DAVINCI Smart Snake System (SSS)

[@samu.fliagn]

A new standart in paragliding tecnology are quite big words... Lets see if other Brands will follow your design

[@faa3779]

The various paragliding manual you can find says that paragliders need to collapse to adapt to the shape of the air, all the paraglider brands that tried to make it uncollapsible had to step back because of that. When encountering strong turbulent air masses they can get in non recoverable situations that are more dangerous than a predictable collapse. It would be nice to see in long term if this can be a solution, a siv or certification procedure video will be nice to see to show the glider interact with collapse and recovery.

[@Itsallgoodtogo]

Its not a rigid frame. Chill. They didnt have nitinol back then.

[@faa3779]

@@Itsallgoodtogo but a cravatte?

[@davincigliders5478]

@faa3779 passed the EN test means that the procedure for all the processes has been carried out. Applying these new technologies to create the collapse of the glider was actually the biggest challenge for us as a test pilot. It was a tough procedure, but we did it successfully, SSS was initially applied to many more cells, but the final authentication model was applied to four cells. The cravat situation you are concerned about does not occur. SSS exists only in the center and group 2nd, Thank you.

[@JohnnyFaber]

Passed EN-A testing means it passed testing designed for gliders that came before it. Be straight. You got your product over a hurdle and time will tell, with sufficient units flown whether this design is truly beneficial.

[@faa3779]

@@davincigliders5478 thanks for the explanation, if I understand correctly this system was so stable that you have to left it only in 4 cells to get the certification done? seem like the certification process need a big review, thanks for the explanation

[@highinthesky64]

... and what about a compact packing ?...