Zeno 2

4 years after the zeno 1 created a new class in paragliding a worthy successor is born.  2 years of endless protos and relentless testing in big mountain conditions has produced a competition glider that is refined and composed like nothing before it.  7k faster than the zeno 1 and as quick as any wing on the market today it also combines incredibly agile handling with an assured level of passive safety.

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 The Character

Our primary goal was preserving the Zeno’s legendary comfort and ease of use. The Zeno 2 retains the same cell count and AR in order to achieve this, in addition to more passive safety — improved response to front and side collapse.

 Performance

The Zeno 2 profile’s new tech includes increased CM+ (reflex) and more rearward cell openings. This new aerofoil delivers significantly higher top speed, better glide, and higher efficiency throughout the speed range. With a slightly faster trim speed and significantly faster top speed compared to the Zeno, it now matches the Enzo 3 in top speed and glide. The top speed is fast, significantly faster than the Zeno (we have measured +7 km) and only necessary in a competitive final glide.

 The Feel

Overall, the Zeno 2 offers a little more feedback compared to the Zeno, but always in an intelligible way. It remains comfortable and confidence-inspiring for pilots of the category. The heightened sensation makes it easier to sniff out cores, follow good energy lines, and feel the air. An optimised internal structure gives an impressive feeling of cohesion when climbing in thermic turbulence. A benefit of the covid delay is that it gave us time to fine tune the handling exactly to our liking — the turn response is precise and dynamic, with higher levels of agility than the Zeno.

 Launch

The improved behaviour and cohesion of the sail is noticeable on the ground, with impeccable launching characteristics. The Zeno 2 inflates easily from any position on the ground even in nil wind conditions. Perhaps with the exception of the Zeolite, the Zeno 2 is the easiest 2-liner to launch.

 The Pilot

The Zeno 2 is designed specifically for highly experienced XC pilots who fly at least 100 hrs a year and have a solid SIV background, and who need XC record hunting / competition-level performance.

 Delivery

The Zeno 2 includes the new concerto packing bag and is approx a 3 month supply time.  we can add in other ozone accessories like a pack or clothing at cost with all glider orders.  We also provide free glider line length  measures for all wings we sell to help keep it trimmed to it's very best.

• New profile from Enzo 3 research program
• New arc yielding improved handling and collapse behavior
• Excellent handling throughout the weight range
• Lowest ever line drag (12% less than Enzo 2 M)
• New top surface shaping calculation
• Optimized wing twist in accelerated flight reduces induced drag
• Profile optimized for stability in accelerated flight
• Top speed similar to Enzo 2 at same weight
• Glide performance equal to Enzo 2 at full speed
• Lightweight construction: 5.4kg in ML size
• 78 cells, optimized for performance / weight
• 2 line risers with 15cm speed limiter
• Highly effective B riser control in active air