GEO 4

It’s more than a Geo!Using design and construction techniques from our Performance Project wings(the LM5) and our Ultralite Range (the UL3), the new Geo 4 is an incredible700g* less than its predecessor. Furthermore, it includes all of theperformance improvements of the Buzz Z4 with the comfort and ease of use thathas made it our most popular Buzz, ever. The Geo 4 is without question the mostversatile and comfortable lightweight wing that we have ever built, and isideal for a vast range of pilots seeking an all-around light wing withexcellent comfort and ease of use in the Light-Intermediate class.

Our mission with the Geo4was to retain the balance of comfort and agility and performance that has madethe Z4 one of our all-time favourites, but reduce the weight and packing volumeto make it an ideal wing for travel, long hikes, or even Vol-Biv and XCadventures. Ozone’s research into light-wing construction began back in 2001with the introduction of the Peak. Development continued with Ozone wingsappearing in every X-Alps race since the first in 2003, and several vol-bivdistance records set by Ozone Team pilots in the Himalayas. The Geo 4incorporates all of the know-how and experience gained during the last 13 yearsof lightweight R&D.

The Geo4 is similar tothe Geo3 and features the same amount of cells, same aspect ratio, and sameplanform, however there are many unseen features that have significantlyincreased performance whilst massively reducing weight and packing volume.Visible changes include a new intake shape; this aids inflation behaviour andreduces unwanted vibrations along with improving efficiency and pitch stabilityfor better feel and better glide performance in real XC conditions. Performancehas been further increased by reducing the overall line consumption by 13%.Thanks to construction techniques taken directly from the LM5 and Ultraliteseries, the Geo4 is 700g lighter than its predecessor!

The Geo 4’s handling isintuitive, and centering on the lift has never been easier. The wing feelshighly compact, with a perfect coordination of roll and yaw in the climb. Inactive air, the feedback from the wing is gentle and predictable; filtering airmovements in an understandable way.

Thanks to the lighteroverall construction, pilots will notice a significant improvement in overallperformance compared to the Buzz Z4. Better comportment during launch, anextra-agile feel in thermals, and less overall sail inertia all contribute to aglobal performance upgrade compared to the Z4, with no sacrifice in passivesafety.

The Geo4, like itspredecessor is suitable for a wide range of pilots. With passive safety andcomfort suitable for newer pilots and handling and glide performance for themore experienced, the Geo 4 is a highly capable and extremely versatile wing.In our opinion, it is perhaps the best all-around wing in our range, as it encompassesan incredible amount of comfort and solid performance for its category, alldelivered in a lightweight and low-volume package. We can’t wait to hear whatyou think, so please write to us and tell us about your flights with it.

SIZES

* Glider weight with “light” risers. Please add 140g for the “standard”risers.

MATERIALS

·        Top Surface Cloth: Dominico N20D MF /Porcher 7000 E71

·        Bottom Surface Cloth: Porcher 7000 E71

·        Rib cloth: Porcher 7000 E29 / Dominico 30DFM

·        Upper lines: Edelrid 8000U- 90/70kg

·        Mid lines: Liros DSL 140/70kg

·        Lower Lines: Edelrid 7343-230/190kg & LirosDSL 140kg

RISER OPTIONS

Note: We recommend the standard webbing risers for most pilots as they arethe easiest to handle, and the most durable. For those who are seeking to shaveevery possible gram of weight off of their pack, the light risers areavailable.

DOWNLOADS

·        Line Chart

·        Rigging Diagram