The Ventus; Introduction - Nova VENTUS Handbuch

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The VENTUS

Introduction

The VENTUS is a modern all-round harness that offers exceptional fun, many clever
details and, above all, high levels of passive safety. In addition to a classic foam
protector, there is a viscoelastic back protector.
The ergonomic parachute container enables a particularly reliable deployment. We
confirmed this with intensive in-house tests, which well surpassed the stipulated
certification test procedures. Its sporty look, the ergonomic seat geometry and
its small packing volume make the VENTUS the ideal companion for every flight.
Enjoyment of flight
The hang-point height was optimised so that all sizes of the VENTUS are pleasant
and stable to fly. Thanks to the honeycomb seat plate and the well-thought-out
seat geometry, it responds very well to weight-shift and provides direct feedback
even during dynamic manoeuvres. Additionally, the protector made by the German
firm SAS-TEC provides excellent back support. The soft backrest made from Air
Mesh, in combination with the central ventilation strip, rounds off the seat comfort.
With the VENTUS, long flights are relaxed and comfortable.
Intuitive operation
Well-thought-out components make this harness simple for beginners and will
equally enthuse experienced pilots. The colour-coding featured on the PRION,
IBEX and ION 5 Light risers is replicated on the VENTUS. The main hang-points
and buckles are green on the right side and red on the left side. Adjusting the seat
angle, the shoulder straps and the chest strap is possible in flight – not just on the
ground!
Dependable deployment
The VENTUS has an ergonomically optimised parachute container and we
tested deployment in a multitude of directions. The EN standard for harnesses only
stipulates that the release force for the parachute must be between 2 and
7 daN – testing deployment in different directions is not required. Additionally, this
functionality was tested with significant forces on the G-Force Trainer. In an
emergency the parachute may be deployed in any flying position and even with
high g-forces, it will deploy reliably.
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