Ozone have announced the release of the Viper 3, their classic competition wing for advanced pilots, which is “tuned more for performance than for freestyle or slalom”.
They say,
It is a high aspect ratio design aimed at highly experienced PPG pilots who are looking for a wing with high efficiency, the ability to climb easily in lifting air and great XC performance. It is not suitable for training or for intermediate pilots.
It is recommended to fly the Viper 3 using a harness with low hangpoints, to allow weightshift and active piloting. Experienced PG pilots who are looking for a more advanced crossover wing will also enjoy the Viper 3.
Alex Mateos has been competing on it this year, and so far has won gold in the UK Open Championships, French Open Championships and the World Paramotor Championships.
Its sharknose profile is the most efficient profile we have used in PPG design to date, and its behaviour in thermals is similar to a paragliding wing with very good climb and glide performance and progressive and intuitive handling that transmits moderate feedback to the pilot.
The Viper 3’s speed is easily accessible and it is not necessary to overpower the wing with a large engine to maintain level flight – the Viper 3 maintains excellent glide performance even in its most accelerated configurations.
The company say the newly designed risers feature high quality ball bearing pulleys on the B risers for a super smooth and light accelerator pressure, and its new tip steering system is simple, clean and comfortable to use. The mini-toggles have been replaced with a flexible plastic tube set between two balls.
When engaged, the TST line moves freely inside the tube yet remains affixed to the risers, so the system has less clutter than previous versions and there are no free ends that can become entangled. The new system is more efficient in accelerated configurations and is better suited to precision piloting than any other system we have previously used.
Newly designed risers on the Ozone Viper 3
The Viper 3 is available in three colours and four sizes.
More information on Ozone’s website
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