With 58 cells, mini-ribs and aspect ratio of 5.7, the RONDO is high end B.

But beyond that, we have developed new technology around NITINOL rods!
The new neoprene padding on the leading edge distributes the pressure of the Nitinol rods over a larger area and makes the wing nose significantly more robust against abrasion.
Nitinol in general is offering very easy packing and low stress by being very form stable. Of course the takeoff behavior is outstanding: a must have for a modern biplace wing.

The RONDO is using a new type of “double reef” brake system. Never ever the brake pressure on a tandem was that low, with still having full feedback and control!

On top of the “TO DO” list was “low weight”: we introduced a new, extremely efficient and form stable internal structure. The diagonal fingers are split into narrow stripes with additional tapes. The internal camera views make you feel like being in an old huge cathedral: wide open, weightless bows: check it out!
Finally the big size of the RONDO (certified up to 240kg) is still below 7kg!

RONDO Designer’s Note

As we began with the new biplace project, we wanted to do something outstanding, that will set the margin for the next years.
The whole development of the RONDO took as a long time, but we wanted to be as careful as possible. We even already made a certification load test in advance to be able to have pre serial wings been tested out there in the wild.

We integrated the feedback of the pro pilots into another step of evolution. We experienced that we have found a super efficient solution to the “deep spiral” problem, many biplace wings have. The challenge is, offering super high agility and no stable deep spiral (which leads to a fail in certification tests). So the RONDO is offering an extreme good handling, still being easy in the spiral.

We made lots of takeoff test with video analysis to be sure to have best inflating wing in that class. Now the RONDO is not only inflating extremely fast: it is rising up perfectly, and because of the superb performance: lifting you off the ground easily.

Hannes Papesh

Specifications

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The Bi Roller 2 is a mini wing with a very extensive speed range. Specially designed for speed flying, it is stable, light, maneuverable and can be flown quickly and precisely at all times.

Commercial tandem flights

A tandem wing designed to satisfy the most exacting professional dual pilots. Its durability and performance make this a glider that you will not want to part with.

Recreational flights

Experience a tandem wing as you never imagined it and let yourself be carried away by its supreme comfort and stability. Enjoy each flight with a tandem that adapts perfectly to your needs and those of your passenger.

Enjoy the best coastal flights

Our first tandem mini wing. Specially designed for flying on the coast in strong winds, it remains stable and facilitates easy launch and landing at all times.

Safety in extreme conditions

A stable and safe glider, so that a professional pilot and passenger can both enjoy a magnificent flying experience.

Easy and compact

Thanks to its design, style of construction and materials used, it is able to enter the air masses with total ease, with very good absorption of turbulence and a wide range of speeds.

Niviuk technology applied

The most advanced Niviuk technologies have been applied to this new model: Structured Leading Edge (SLE), 3D Pattern Cut Optimization (3DP), Titanium Technology (TNT), RAM Air Intake (RAM), Drag Reduction Structure (DRS) and 3D Leading Edge (3DL).

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Share your mountain and alpine adventures with a wing that will allow you to take off in countless places, with unprecedented user-friendliness and a high level passive safety.

Light as a feather

Extremely light weight and small volume (3.3 kg) due to the use of semi-light material on the upper surface, 12 mm thin risers, unsheathed Aramid lines and an IKS 1000 attachment system between line and riser.

An instant inflation that translates into an easy and agile take off thanks to the absence of an under-surface.

Excellent maneuverability and performance

A solid and very compact wing.

Extremely safe

Precise and very safe landing, thanks to the excellent trim system that allows an exceptional speed retention for a smoother round out.

A canopy designed with consideration of better tension and compactness of the wing, thus avoiding vibrations.

The IKS (Interlock System) attachment system ensures maximum safety for both pilot and passenger.

A low and stable aspect ratio of 5.5 (typical of the EN B class).

Extremely durable

Use of semi-light and highly durable materials (Porcher 32 g, Porcher 38 g, Aramid and Kevlar webbing).

Nitinol rods have been used in the profile to increase its robustness, and give it more uniformity and flexibility.

Technical Specifications

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Commercial tandem flights

The Takoo 6 is a tandem wing designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professional pilots. It is an ideal working companion for pilots due to its durability and comfort in all situations. It suits any type of passenger, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for both.

It is the perfect wing for our Sherlock and Watson 2 tandem harnesses and the Koli Pro rucksack.

Excellent maneuverability

lying is more intuitive, comfortable, and easier. Perfect for finishing your day without getting tired.

Braking efficiency has been optimized, reducing pressure on the controls to improve turning, making it more direct, lighter and with less travel.

Launch and land easily

The Takoo 6 is characterized by an exceptional progressive inflation and launch, with an immediate load take up, making take offs easy for any type of passenger.

Landing has been improved and it has excellent speed retention.

Stable and comfortable

It has a high pitch stability and the feedback from the wing to the passenger has been reduced to ensure total comfort. The aerofoil is very stable, which helps to reduce turbulence in flight and maintain a constant speed. Passenger and pilot will enjoy much more comfortable and safer flights.

Material mix

Different materials have been combined to balance the glider’s durability and strength, without compromising its lightness. Dokdo 40 and 36 g has been applied to the top surface to make it more robust, and the lower surface has been designed with Dokdo 32 g. The ribs are a combination of Dokdo 40 and 32g. All lines are sheathed for durability and performance.

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Target
Remember that feeling, the first time your feet leave the ground and you are soaring, feet in the clouds, viewing the world from a different perspective? If you could bottle that feeling and share it around … that’s what the DUAL 2 is for – sharing the joy of flight!

