The ROOKIE M and S passed the DHV tests with the expected low level 1-2 rating.
Production has already started. The first demo wings will be delivered next week.
The ROOKIE is based on the SYNTAX. Main differences:
- much less lines: we managed to realize a very efficient rigging system: the ROOKIE M has 268m of lines: see tech data!
- more performance: the reduced line drag offers a feelable step forward in performance: specially in the discipline "rising in weak thermals" the Rookie is a class of it's own!
- less weight, less volume: most of the upper sail is made from 40g/sqm cloth: even better takoff and safety!
- new wing curve, more sail tension and form stability
- new brake line geometry: these attributes are offering a more agile handling, still continuing very good damping over all axes.
- hybrid line setup from PPSL and Technora: offering the best from both
- new color design: the most obvious
What remains the same:
- the airfoil, planform, cell number and line length: this attributes seem to have reached a kind of optimum for this targets.
- the legendary safety: soft collapses, very high stability, very easy in all maneuvers
- very high safety in the deep spiral
- the endless brake travel and the very low stall speed
- the suitability for beginners
- the very easy fun, experienced pilots love
