If the pilot has enough height he can then steer the Beamer 3 away from danger (e.g. Then, after its steering lines have been activated, the Rogallo’s forward speed can be used. For example, if the Beamer opens alongside a rock face, or in strong wind, its initial descent will be almost vertical.
This results in even less forward speed and provides what most pilots need – the advantages of a round canopy’s vertical flight path, plus those of a steerable forwards-flying Rogallo. The Beamer 3 achieves Its stability, among other things, by its low wing loading.Īs a special feature, we elected to further develop the braked opening configuration for the Rogallo – successfully applied to the Beamer 2. It goes into very slow forward flight and therefore does not encourage the paraglider to disturb it.
After a fast opening, the Beamer 3 quickly takes control. Here the Beamer 3 really plays its trump card and is far superior to the smaller models on the market in this respect. After reserve opening, the paraglider can stay attached (the usual emergency situation – no quick release/cutaway). When developing a Rogallo our main focus is how it works with the paraglider. The additional braking effect of a paraglider reduces this value to less than 3m/s. The EN certification authority has confirmed a sink rate of 3.9 m/s at a maximum weight of 130 kg (without the paraglider). Low wing loading and modest forward speed give the Beamer 3 an unrivaled low sink rate. The Beamer 3’s special shape and particular folding technique help it open up to 50% faster than normal round canopies the Beamer 3 is setting EN Test records.Īssuming a reserve is open with its paraglider in a stable situation the next most important thing is sink speed. If a reserve has to be thrown at low altitude – and that is often the case – a single second can make all the difference. Opening time is the most important reserve criterion. A completely redeveloped Beamer 3 riser system improves opening, operation and installation – the success story continues! The Beamer 3 builds on the best features of the Beamer 2.
Its proven concept, new features and improved qualities convincingly established the Beamer 2 in the market. In 2010 the Beamer 2 set another benchmark for steerable reserves. Our Rogallo concept changed the scene for ever, and the Beamer 1 still waits, ready for action, in many harnesses.
In 1995 the Beamer opened a new chapter in the history of paraglider reserve parachutes.