Ozone release Lyght two-liner

Ozone’s eagerly anticipated lightweight answer to the Photon has finally landed. First revealed at the Stubai Cup in March, the new Lyght is 800 grams lighter and offers the “highest performance lightweight experience possible in the Sport (EN C) class,” says the manufacturer.

The Lyght is a designed as solid and dependable two-liner for “big mountain adventures” and is designed for “experienced pilots who want the improved inflation, agility and handling inherent in light wings”.

So what’s new? Ozone say it’s “a real two-liner, allowing the pilot direct angle-of-attack control throughout the speed range using a new adjustable B-riser control system developed specifically for the Lyght”.

The reduced sail weight makes a noticeable difference in the handling. The weight reduction is due to a complex internal structure derived from the Zeolite GT development. The ultralight internals yield the same solidity and rigidity with reduced sail weight and improved handling.

Like the Photon, the Lyght is compact and solid throughout the speed range thanks to the stable profile, and the span and chordwise sail cohesion. It is trimmed for safety and ease of use. But it’s the performance of the wing that really stands out claim Ozone. “We have never flown an EN C wing with so much glide.”

They also say it’s the fastest EN C they have ever built, with a top speed only slightly less than the Zeno 2. “Importantly it is solid and comfortable at these speeds and the winglets improve the roll stability for higher levels of efficiency in accelerated flight.”

They say its lightweight construction improves the inflation and handling characteristics, while the improved sail cohesion and moderate aspect ratio makes it manageable and comfortable to fly in turbulent air. At 6.5 the aspect ratio is the same as the Photon. In terms of passive safety, Ozone say it has very similar behaviour to the Delta 4 but stress this is a wing for experienced pilots with recent SIV experience.

The Lyght is available in five sizes, from 60kg to 115kg.
It is priced at €6,250 for ML.
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