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This is the high performance glider in the AXIS range and provides excellent responses and feedback to the pilot.
Its handling is precise and direct and the turn efficient.
The Power Venus II is a glider made specially for competition and XC pilots, for
pilots who appreciate the safety of serial gliders, and for pilots flying
recreationally but with experience.
Picture by Leslie Britt |
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The design is based on the mix of the highly successful Venus and the Mercury competition gliders.
With an improved glide and more homogenous handling, the Power Venus II is a fast, dynamic, but also stable and predictable glider.
It is designed for excellent glide at speed, direct handling and good behavior.
It provides excellent feedback while also feeling reassuring and solid.
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For some pilots it can be a final glider because of the ideal combination of high performance and safety.
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Picture by Leslie Britt |
RACE VERSION ADDITION !!! In addition to their very successful Power Venus II, Axis recently add RX version for serious XC pilots. The main differences between certified version and RX (uncertified) version are: - Faster top speed - More direct handling - All lines are unsheathed - Trim risers option
| Data |
| Size |
XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| Zoom % |
88 |
92 |
96 |
100 |
104 |
110 |
| Max wing chord (m) |
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221.26 |
230.88 |
240.50 |
250.12 |
264.55 |
| Area (m2) |
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21.22 |
23.10 |
25.07 |
27.12 |
30.33 |
| Span (m) |
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12.14 |
12.67 |
13.20 |
13.73 |
14.52 |
| Aspect ratio |
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6.95 |
6.95 |
6.95 |
6.95 |
6.95 |
| Projected area (m2) |
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18.16 |
19.77 |
21.45 |
23.20 |
25.95 |
| Projected span (m) |
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9.47 |
9.88 |
10.29 |
10.70 |
11.32 |
| Projected A/R (m2) |
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4.94 |
4.94 |
4.94 |
4.94 |
4.94 |
| Number of cells |
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77 |
77 |
77 |
77 |
77 |
| Weight range (kg) |
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60-80 |
70-95 |
85-110 |
100-125 |
115-145 |
| Homologation |
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EN-D |
EN-D |
EN-D |
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Axis reduced the weight of the canopy by the application of new materials, which also increase the safety.
Material reinforcements are added between the exterior line tabs and all the stitching is on the inside of the wing for greater protection.
An innovation – The newly designed “special differential speed-system” increases speed while reducing the chances of collapses at maximum speed.
 Picture by Marty Hathaway
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 Picture by Marty Hathaway
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Axis achieved these excellent characteristics by using high quality materials (Porcher Marine Scrim W420) on the leading edge of the glider and new materials which have reduced the weight of the canopy, also increasing its safety.
The canopy is made of Skytex S 9017, a water repellent material that has high UV reflectivity.
Materials
Upper and lower surface :
- Color fabric: Skytex New 9017 40g/m2 with E77A "water repellent" finish
- White fabric: Skytex New 9017 40g/m2 with E38A "medium" finish
Profile - Ribs (white) :
- Skytex New 9017 40 g/m2 with E29A "hard finish"
- Skytex New 9017 40 g/m2 with E38A "medium" finish
Lines:
The lines are made of a Dyneema based new material, Liros PPSL. Characteristics include minimum stretching and much higher durability. |
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Choix de couleurs standard
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Comes with:
1 Stuff bag;
1 Inner bag;
1 Risers bag;
1 Belt
1 Speed bar;
1 Manual;
1 T-shirt.
Picture by Brian Scott
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Picture
by Leslie Britt
