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Pilot Profile
VOLT2 - achieve your true potential
The VOLT2 is the ideal glider for XC-orientated pilots who are looking for a high-performing wing, packed to the brim with cutting-edge design technology.
Design
Goals
Featuring a completely new construction, yet following the virtues of its predecessor, the VOLT2 showcases far greater performance whilst demonstrating well-balanced flying characteristics and behaviour.
The original VOLT stood out from the crowd as a great performing classic EN-C. It was an impressive climber that provided solid feedback, balanced with flying characteristics that highlighted our renowned comfort-in-flight feel that many refer to as ‘rock solid’. The main objective that we have achieved with the VOLT2 was not to position this glider within the outer limits of the EN-C category from a handling and comfort perspective, but to offer outstanding outer limit performance.
Glider
Characteristics
Launching In flight, you’ll be highly impressed with the VOLT2’s agility and responsive nature. Turning is sharper with direct feel, ensuring that turning into thermals provides the pilot with perfect feedback from the canopy – allowing you to feel more connected to accurate coring. Stability has been increased by the implementation of a prominent shark-nose.
Design Details
New Geometry
The VOLT2 features race lines, highlighting a completely new line-geometry that provides a line reduction. On each line level there are now just 2 main-lines (2A, 2B, 2C), which reduces the total line length (29m/10% @size M), reduces drag, and greatly improves performance.
Outstanding Performance
Our newly designed airfoil is one of the key elements to the VOLT2’s class leading performance. The glider remains extremely balanced in moving air and demonstrates improved climbing characteristics, especially in headwind tasks. These efficiencies mean you’ll be delighted to be arriving at your destination faster and higher than ever before.
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Riser
The VOLT2’s riser system has been developed specifically to provide best performance under acceleration, and features ergonomic rear riser steering loops. Bar pressure has been reduced, and you will immediately recognise that bar travel in its entirety provides usable speed without the ever present threat of dropping off. |
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Features
As you can expect, the VOLT2 places check marks all of the boxes with regard to cutting edge design technology:
• Shark-Nose
• VORTEX HOLES® at the tips and outside cell trailing edges work to diffuse vortex drag by releasing redundant pressure, which is further improving performance.
• Nose-Wires are polyamide rods in the leading edge keep the profile in perfect shape and improve stability and launch characteristics.
• Double 3D-Cut upper sail and 3D-Cut lower sail
• Razor-Edge L/E - A specially designed trailing edge which optimises the profile and reduces drag.
• Cross-Straps
• Mini-Ribs, in the trailing edge improve surface finish and reduce drag.
• Ingenious Rib and V-Rib-System
• Ultra-new line geometry and line reduction
Superlight
VOLT2 Superlight constructed for XC fanatics, Vol Bivouac enthusiasts and all pilots who refuse to carry heavy equipment!
The VOLT2 SL - just like it's predecessor; is an impressive climber that provides solid feedback, balanced with flying characteristics that highlight our renowned comfort-in-flight feel.
Following the design philosophy of all Superlight models, the VOLT2 SL is manufactured with the Porcher Skytex 27 double-coated cloth for the bottom-sail, ribs and part of the top-sail.
Risers are robust and support the fast sorting of lines. Maillons are provided as a factory standard.
Due to the reduced weight of the canopy, the glider inflates without effort. This feature is an important benefit for high alpine launches so you can avoid the tricky moments normally experienced with getting airborne at altitude.
In comparison to the standard variant that many refer to as ‘rock solid’, pilots will notice a softer and more direct feel. This helps to sniff thermals, and provides even better climbing abilities.
Colours
You can design your own glider using our custom colour picker. Stand out from the gaggle with your own colour combination.
To get a quote and estimated delivery time for your custom colour simply copy and email the linkof the colourpicker to your local distributor.
VOLT2 SuperLight edition is available in the "LITE" colours as standard.
The SuperLight edition can be customised with a different colour leading edge and design stripes.
The main top and bottom surface is offered in white.
| Materials
Regular Version |
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| Top
Sail: DOMINICO - DOKDO-30DMF(WR) 40 Gramm |
Top
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-070,090,130 |
| Bottom
Sail: DOMINICO - N20DMF(WR) 35 Gramm |
Middle
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-130,190 |
| Ribs:
DOMINICO 30D hard |
Main
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-230,280,360 |
| Riser:
13mm Aramid with Polyester covered |
Maillons:
4,3mm JOO-TECH/Korea |
| Materials
Superlight Version |
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| Top
Sail: DOMINICO - DOKDO-N20DMF(WR) – 35 Gramm |
Top
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-070,090,130 |
| Top
Sail: Porcher Skytex 27 classic II |
Middle
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-130,190 |
| Bottom
sail: Porcher Skytex 27 classic II |
Main
lines: EDELRID 8000/U-230,280,360 |
| Ribs:
Porcher Skytex 27 hard |
Maillons:
Softlinks |
| Risers:
13mm Aramid with Polyester covered - LIROS |
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Nachprüfanweisung
- Service Instructions
Glider
AirPack (delivered
with standard version)
50/50
AirPack (delivered with
SuperLight version)
Riser Bag
AirDesign Glider
Bag (Size M)
Folder including manual (USB stick), repair kit and AirDesign stickers
What
Robert Haider says:
First
flight on the VOLT2 - personal best at Speikboden with a 214 km FAI!
I launched and felt immediately at home. I was flying the glider on the top
weight range and I noticed that the glider is faster than its predecessor.
The canopy is very stable and precise in feedback. The brake pressure is
reduced compared to the original VOLT, but is still progressive. I was
stunned by the improved climbing characteristics. The glider gave me a lot
of confidence; so flying accelerated underneath the clouds was amazing.
You feel the energy of this glider while coring a thermal, and because of
its pressure and stability, even small tip collapses are pretty much
non-existent.
As the glider is constructed with only 2 main lines, big ears are very
efficient and stable. The best part of the flight was at the end around
eight o´clock in the evening. I was gliding down Ahrnthal with
tailwind and then the convergence started and I was able to get to the
landing field! A perfect day with this new glider and many more to come!
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Michaela Branstätter
on the VOLT2:
First
flight and my new personal record of a 1993,55 km FAI with an impressive
26,47 km/h average speed!
I was very curious about the successor to the original VOLT, and I received
one of the first demonstrator models and travelled to Speikboden with Robert
Haider. Immediately within the first thermal,I felt very comfortable. The
glider feels sharper and more agile while thermaling.
Quickly I found myself at cloudbase, and soon after I was testing the
performance of accelerated flight. I was surprised of the improved gliding
and stability. The glider provides accurate feedback so I stayed
accelerated, even through turbulence. The result of this day showed an
impressive 26,47 km/h average speed. This is a huge step forward for me.
After 7,5 hours of flying and a big smile on my face I knew that this glider
was my next step in achieving my true potential.
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