Ozone really sprinkled some special sauce on this one. The Viper XC gives you all of the speed and efficiency of the Viper 5, but with the highest level of stability I've felt in a glider. This thing tracks like an arrow, partially thanks to the added winglets. I wish this glider existed when I did the Icarus!
Can you PLEASE do another race/event like the Icarus. That was probably one of my most enjoyable series from you and have been always looking forward to you doing it again.
They are not winglets, the are Horizontal Roll Stabilizers that would stop the wing from rolling without a roll command input from the pilot. Very cool and innovative, they should be on every beginners wing to stop the pendulum in roll. They the Roll Stabilizers probably also stop wing twist from traveling past the Stabilizer from Tip Roll inputs.
Just bought one on Eric's recommendation. Left Florida JUST before he got them in... so frustrated I didn't get to test one out, but this video helped, so thanks!
For an XC wing, you really need to also review the launch characteristics. Behaves nicely for you when you're loaded with camping gear? Slow / short launch for those tight LZs on rough ground? How well does it pull up in a crosswind? Does the landing have plenty of flair? Don't like to have hot, footdrag landings while loaded up with gear. These are more important to me for XC than a little better efficiency or top speed.
For a short, first look at the Viper XC this was a good vid. Asked more questions than it answered though. It would be good to have a more in depth review if you ever have time. By the way, Ozone have been producing gliders with winglets for decades. Keep up the good work!
I'm surprised that none of the big wing makers have offered a x-country wing with an inflatable leading edge tube. I am not a glider pilot, but I am an 'airhead' with 6K+ hours of fixed wing time. Doing a long x-country, the weather can change. The time it takes to inflate/deflate that leading edge tube seems like nothing compared to the anxiety of a paramotor pilot looking up and watching that wing in light chop. Even if it did slightly collapse, it would reshape right away. Kite surfers inflate their wings so they float, but this same tech seems applicable to what you do. Just sayin'.
@@TramVanDam I would love to see Tucker demo the first inflatable leading edge, para motor/glider wing. You heard it here. If it makes the sport safer, that's good enough for me.
I discussed this idea with a designer. When the wing pitches too far forward - you actually want the wing to collapse - if it were to remain "open" then you can have the scenario where the wing runs out of energy when it is below you - and you end up in it..... not good.
Horizontal Roll Stabilizer, Definitely a feature that beginners would want to have on their glider. It's an advance wing because of the Speed Bar and the huge amount of 'Trim' control where using the Brakes is Dangerous.
It’s still a high aspect ratio glider that builds energy when you point it at the ground. It requires more skill to handle that energy compared to a sirocco or speedster.
That looks like its flying super nice! Though Tucker makes every wing look like its behaving perfectly. xD The winglets are not that much of an inovation. In the paragliding world advance has done this for many years.
I haven't seen any paragliders with horizontal roll stabilizers. Googling, took a while, found one. Advance Alpha 6 entry level paraglider. Only one i could find.
I never meant to imply that they were the first to do it. They only recently started adding them to some of their wings so they’re new for Ozone but not new in general.
Tucker's first launch on this new wing (2:56) is like the ubiquitous Hollywood bad ass slow mo unflinching walk toward the camera as shit blows up in the background--except he's taking off away from the camera in double time.
@@pg_jem They should be on every wing, especially beginners. As Tucker said, the wing acts like it is on Rails, wing stability in roll greatly increased. Beginners already have their hands full stopping the pendulum in Pitch using the Throttle. Getting rid of the pendulum in roll, would make all wings fly like they are on rails, doing exactly what the pilot commands in roll. People don't start out learning to drive cars by 'drifting' one, or sliding around on ice.
They haven’t scratched the surface yet. Look at what Irwin was doing in the 1960s, they ran into a deployment wall and stalled out BUT their canopy design research is still there AND no longer has deployment problems. Look at Kite Surfing technology, they have gone in weird directions. I tend to the view of inflated reinforced Wings with much shorter suspension lines BUT with a much greater stall tendency AND a much higher top speed.
I remember telling Mr. Farewell that I thought the Freeride was the wrong wing for you to use for the Icarus, even as you were testing the wing before the race. I'd like to give this Viper XC wing a try, but it's going to be a tough sell... especially with the MacPara Colorado II due out in the spring.
What is defenitly the different Viper 5 to Viper XC ? (expect roll) I think the 5 is easier to start ?( no wind) and much more performance as the XC ? (so much less fuel consumption the 5) Is this right? Best regard Hermann
Hi. I m planing to replace My Paramania Revo3 for a similar but new reflex glider. I'm thinking in a Roaster3 or a Speedster 3. I love Cross country and weekend fligh. Easy lanch. What do You recomend?