A clean take-off is absolutely critical to a safe and successful tandem flight. The DUAL 2 takes the load quickly and the short run required is a huge step forward for passenger safety. We’ve made the Dual 2 in three sizes: the 42m², 40m² and the 38m² covering all-up weights 100-220kg.

Designer’s notes
With this project I wanted to make a tandem that is ridiculously easy to launch as not all passengers are willing runners, but I didn’t want to sacrifice that light and sensitive handling that was so highly praised in the original DUAL. To achieve this we designed a whole new single plastic shark nose just for this wing. In the air the handling is a delight and thermalling is outstanding. The whole team are very happy with the outcome. It’s a pleasure to fly, and a dream to launch: two steps and away!

Colors

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BRUCE’S NOTES

Just after Tyr was born I was trying to convince Arna that paragliders are as nice as hang gliders. I wanted to charm her into the sport with a lovely XC flight. We took off one sunny morning from Séderon, France and headed into the heart of the Vercors. It was a glorious flying day. We soared low and slow along cliffs and over grazing deer. We caressed the cumulus clouds with our wing tip. I wanted to show her that flying a slow aircraft could be really rewarding. She enjoyed it so much she was constantly attempting to back/front-seat-pilot the tandem. She soon realised it was best to just let go and enjoy the strong thermals.

80km and five hours later, slightly sore but glowing, we landed in La Chapelle-en-Vercors next to a perfect little restaurant where we had dinner. Arna now flies an EN-B Wasp and is a part owner of BGD. I think I convinced her.

I designed the Dual LITE to help convince friends/partners/spouses that paragliding is a convenient, adventurous sport. Whether it is a simple hike and fly or a long Vol-bivouac expedition the Dual LITE delivers.

Like the Dual, the Dual LITE is a wing that has a very clean leading edge (Cord Cut Billow) making the low cell count (50 cells) feasible thus reducing the weight, line consumption and complexity of the paraglider. I think the Dual LITE really benefits from the Dual’s renowned light handling. Its launching characteristics even surprised me – the wing floats up with very little effort from the pilot.

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The SwiftMAX’s moderate aspect ratio, combined with the compact and predictable handling made possible by the SharkNose, offers an impressive blend of ease of use, lightness, and performance. Thanks in part to its light construction, the Swift Max’s launch characteristics are excellent with an easy-up inflation.

The use of lightweight materials and construction techniques keeps the overall weight down to a minimum (7kgs). This gives the wing an agile, responsive feel in the air whilst aiding safe recoveries from collapses and other departures from normal flight.

The SharkNose profile offers a level of performance and solidity unique amongst tandems. The wing cuts through turbulence in a solid, predictable manner, and is very resistant to collapse throughout the speed range. The trimmers have a wide useable range; top speed is relatively fast for a tandem, yet the wing remains solid and efficient, ideal for long transitions between thermals or pushing forward into wind. Also, thanks to the SharkNose, it is particularly resistant to stall or spin.

The OZONE R&D philosophy of True Performance focuses a lot of attention on each wing’s Aspect Ratio. The AR of the SwiftMAX was intentionally kept moderate, for the security and ease of use expected of a tandem wing. Certified EN C, the SwiftMAX is designed for experienced tandem pilots who want a wing to impress their friends and family with. It is not intended to replace the Magnum2 which remains the reliable workhorse for professional tandem pilots.

During the SwiftMAX development phase, the wing design was subjected to rigorous real-world testing. OZONE R&D team member, Honorin Hamard, together with his partner, Karine Gras, flew the Swift Max 407km in Brazil, smashing the world tandem distance record. The duo spent almost 11 hours in the air and reported that despite the intense conditions, the Swift Max delivered a smooth ride. If you are an experienced tandem pilot who wants to fly XC, then we hope this is the wing for you.

The SwiftMAX does not ship with spreaders included. Please speak with your dealer to choose the set of spreaders that best fits your needs.

Specifications

Wing weight may vary up to 50g per size due to slight variations in the manufacturing of the fabric used.

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LIGHT DESIGN & MATERIALS
Weighing in at just 4.4kgs, the Wisp is a full-size 38m2 tandem with the pack volume and weight of a solo wing. The hike is now as pleasurable as the flight, making it easier than ever to share the joy of alpine paragliding adventures with your favourite people.

The Wisp uses a combination of the well-proven Dominico 20D and Porcher Skytex 27gr cloths along with innovative construction techniques to create an exciting ultra-light wing with maximum levels of passive safety. Currently, it is the lightest certified double surface tandem wing.

MOUNTAIN LAUNCHES
Launching is a critical part of every flight, especially tandem, and especially at less-than-perfect mountain sites. The Wisp benefits from our R&D Team’s vast experience with professional tandem flying, and this part of the development carefully focused on. The Wisp is easy and low stress to launch. The risers are simple, colour coded, and uncluttered, feautring an innovative lightweight trimmer system that can be adjusted in the air to suit conditions and wingloading. It inflates smoothly without hanging back, even in zero wind conditions. In stronger winds it rises progressively without the tendency to overshoot.

IN FLIGHT
In the air, low sail weight keeps inertia to a minimum, making the wing pitch stable. The controls are light, with minimal effort needed for inputs. Due to the planform and sail tension, the Wisp has a very compact feel in the air, absorbing turbulence and transmitting information in a cohesive, understandable, and confidence-inspiring manner. The handling is fun and responsive – turns are easy to initiate and the wing maintains bank angles whilst thermalling with minimal input.

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Only 3 line levels, indestructible PPSL for the heavily loaded A and B lines, double zigzag technology, finger diagonals, flexible reinforcements in the leading edge and aerofoil, high quality cloth, a detachable big ear tool, very efficient trimmers and a huge weight range.
Everything you want in a tandem wing.

Colors

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