Ultimate performance.
For ambitious goals.
With the POISON4, we present our ultimate performance wing, specially designed for the high demands of XC record hunters and competition pilots. Through meticulous attention to detail, we have developed a two-liner that impresses with outstanding performance and remarkable top speed! Additionally, the POISON4 offers the necessary comfort to achieve long-record flights. For pilots who fly efficiently in dolphin style along the ridge, use the accelerator permanently, and need high stability to glide to the next thermal with maximum precision, the POISON4 is the perfect tool to achieve their ambitious projects.
Our ultimate performance wing – built for top times, podium positions and personal records.
Our ultimate performance wing – built for top times, podium positions and personal records.
HOW DOES THE POISON FLY?
A glider of this class requires not only sophisticated construction and perfected tension distribution but also extremely low manufacturing tolerances. With the POISON4, we have exceeded these requirements. The result is a canopy with an exceptionally smooth surface, which, in combination with the performance-optimized profile, delivers outstanding performance.
The ideal pressure distribution ensures high stability. Combined with perfectly tuned damping around the longitudinal and lateral axes, it enables an extremely efficient flying style. The POISON4 is also exceptionally resistant to canopy disturbances. When the accelerator is engaged, the speed increase is enormous, and the wing flies extremely precisely. This not only increases your average speed, but the high top speed also provides a significant advantage, especially during the final glide in competitions.
The performance-optimized handling offers the ideal mix, ensuring the wing responds excellently to control inputs in turbulent conditions while maintaining efficient flight. The moderate control pressure and easily responsive B-steering provide a lot of comfort and ensure you land relaxed at your goal during your record flights.
2 LINE LEVELS WITH B-STEERING
Reduces the number of lines and the resulting drag. Allows a fast, efficient flying style.
Advantages: more performance, full control when flying accelerated and a better overview at launch.
3D-SHAPING
A precise calculation of the leading edge geometry and the installation of an additional strip of fabric reduce wrinkling in this sensitive part of the glider.
Advantages: exact wing shape, more performance.
SHARK NOSE
Together with a corresponding wing design, the shark nose technology improves pressure distribution in the canopy substantially.
Advantages: much more solid flying feeling and substantial performance gain, especially when gliding on bar.
MINI RIBS
Doubling the number of cells at the trailing edge increases its shape stability substantially.
Advantage: fewer vortices improve the aerodynamics and with it the performance.
RIGID FOIL
Nylon wires keep the leading edge and the profile in shape and ensure constant ram air pressure.
Advantages: better take-off behavior and more performance.
SMART LINK SYSTEM
Color coded seams on the risers to ensure that the risers are connected correctly and without being twisted.
red = left / blue = right
| Size | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cells | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Area flat (m²) | 21.86 | 23.0 | 24.16 | 25.36 |
| Area projected (m²) | 19.06 | 20.05 | 21.06 | 22.11 |
| Wingspan flat (m) | 12.28 | 12.6 | 12.91 | 13.23 |
| Wingspan projected (m) | 10.19 | 10.45 | 10.71 | 10.98 |
| Aspect ratio flat | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Aspect ratio projected | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.45 |
| max. profile depth (cm) | 224 | 230 | 236 | 241 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Certified weight range (kg) | 75 - 95 | 85 - 105 | 95 - 115 | 105 - 125 |
| Homologation | LTF/EN D | LTF/EN D | LTF/EN D | LTF/EN D |
| Upper sail front | Dominico 30DMF |
| Upper sail back | Porcher Skytex 27 double coated |
| Bottom sail | Porcher Skytex 27 double coated |
| Profiles | Porcher Skytex 40 hard / Skytex 27 hard |
| Diagonals | Porcher Skytex 40 hard |
| Straps | Porcher Skytex 40 hard |
| Main lines | Edelrid 8001U - 470/340/230/190/130; Liros PPSLS 125 |
| Middle lines | Edelrid 8001U - 230/190/130/90/70/50; 9200-30 |
| Top lines | Edelrid 8001U - 90/70/50; 9200-30 |
| Main brake line | Liros DFLP 200/32 |
| Middle brake lines | Edelrid 8001U - 190/50; 9200-30 |
| Top brake lines | Edelrid 9200-30 |
| Risers | Güth & Wolf 12 mm Gurtband |
Which advantages does the B-steering enable?
The B-steering is – besides the low line resistance – the biggest advantage of the 2-liner technology. This allows for a very efficient and fast flying style when accelerated. The effort required is many times less compared to 3-liners.
What do I have to consider with the B-steering?
In general, control via the B-risers cannot replace the brake, therefore we recommend using the B-steering only in accelerated flight. In addition, the B-steering can also be used at trim speed. However, care must be taken to set only short, corrective impulses, otherwise there is a risk of stalling the wing due to strong inputs!
Do the nylon wires in the glider need any special attention or packing method?
Due to the stiffness of the rigid foils, care must be taken when packing that the rigid foils do not bend, deform or kink. We therefore recommend using the supplied GUARDBAG and the packing tube.
You can find our recommended packing instructions in the PRO GUIDE or in the video.
Only with careful packing the POISON4 will keep its maximum performance and fly cleanly over a long period of time. If the POISON4 is not going to be used for a long time, we recommend storing the glider lengthways in the GUARDBAG and not to fold it.
After how many flying hours must the POISON4 be trimmed?
With only two line levels, trim changes have a greater effect on flight performance. Since the trim change is greater in the beginning, we recommend checking the trim after the first 25 hours of flying. After that it depends on how carefully you treat the glider, how often and where you fly. As a guideline, we recommend checking the trim at least once a year.
What are the glide ratio (L/D), trim and maximum speeds?
We know that these data are interesting for you as a pilot, but for us to publish them would be a bad idea for the following reasons:
1) The difference between aerodynamically better and less good harnesses, or seating positions, can be a glide ratio or more.
2) Performance increases with the size of the glider. A large glider will always outperform the same glider in a smaller size.
3) There is no normed method of testing the performance of paragliders. For example, speed varies with altitude and the associated different air pressure, but also with the total weight of the system.
Can I pull big ears on the POISON4?
Yes, it is possible to put big ears over the bs3-mainline. You can find detailed instructions in the PRO GUIDE.
Can I simulate collapses on the POISON4?
The POISON4 has been certified with folding lines. Provoking side and front collapses by pulling on the A-risers is therefore not possible. Folding lines are absolutely necessary for the simulation of collapses. The folding line set is not part of the scope of delivery and can be ordered including installation instructions from your skywalk dealer.
How do I calculate my take-off weight?
Take-off weight is calculated by adding the weight of the pilot including clothes to the weight of the equipment. The equipment consists of the harness, the reserve chute, the paraglider itself, and any flight instruments and other baggage you may carry (e.g. rucksack, etc.).
Is it OK for me to shorten the brake lines on my skywalk paraglider?
Changing the length of the brake lines can have a negative effect on the flying characteristics and extreme flight behavior. The paraglider needs a little more lead when flying on speed bar, otherwise the glider could be braked unintentionally, leading to a loss of performance. When performig extreme flying maneuvers, shortening the brake lines too much can cause complications during recovery from collapses, parachutal stall, etc.
Am I allowed to make modifciations to my skywalk paraglider?
No, because the glider is certified the way it is delivered to you. Even the brake line length is part of the trim and must not be changed.
Your POISON4 package
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- 1x GUARDBAG
- 1x Packing Tube
- 1x Basic Guide
- 1x Multifunktionstuch