Hi. Ihave 80 hours with ozone speedster 3. Size 24 Iwant. To change . To free ride 2 Or viber xc Or mustache Size 18//20 What is the best wing among the 3 in your opinion? My weight is 80 What is the best wing
I hope you do some old fashion shenanigan videos for us non pilots who aren't in the market for a wing 🙂 Dropping things, PPG bowling, chase balloon etc.
I’m confused as to how dumping trimmers is different than being on bar? Both lower the AOA. Is it essentially speed bar cruise control? Looking good dude!
On my wing dumping trimmers releases back of wing creating a higher aspect ratio, speedbar changes AoA. Not sure if this is set up the same or not though.
Actually, I’d appreciate if I could expand on this question; since your operating from an airport, do you monitor and announce your position and intentions on their frequency, and does the paragliding community have the ability to use a portable ADS-B unit?
That's an untowered, low-volume airport there. Mostly skydiving operations going on during the day. Looked like an early morning flight to me. Perfectly safe.
Ok, it’s perfectly safe. Until, suddenly, it isn’t… And that could occur when an inbound IFR flight, descending through cloud layers for straight in approach sees a flyer in their windscreen. Having a handheld aviation radio, and using it (monitoring / scanning the airport and ATC frequencies) would help to minimize becoming a statistic.
@@dfmcintyre129 He's flying at Aviator Paramotor's home field. Do you really think nobody there has a radio, and doesn't know Tucker is shooting a video? Trust me - PERFECTLY SAFE. Everyone at Aviator has radios.
Are these gliders appropriate for beginner beginner ? Like newbies ? Super stable low speed stuff ? I’m interested in cruising and sightseeing more than performance.
@@TuckerGott Ah .. Perhaps something similar will be revived in the future. It makes me even more grateful Tucker, that we got to accompany you on your Icarus.
@@jammer4578 My Sirocco 3 (20m) fully trimmed out with bar (about an inch left of pulley travel) averaged about 44-46Mph. I'm fully loaded on this wing and because of that, it does tend to oscillate a little in turbulence, but nothing too crazy. It's a super fun wing when max loaded and handles great.
Has anyone ever forecast to coast, on a Paramotor ? From the Atlantic coast, to the Pacific Coast. it would take 14 days , if my calculations are correct just have to figure the the distances between stops ., To avoid all military bases , and all air space attached to them .
i'm legally blind, would it be legal for me to try para-motoring? i can see a bit, I've thru-hiked the AT and kayaked the Mississippi from its headwaters to Louisiana. i think i can see enough for it to be fine but idk
A pilot's ability to judge the distance to the ground below their feet as they come in for a landing is critical to this sport. "Flaring" the wing is what slows both the speed and descent rate of the wing and therefore the pilot, and the timing of the flare is what differentiates a successful landing from something much less pleasant and possibly very expensive. Your decision would revolve around that fact. That said, if you go up with an experienced pilot in a tandem flight, you would be able to judge directly for yourself.
Sorry, it is dangerous to fly if you don't see well. How are you going to see the powerlines that can be in front of you if you fly low, or during landing. Or how can you avoid other aircrafts, or how can you make sure the lines of the wing are not tangled. How are you going to know where you are and not get lost in the air?
An Ozone factory tour would be nice. I always wondered who are the designers behind this amazing brand and there is zero info (almost) about them online. Great video. Go vegan 🙂
what the heck are you talking about? Paramotors and gliders cost way more in Europe due to communist taxes and surcharges. Get a job, save money and find a second job instead of playing video games and smoking weed all day! your comment is a sad statement of society today. loser!!!
Agree with the other posts, you are looking at less then 20K for the equipment and training. That's a very good deal but does require some planning. I couldn't have done this in my 20s... but after planning and savings, it's very attainable as you get older.
Ozone really sprinkled some special sauce on this one. The Viper XC gives you all of the speed and efficiency of the Viper 5, but with the highest level of stability I've felt in a glider. This thing tracks like an arrow, partially thanks to the added winglets. I wish this glider existed when I did the Icarus!
Can you PLEASE do another race/event like the Icarus. That was probably one of my most enjoyable series from you and have been always looking forward to you doing it again.
They are not winglets, the are Horizontal Roll Stabilizers that would stop the wing from rolling without a roll command input from the pilot. Very cool and innovative, they should be on every beginners wing to stop the pendulum in roll. They the Roll Stabilizers probably also stop wing twist from traveling past the Stabilizer from Tip Roll inputs.
