transition easy so decided to take that risk. The speed was a big attraction, but it also appeared to thermal well (despite a higher sink rate than I am used to, and it being more physical due to much heavier brakes). As for the nil wind forward launch, it is slightly easier than my paraglider, but is still an issue for me, and indeed for many others as we experienced in the Nationals!
My plan now is to experiment with the various techniques of the power launch as this appears to be the best was to forward launch the reflex wing (when the weather improves that is!). Despite the lack of wind, speed was of huge importance in the comp, and I was grateful I was not on my paraglider wing.
During the final navigation task of flying a 40km polygon as quickly as possible, I was in my element. To fly hands off, fast trim, full bar with 100% confidence in my wing for the entire task was fantastic. And according to the result data I averaged over 53km/h, successfully navigating every hidden gate along the way.
Oh, and most importantly of all, I like the colour.
Laura