THE MANTRA R12

The Mantra R12 is the latest edition of the legendary R series. The OzoneR&D team have spent the last eighteen months refining and perfecting theR11 to suit the highly demanding requirements of expert pilots who aresearching for the best possible high performance XC wing. With refined handlingand a more comfortable feel in flight, the R12 retains all of the glideperformance of the R11 but with more intuitive and direct handling. It is forexpert pilots who require uncompromised high performance for the most seriousXC flying.

The R12 shares the same planform, arc and shark-nose profile as the R11,but includes several modifications to further improve its feel and behavior.Tension across the entire wing, but most notably in the trailing edge, has beenmodified. As a result, the wing has a tighter feel and more cohesive behaviorin turbulent air. The brake fan has also been modified to improve handling andthe overall feel of the glider.

These refinements contribute to a more linear brake response. The wing isnow more direct and responsive to brake input, which helps improve the initialturn response and the precision during the turn. It is very precise andmaneuverable. The improved responsiveness of the brakes also helps manage thewing in turbulent air. There is a more direct feel compared to the R11 and theinformation through the brakes is more predictable making pitch control easierto manage and more effective. Because the R12 is an uncompromised XC wing, andbecause the XAlps R11 prototypes proved to be very nice, the R12 uses 27g clothfor the undersurface. The resulting reduction in weight increases the precisionand feel in the air and makes the wing overall nicer to fly.

The R12 is fast. It is faster than any certified paraglider and has morethan enough top speed for efficient XC flights. However, compared to the R11,the top speed has been reduced. this is a result of the modified trailing edgetension and the fact that there is no longer a need for such a high top speedsfor racing in final glides. Although very stable, the R12 can still reactaggressively to closures in severe turbulence, just like any other Open Classwing. Only consider this wing if you have the necessary experience and skillsto fly such wings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Although the R12 is very comfortable to fly, it is stillan Open Class wing and is solely meant for highly expert pilots who know how tofly an Open Class wing.

SIZES MANTRA R12

MATERIALS

·        Top Surface Cloth : Dominico30D

·        Bottom Surface Cloth : Porcher7000

·        Supported Ribs : Porcher 9017E29A

·        Unsupported Ribs : Porcher 7000

·        Upper lines : Edelrid 8000U

·        Mid lines : Edelrid 8000U

·        Lower Lines : Edelrid 8000U

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MANTRA R12 LEADING EDGE REINFORCEMENT

The plastic inserts atthe leading edge of the Mantra R12 and certain other Ozone wings are easilyreplaceable without cutting or sewing. Please clickhere to read the instructional pdf.