Funny how they've added Advance winglets - I thought Russell Ogden thought they are just a gimmick
@@MKHNitro I don't think the skegs are responsible for all the stabilization but Def can't hurt.
@@WeBeGood06 they are winglets.
Just bought one on Eric's recommendation. Left Florida JUST before he got them in... so frustrated I didn't get to test one out, but this video helped, so thanks!
For an XC wing, you really need to also review the launch characteristics. Behaves nicely for you when you're loaded with camping gear? Slow / short launch for those tight LZs on rough ground? How well does it pull up in a crosswind?
Does the landing have plenty of flair? Don't like to have hot, footdrag landings while loaded up with gear.
These are more important to me for XC than a little better efficiency or top speed.
What’s your current wing?
Oh its got plenty of flare lolol dont worry about that.
These wing reviews are great, thanks for sharing your honest opinion on them as it really helps as I'm looking to the future for wing choices.
It's really cool to have such a skilled, dedicated pilot flying and evaluating the new wings. Thanks for being on point Tucker!!
Yup I appreciate his professionalism!
It looks unreal it seems so smooth! Very nice!
Winglets aren't really a new thing on paragliders, the Swiss paraglider company Advance has had them on their gliders for many years.
Dude your videos are extremely epic!! Best ppg VIDEOS OUT there!!
For a short, first look at the Viper XC this was a good vid. Asked more questions than it answered though. It would be good to have a more in depth review if you ever have time. By the way, Ozone have been producing gliders with winglets for decades. Keep up the good work!
Always a good review. Clear, Concise, Thanks!
I'm surprised that none of the big wing makers have offered a x-country wing with an inflatable leading edge tube. I am not a glider pilot, but I am an 'airhead' with 6K+ hours of fixed wing time. Doing a long x-country, the weather can change. The time it takes to inflate/deflate that leading edge tube seems like nothing compared to the anxiety of a paramotor pilot looking up and watching that wing in light chop. Even if it did slightly collapse, it would reshape right away. Kite surfers inflate their wings so they float, but this same tech seems applicable to what you do. Just sayin'.
@@TramVanDam I would love to see Tucker demo the first inflatable leading edge, para motor/glider wing. You heard it here. If it makes the sport safer, that's good enough for me.
I discussed this idea with a designer. When the wing pitches too far forward - you actually want the wing to collapse - if it were to remain "open" then you can have the scenario where the wing runs out of energy when it is below you - and you end up in it..... not good.
I love the colors
Precision had these top skin "winglets" on a skydiving canopy, was just hype. Only thing they did was add more drag.
I saw winglets like these on a Mojo Max trike wing if I recall once before?
I'm wondering why he suggests an advanced pilot for this wing, if it is so stable?
Horizontal Roll Stabilizer, Definitely a feature that beginners would want to have on their glider. It's an advance wing because of the Speed Bar and the huge amount of 'Trim' control where using the Brakes is Dangerous.
It’s still a high aspect ratio glider that builds energy when you point it at the ground. It requires more skill to handle that energy compared to a sirocco or speedster.
@@TuckerGott Thank you.
Good job guys !!! Jake is on it !!!!!
Looking good Tucker bro outstanding I'm glad you got a more powerful paramotor glider
That looks like its flying super nice! Though Tucker makes every wing look like its behaving perfectly. xD
The winglets are not that much of an inovation. In the paragliding world advance has done this for many years.
I haven't seen any paragliders with horizontal roll stabilizers. Googling, took a while, found one. Advance Alpha 6 entry level paraglider. Only one i could find.
@@WeBeGood06 Every Advance glider has had this for over a decade FYI.
I never meant to imply that they were the first to do it. They only recently started adding them to some of their wings so they’re new for Ozone but not new in general.
@@TuckerGott some people just live to nitpick!!
Tucker's first launch on this new wing (2:56) is like the ubiquitous Hollywood bad ass slow mo unflinching walk toward the camera as shit blows up in the background--except he's taking off away from the camera in double time.
All I want for Christmas is ozone to setup their roller cam trims right 🥲
Hilarious. Even my Advance Omega had winglets in 1994!
Funny how the Swiss got bashed for ages for their signature; and now winglets are the real deal.
Hi Tucker, how many hours do you think a pilot should have before moving from a Speedster to the Viper XC?
Cool Horizontal Roll Stabilizers on the wing. I would think every beginner would want Roll Stabilizers on their wings.
They aren't really nessary on A wings. They are already very stable and it's better if you learn to control the roll anyway.
