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Sol Kangaroo 4
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After 2 years of tests, many prototypes and several hours flying, we present the KANGAROO FOUR that innovates in performance and construction of tandem gliders.

Features:

  • Flexible battens;
  • Mini-Ribs;
  • Vectran® ULTIMATE lines;
  • 65 cells;
  • Hybrid fabrics;
  • 6,25 real A/R;
  • 4,61 projected  A/R.
 


Technologies

SOL technologies for performance and comfort applied on KANGAROO FOUR 

 

 



The Project 

The KANGAROO FOUR requires experienced and qualified tandem pilots. The performance and handling of the KANGAROO FOUR make the key difference between the tandem paragliders.

The efficiency is similar to a high performance paraglider. Its maneuverability allows to climb even in the smallest and weakest thermals. It is an excellent compromise between ease of use and performance to conquer great flights.

 



Flight Characteristics

The increase of aspect ratio allows a precise pilotage for active pilots that like to apply bodyshift, as well as for passive pilots who prefer to act more on the brakes. This characteristic allows great efficiency in weak and strong thermals, always maintining its shape solid and stable.

Flight characteristics:

  • Progressive brakes;
  • Precise and comfortable pilotage;
  • High Internal Pressure (PBP);
  • Stability in maximum speed (PBP);
  • High passive safety;
  • Excellent take-off, even without wind;
  • Great efficiency in thermals and transitions.
 

 

Construction Characteristics

The KANGAROO FOUR has a sofisticated construction for its category:
  • 65 cells, 12 being closed;
  • Diagonal bands (A, B, C e D) in all cells;
  • Central Diagonal Double V-Tabs (DVT);
  • Mini-Ribs;
  • Flexible battens (BT technology);
  • New line layout, with consumption reduction of 15%;
  • System of direct connection to the brake lines;
  • PBP - Pressure Booster Profile: New profile design that maintains form and pressure and increases performance in the whole speed range;
  • Trimmers for acceleration;
  • Big ear risers.

The materials used were carefully chosen, which guarantees a superior durability and high level of safety.

 
 

Design and Construction

The KANGAROO FOUR uses a new profile that has been fully developed on the simulator. The result is stability combined with performance.

The layout is progressive and moderrn, an elaborated construction of 65 cells and a bigger projected aspect ratio in relation to its predecessor. This allows to use the broad spectrum of the profile without prescinding from the safety and excellent controllability of the project.

More efficient and sophisticated calculations were used with the result of a very clean and extremely smooth canopy. Diagonal bands in all cells reduce the quantity of lines and optimise the control precision.

 
  
Technical Specs
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Brand Sol
Specs
    S Kangaroo4 L  
Zoom Zoom 0,97 1 1,04  
Células Celss 65 65 65  
Envergadura Projetada Projected Wingspan 11,74 12,1 12,58 m
Área Projetada Projected Surface 29,89 31,77 34,36 m2
Alongamento Projetado Projected A/R 4,61 4,61 4,61  
Envergadura Real Real Wingspan 14,74 15,20 15,81 m
Área Real Real Surface 34,80 36,99 40,01 m2
Alongamento Real Real A/R 6,25 6,25 6,25  
Diâmetro das Linhas Line Diameter  0,6-1-1,2-1,5-2,1-2,5  mm
Altura Height 917 944 980 cm
Perfil Máximo Maximum Profile 295 304 316 cm
Perfil Mínimo Minimum Profile 47 48 50 cm
Peso da Vela Weight 8,4 8,9 9,6 kg
Peso de Decolagem Take off weight 140-170
308-374
140-204
308-449
160-220
352-484
kg
lbs
Afundamento Mínimo Sink Rate Min 1 1 1 m/s
Velocidade Mínima Minimum Speed 24 +/-1 24 +/- 1 24 +/-1 km/h
Velocidade Trimm Speed 42 +/-1 42 +/-1 42 +/-1 km/h
Velocidade Máxima Maximum Speed 52 +/-1 52 +/- 1 52 +/-1 km/h
Planeio Glide 10,6 10,6 10,6  
Assentos Places 2 2 2  
Certificação Certification Load Test C Load Test LTF/EN
 
Material

Since 1991 SOL has been producing and following the evolution of materials and products. Our experience makes us choose the materials carefully, thus guaranteeing a good stability and a high safety level. All SOL paragliders are manufactured in our own plant, certified by DHV


Top/Bottom:  WTX 40 gr/m2 Nylon 6.6 HT PU+Silicone 

Profiles: Pro-Nyl 42 gr/m2 Nylon 6.6 HT PU hard

Reinforcements: Nylon Battens (profile front) 

Lines:  

  • Cousin Vectran® ULTIMATE:  0,6 mm, 0,9 mm, 1,0 mm, 1,2 mm, 1,4 mm 
  • Cousin Technora Superaram: 1,5 mm, 2,1 mm, 2,5 mm  


Risers: Premium 19 x 2,0 mm flat multi  Bl. 1.600 kg 

Carabiners: Ansung Precision 4mm 800kg 

Pulleys:  Nautos/SOL 

Package Includes
→ Big deluxe backpack → Risers protection sack → Spread Bar
→ Internal protection bag → Wind sock M → User Manual
→ Compression strap → Basic repair kit → Cap
→ Measuring Tape - easy check → Sack Pack  

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Availability
2-6 weeks