U-Turn: LTF C FREE FORCE 3 ,the perfect wing to begin acrobatic paragliding

LTF C FREE FORCE 3
Get into the tricks!

The FREE FORCE of U-Turn is established as the perfect wing to begin acrobatic paragliding. Now the wing is upgraded: The FREE FORCE 3 got features like the Precision Profile Nose (PPN-system) which improves the start and flight characteristic. More than ever the FREE FORCE is the wing to enter the world of the cool acrobatic tricks- the genes of the reference wing THRILLER are obvious in every trick.

The FREE FORCE 3 got like the THRILLER compared to the in its time revolutionary G-FORCE a reduced aspect ratio. Because of the modern and high efficiency profile this is possible without lost in dynamics. With the AFS and the PPN-system features the FREE FORCE 3 is suited for daily use on EN B level, where most of the ratings are even better.

“The FREE FORCE 3 stands for dynamic flight fun on a high safety level. Because of the THRILLER-like manoeuvrability and agility combined with the safety reserves of the AFS, it is the perfect wing to all who want to begin acrobatic paragliding” points out chief designer Ernst Strobl the rage of use. At same time the FREE FORCE 3 got many friends in the XC pilots as well. Despite its relatively small sail, it is eager to gain altitude in thermals. With a max speed of 56km/h (fully loaded) the wing is quite fast. And the AFS cares with many small corrections for the maximum altitude when FREE FORCE pilots go for XC.

The use of the PPN technology and the abdication of the heavy nose mylar reduce the weight of the FREE FORCE 3. This more in dynamics is clear to feel in flight. Another advantage coming from the PPN is the improved starting ability. With the PPN nothing is deforming the leading edge anymore and the FREE FORCE 3 offers consistent performance for a long lifetime.

The AFS feature in a wing made for ambitious pilots- discussed after presentation of the first FREE FORCE. But the system is proven now in praxis as expected. So it is used in the FREE FORCE 3 again. The AFS in its latest version got only advantages. Dynamic figures are just easy to do and the performance reserves get in action if needed. “In dynamic manoeuvres the AFS is not active because the high internal pressure prevents interaction” says Strobl.

On the other side in tricks like the MacTwist, when the pilot mistakes the time to break the AFS breaks automatically and prevents the wing from overshooting too far in a potential dangerous level. “By the very sporty design of the profile I could increase the sail tension in the FREE FORCE 3 significant compared to an EN-A wing” announces Strobl. The increase of this effect is clear to notice. Anyhow the system is not preventing the pilot learning the tricks: The one who is breaking correct will not notice the AFS. Naturally this is not only valid for the MacTwist, for all other tricks too.

“All 44 cells of the FREE FORCE 3 are featured by the AFS”, Strobl points out. “The collapse resistance isn’t the main issue but the prevention of overshooting.” Conclusion: The one who searches a wing to get into the acrobatic flying like the pros, but wants to have a forgiving wing will find the perfect match in the FREE FORCE 3.


The total result: The use of the PPN-system together with the AFS pushes fun and dynamic. FREE FORCE III is THE more fun and performance with the extra portion safety.

Topic XC: Despite the small flat area the wing is eager in thermals. Gaining altitude is the mission of the FREE FORCE 3. Once on top the wing rewards with a minimum sink of 1,1m/s. While going for XC the wing benefits from AFS too. The system smoothes out minor turbulences by breaking automatically. This results in gaining altitude each time. In theory this is a trade off in speed, but still rests a trim of 38-39km/h and 53 to 56 km/h (full loaded) accelerated. The wing can’t hide its roots in the mega dynamic G-FORCE and THRILLER. Fly fast, high and safe! Thats the message of the FREE FORCE 3. And the one who wants to discover the tardiness no problem for the FREE FORCE 3- the average minimum speed is 23 km/h.
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