@@pg_jem They should be on every wing, especially beginners. As Tucker said, the wing acts like it is on Rails, wing stability in roll greatly increased. Beginners already have their hands full stopping the pendulum in Pitch using the Throttle. Getting rid of the pendulum in roll, would make all wings fly like they are on rails, doing exactly what the pilot commands in roll.
People don't start out learning to drive cars by 'drifting' one, or sliding around on ice.
Any plans to fly/test other XC wings? Warp 2/Hadron 3 come to mind as strong competitors to the V5XC.
Can you do some in depth fuel efficiency tests?
They haven’t scratched the surface yet. Look at what Irwin was doing in the 1960s, they ran into a deployment wall and stalled out BUT their canopy design research is still there AND no longer has deployment problems. Look at Kite Surfing technology, they have gone in weird directions. I tend to the view of inflated reinforced Wings with much shorter suspension lines BUT with a much greater stall tendency AND a much higher top speed.
Well Ozone makes pretty good kites. So I am pretty sure they know what they are doing, since are on the front of kite design also.
I remember telling Mr. Farewell that I thought the Freeride was the wrong wing for you to use for the Icarus, even as you were testing the wing before the race. I'd like to give this Viper XC wing a try, but it's going to be a tough sell... especially with the MacPara Colorado II due out in the spring.
Wow bro awesome
first comment without saying first award >🏆
Nth
These wing designs are getting crazy. Soon we'll see a split scimitar winglet version.
First thing I noticed was color on the bottom. Finally!
Those aren't winglets - they're cat ears! 😸😁😸 That thing looks great! Really hauls with the speed bar there. Checks all the boxes for me! 👍
Love it!! Great advancement
Let me try it out!!
What is defenitly the different Viper 5 to Viper XC ? (expect roll) I think the 5 is easier to start ?( no wind) and much more performance as the XC ? (so much less fuel consumption the 5) Is this right? Best regard Hermann
This is really wonderful. I wonder what would happen if they tried having several of these in a feather pattern
how do you get that selfiestick camera view/angle with no selfiestick in the shot lol?
4:04
Hey Tucker, would you ever try a wing suit?
GOOD JOB SIR
Hi. I m planing to replace My Paramania Revo3 for a similar but new reflex glider. I'm thinking in a Roaster3 or a Speedster 3. I love Cross country and weekend fligh. Easy lanch. What do You recomend?
Hi. Ihave 80 hours with ozone speedster 3. Size 24
Iwant. To change . To free ride 2
Or viber xc
Or mustache
Size 18//20
What is the best wing among the 3 in your opinion? My weight is 80
What is the best wing
I was hoping you showed those speeds on the speedbar. Both upwind and down for an average.
Any of these wings have vortex generators like the slow-speed STOL aircraft? Seems like a natural.
Looks excellent. Anyone know how the glide is power off? Is it floaty?
Incredible video
More videos please! No interest in this but still loves the vid
Sweet!
The go-faster-stripes of paragliding.
how would you compare it to roadster 3 or speedster 3. or is it in a better league altogether? How much is this wing, 24m ? medium.
What ever happened to the attempt to make a fuel efficient 4 stroke. Is there any news for this challenge?
I hope you do some old fashion shenanigan videos for us non pilots who aren't in the market for a wing 🙂 Dropping things, PPG bowling, chase balloon etc.
Show some appreciation dude! There are plenty of people who are interested in this so just go with the flow and enjoy!
@@MichaelRei99 I do, but this is the 4th video in a row about wings.
I’m confused as to how dumping trimmers is different than being on bar? Both lower the AOA.
Is it essentially speed bar cruise control?
Looking good dude!
On my wing dumping trimmers releases back of wing creating a higher aspect ratio, speedbar changes AoA. Not sure if this is set up the same or not though.
what's your paramotor, engine and propeller brands?
Great content amigo
What kind of range could you get with that wing?
Cool review, bro.
dit the patent from advance runn out so ozone could kopie it?
like that wing
and what s you do in case you need brake?
You should fly the zeno with a motor
Advance has used winglets since the dawn of time, on countless wings. It's like their notorious watermark gimmick.
How safe is it flyer with the low cloud cover? Is there a chance for low flying helicopters or small planes to be flying in that space?
Actually, I’d appreciate if I could expand on this question; since your operating from an airport, do you monitor and announce your position and intentions on their frequency, and does the paragliding community have the ability to use a portable ADS-B unit?
That's an untowered, low-volume airport there. Mostly skydiving operations going on during the day. Looked like an early morning flight to me. Perfectly safe.
Ok, it’s perfectly safe.
Until, suddenly, it isn’t…
And that could occur when an inbound IFR flight, descending through cloud layers for straight in approach sees a flyer in their windscreen.
