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New DHV 1-2 class Glider




Shall we dance?


Dancing SALSA is about moving.
Moving graciously, moving passionately.
Silently cutting the air.

SALSA embraces you gently.
Responds to you willingly, following you submissively.

Flying SALSA is getting high – high in your aspirations, high in your desire.
High, high in the skies.
Far far in your dreams.



The Poet

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Keara Leading Edge Detail - Valve Closed (Trim Speed)
Keara Leading Edge Detail - Valve Open (Max Speed)



Salsa is a breakthrough design in paragliding.

It features "HIT Valves", a new concept (introduced by Apco), improving stability and performance at high speed/low angle of attack.

"HIT Valves" (High-Speed Intake Valves - pat. pending)) increase the internal pressure of the wing both during accelerated flight and in extreme situations, dramatically improving safety and performance.

"How it Works": The Standard leading edge intakes on a paraglider are placed on the stagnation point of the profile at trim speed. This ensures maximum internal pressure of the canopy for this angle of attack.

Once you accelerate, the wing is flying at a lower angle of attack, and therefore the stagnation point moves higher on the nose of the profile. The "HIT Valve", placed above the leading edge openings, opens automatically when the stagnation point moves over the valves, pressurizing the wing. Only a few valves are necessary over the span of the leading edge to pressurize the entire wing at higher speeds.

The Valves are kept closed at trim speed by the internal pressure of the wing.



The time for SALSA has arrived and APCO is launching the long awaited new DHV 1-2 class glider. It has been designed to be the backbone of our 2005 range of gliders.

Carefully crafted to insure success and justify the hopes and promise its name carries.

Performance boundaries are pushed further, handling is even sweeter and safety more reassuring.

Ground handling and launch are easier than ever.

The glider weight has been sharply reduced. A new planform and profile help for top performance in its’ class. Safety, feel and handling will remind you of APCO classics, but turn coordination is more precise and brake response is immediate and direct.

SALSA is equipped with HIT valves – standard on all latest APCO gliders. They guarantee the widest speed range on accelerator, and safe excellent glide across the speed range. Sophisticated riser with split A is also a major contributor to SALSA'S advantage over the competition, on glide at speed.

Color design – following the new APCO spirit – unique, outstanding and bright.

 
SALSA TECHNICAL DATA
Size X-Small Small Medium Large

Cells

(32*3)+(2*2)+4

(33*3)+(2*2)+4

(35*3)+(2*2)+4

(37*3)+(2*2)+4

Area m 2

25.7

26.7

28.6

30.5

Area (projected) m 2

23.1

24.1

25.4

27.1

Span (incl. Stabiliser) m

11.65

11.98

12.65

13.32

Span (projected) m

9.8

10

10.5

11.0

Aspect Ratio

5.3

5.4

5.6

5.8

Aspect Ratio (projected)

4.2

4.2

4.4

4.5

Pilot Weight, Kg (all up)

60-75

70 - 90

80 - 105

100-130

Weight of Canopy Kg

6.4

6.7

7.0

7.3

Root Cord m

2.9

2.9

2.9

2.9

Tip Cord m

0.23

0.23

0.23

0.23

Length of Lines on B m

7.19

7.19

7.59

7.61

Total length of line used m

387

388

406

430

SALSA PERFORMANCE DATA
V-min. 21 km/h
V-trim 35 km/h
V-max. 48 km/h
Min Sink ( at optimum wing loading) 1.0m/s
DESIGN FEATURES

  • Diagonal rib structure
  • Split A riser
  • All metal parts Stainless Steel or Aluminium
  • Eliptical planform
  • Heavy duty Technora lines
  • Double coated siliconised cloth
  • HIT Valves
  • Top surface color design – fresh and attractive

SALSA COLOUR OPTIONS
Colour Top Surface Botom Surface
1. BLUE/WHITE
2. TURQ/YELLOW
3. RED/ROYAL BLUE
4. VIOLET/YELLOW
5. YELLOW/NAVY
6. ROYAL BLUE/WHITE/RED
7. RED/WHITE/ROYAL BLUE
8. WHITE/ROYAL BLUE/RED
9. YELLOW/RED/ROYAL BLUE
10. ROYAL BLUE/RED/YELLOW
11. RED/ROYAL BLUE/WHITE
GLIDER CERTIFICATION DATA
Size/Type AFNOR / CEN DHV
SALSA EXTRA-SMALL Standard Class
SALSA SMALL Standard Class DHV 1-2 trim & accel
SALSA MEDIUM Standard Class DHV 1-2 trim & accel
SALSA LARGE Standard Class
SALSA CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS
Lines

Material

Diameter

Strength

Top

Dyneema

0.8mm

90kg

Mid&st

Super Aramid

1.2mm

110kg

Bottom A3;A5;B3;B5

Super Aramid

1.8mm

220kg

Bottom A1;B1;C1,3,5

Super Aramid

1.9mm

320kg

Brake Cascades

Dyneema

1.1mm

95kg

Steering Line

Polyester

2.0mm

85kg

Fabric

Sail Cloth

46gr/m 2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon

Warranty

3 Years / 250 hours

MATERIALS
The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The karabiners that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.

SALSA 3D Plan Form
Salsa 3D Plan Form Large View Click Here for Salsa 3D Plan Form Large View
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