Having a handheld aviation radio, and using it (monitoring / scanning the airport and ATC frequencies) would help to minimize becoming a statistic.
@@dfmcintyre129 He's flying at Aviator Paramotor's home field. Do you really think nobody there has a radio, and doesn't know Tucker is shooting a video? Trust me - PERFECTLY SAFE. Everyone at Aviator has radios.
Great
Winglets, an unnecessary affectation with the net effects of slowing the canopy, creating more drift and adding to the cost.
Are these gliders appropriate for beginner beginner ? Like newbies ? Super stable low speed stuff ? I’m interested in cruising and sightseeing more than performance.
What power plant would go well with these too ? Are there weight ranges for people/power plant combos ?
Did you watch the video?
No, the Viper XC is for advanced pilots.
Would so enjoy vicariously coming along on another Icarus! Just sayin!
I don’t think they do them anymore.
@@TuckerGott Ah .. Perhaps something similar will be revived in the future. It makes me even more grateful Tucker, that we got to accompany you on your Icarus.
Plus doing it on a tryke, with some minimal baggage .
Ozone is turning into Advance?? Well at least from a paragliding POV.
How much faster is it compared to a Sirocco 3? I’m between these two gliders (upgrading from a Sirocco 2)
May not be faster than a Sirocco 3 😁
@@jammer4578 My Sirocco 3 (20m) fully trimmed out with bar (about an inch left of pulley travel) averaged about 44-46Mph. I'm fully loaded on this wing and because of that, it does tend to oscillate a little in turbulence, but nothing too crazy. It's a super fun wing when max loaded and handles great.
Has anyone ever forecast to coast, on a Paramotor ? From the Atlantic coast, to the Pacific Coast. it would take 14 days , if my calculations are correct just have to figure the the distances between stops ., To avoid all military bases , and all air space attached to them .
i'm legally blind, would it be legal for me to try para-motoring? i can see a bit, I've thru-hiked the AT and kayaked the Mississippi from its headwaters to Louisiana. i think i can see enough for it to be fine but idk
A pilot's ability to judge the distance to the ground below their feet as they come in for a landing is critical to this sport. "Flaring" the wing is what slows both the speed and descent rate of the wing and therefore the pilot, and the timing of the flare is what differentiates a successful landing from something much less pleasant and possibly very expensive. Your decision would revolve around that fact. That said, if you go up with an experienced pilot in a tandem flight, you would be able to judge directly for yourself.
Sorry, it is dangerous to fly if you don't see well.
How are you going to see the powerlines that can be in front of you if you fly low, or during landing. Or how can you avoid other aircrafts, or how can you make sure the lines of the wing are not tangled. How are you going to know where you are and not get lost in the air?
An Ozone factory tour would be nice. I always wondered who are the designers behind this amazing brand and there is zero info (almost) about them online. Great video. Go vegan 🙂
Go check out the Paramotor podcast and find the episode with the people from ozone
@@SMarti018 Spotify ?
Found it , thank you
Plant-based meat is nice … a cow is plant-based meat: So I'll have a steak now!
I'm with ya on the factory tour, but a cow must die to solve my ribye fix! Meat it will always be for this guy!
Do you know any friend that paraglide with only one arm is working? I have only one 😊
This is nothing new in paragliding wings. Look at Advance wings.
Cool glider, but that is not the future…that is past from Advance Gliders 30 years ago…jaja. Safe Flights!
CAN YOU PLEASE DO ANOTHER HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHT MAYBE SET A NEW RECORD FOR YOURSELF I LOVE WATCHING YOU GO HIGH UP AND THEN GOING BACK DOWN
Merry Christmas Tucker Family and A Happy New Year. Wa, State aka Sasquatch Country. 🤫😄👍🙌❤
I think the world's best Paramotor pilot might have something to say about this. 🤔
Does anyone even care though?
@@TuckerGott no 😏
Ozone copying Advance with the winglets.
Icaris race .play it again Sam..................
:)
rich people get to fly, poor people ride bikes. it sucks that america works this why.
It costs as much as a new economy car to get into the sport, so it is doable for most Americans.
Make better life choices and you'll be able to afford whatever you want.
what the heck are you talking about? Paramotors and gliders cost way more in Europe due to communist taxes and surcharges. Get a job, save money and find a second job instead of playing video games and smoking weed all day! your comment is a sad statement of society today. loser!!!
Agree with the other posts, you are looking at less then 20K for the equipment and training. That's a very good deal but does require some planning. I couldn't have done this in my 20s... but after planning and savings, it's very attainable as you get older.
So what's your solution to this problem you have?