UPE-ARAMID HIGH-PERFORMANCE WING
WEIGHT & SIZES
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soon
Wingspan
293 cm
Wingspan
330 cm
Wingspan
360 cm
All weights are approximate without Leash, without Carbon-Boom and without Hard-Handles.
Leash = 115 gr; Carbon-Boom = 320 gr; Hard-Handles = 360 gr
LIGHT - EFFICIENT - AGILE
Light
The lighter the wing is the more fun I have. That's why I've only used materials in the TYRON-PRO that make a really light wing possible. An UPE material is used on the front tube and strut. The top sail is a mix of Ripstop cloth and Code Zero laminate. These laminates are extremely low-stretch and therefore make the wing even more powerful. You notice this immediately with every maneuver, but also especially when pumping and riding overpowered. The wing simply retains its shape and profile much longer. The handling is very playful and light. Even with the first prototypes I noticed how nimbly this wing can be guided and ridden.
Efficient
The TYRON-PRO is based on the Tyron-II, but has undergone some modifications that were only possible because of the different materials. I was able to give the wing less “V” and the front tube a smaller diameter. This benefits the pre-tension on the upper sail and the now slightly flatter profile which increases efficiency and widens the range of use. Interestingly with the 5m TYRON-PRO for example I can get on the foil earlier than ever before with a wing also in 5m. It feels more as if you now have the power of a 5.5m at your disposal. At the same time I've also noticed during the many test rides that I no longer necessarily feel the urge to quickly switch to the 4m wing when the wind picks up. I just stay outside and have a lot of fun with the 5m wing. The wing's profile is simply much more stable. You can hardly feel the pressure point shift and the playful handling is almost constant across the entire wind range.
Agile
It goes without saying that I want to play with the wing all the time and have a really easy handling especially with the TYRON-PRO. It doesn't matter whether I'm cruising downwind in a relaxed manner, riding snappy turns in the waves or practicing new tricks. I always want to get the full performance. Thanks to its low weight the TYRON-PRO is naturally extra agile. Its completely neutral character makes it easier for me to concentrate on the trick and not on the wing.
FEATURES
"The TYRON-PRO sets new standards in performance and usable wind range through the use of high-quality laminates on the leading edge and strut as well as in the mainsail."
UPE-Material
As a developer you always want both the leading edge and the strut to be particularly stiff and yet small in diameter. This is where the UPE material comes in handy. This laminate consists of highly stretched PE and Technora thread, which are laminated in a diamond shape. Technora is a particularly tensile aramid. This combination of different materials is extremely low-stretch, but at the same time very light. One square meter of UPE material weighs only 85 grams whereas the Dacron usually used for wings weighs around 160 to 175 grams per square meter. Another very interesting property of UPE is its fairly good resistance to buckling. When packing the wing into the wing bag creases inevitably occur in the cloth. Other laminates suffer a small amount of damage each time which is not immediately noticeable, but nevertheless has a negative effect on durability. UPE material on the other hand is easy to fold and pack. UPE has now become very well established for wings and kites.
Code-Zero
The entire force of the wind is captured in the mainsail. This is why a material with as little stretch as possible should be used here too, so that the wing can retain its specified profile throughout the entire wind range. High tensile stresses occur particularly at the trailing edge of the wing, but also in the middle which the cloth material should absorb for as long as possible. Normal spinnaker cloth reaches its limits at some point and stretches a little. This can be felt on the wing as the pressure point moves. If you want to avoid this it makes sense to use a laminate here too. A so-called Code-Zero cloth from the sailing regatta sport is ideal for this. This laminate consists of a very thin carrier cloth, the so-called Taffeta, and the Technora threads, which are laminated in a diamond shape, just like the UPE material on the front tube and strut. At just 70 grams per square meter the Code Zero cloth is somewhat lighter than the UPE. This means you can effectively save weight on the mainsail.
Boom & Handles
As with the Tyron-II the TYRON-PRO can also have two handle systems in one wing: Boom & Handles. Under “Moments” in the picture gallery you can see a video showing how quickly the assembly works without any tools. Both the boom and the handles are made of carbon. The boom can be disassembled into two parts so that it also fits into the wing bag. An EVA coating is applied to the handle area to provide the necessary grip. The pure carbon tube has an outer diameter of only 22 mm which ensures long sessions with the wing without cramps in the forearms. The carbon parts are also very light and therefore fit perfectly with the TYRON-PRO. All ends of the boom and handles are fitted with a neoprene grommet with an additional EVA damper inside to prevent the boom and handles from damaging the board. The boom is supported in the middle by a line loop to minimize possible bending even under high loads. One single boom or one single handle set is suitable for all wing sizes.
Windows
I resisted using windows in my wing for a long time because I was not prepared to accept the stretching of the soft window material and thus decimate the performance of the wing. I had already tried out some interesting arrangements in the prototypes for the Tyron-II where the windows are divided several times and the forces occurring in the upper sail are well absorbed by the surrounding cloth. Visibility is hardly impaired as a result. I also use a TPU material for the windows on the TYRON-PRO which is very resistant to creasing. I always pack my wings very small and tight and don't pay any attention to possible creases in the window. The TPU is also quite light and hardly makes the wing any heavier. With the new construction, I have the clear advantage in the wing of better visibility to leeward and have been able to resolve my concerns.
3-Panel-Design
With the TYRON-PRO I also pursued the goal of having as few panels as possible in the upper sail, because every single seam affects the tension in the cloth and can lead to problems. Despite the use of high-quality laminates this wing only has one front panel, one center panel and one TE panel along the trailing edge per side half. The front panel is made of micro ripstop. Compared to the center panel and TE panel, which are both made from Code Zero laminate, this fabric has slightly more stretch. This property ensures that the tensile forces from the upper sail can be better transferred to the front tube. A slightly more elastic material can absorb small displacements better. This technology is also used in good windsurfing sails and has proven its worth there for many years.
Strut-Tension-Stripes
The forces occurring in the strut are enormous. On one hand the wind force pulls the wing away from the rider and on the other hand the rider counteracts this with his physical strength. Even if the air pressure in the strut is high it will always bend slightly and thus influence the profile in the wing. The result is usually poorer handling and less power. To prevent this I have added an additional tension band to the underside of the strut also made from the high-strength UPE material. This design detail prevents this stretching and bending very effectively.
Dacron-T
Almost all wings on the market are slightly asymmetrical from the right to the left wing half. The reason for this is in the attachment of the upper sail to the strut. The most commonly used closing seam on the strut is folded over to one side. The upper sail is then sewn onto this folded seam allowance. The difference between the right and left side is often not great, but it has always bothered me. That's why I chose a completely different closing seam for the strut on the TYRON-PRO. A straight stitch is combined with a zig-zag seam and reinforced on the inside with additional tapes. The seam allowance is not folded over to one side, but points straight up towards the top sail. A Dacron-T is then used as the connection. These are two narrow stripes that are sewn at a 90-degree angle to the side of the seam allowance of the strut and to the topsail from below. This construction allows the topsail to be attached to the strut with absolute symmetry and also provides enough space to make two zig-zag seams, see 1 and 2 on the left of the picture. As with the Dacron frame there is no direct connection from the topsail to the strut. This means that the strut does not have to be opened when repairing the topsail which significantly reduces repair costs.
Dacron-Frame
In order to transfer the forces occurring in the upper sail to the leading edge as well as possible I have used a so-called Dacron frame in the TYRON-PRO. This means that the entire upper sail is not directly connected to the leading edge at any point. There is a narrow strip of black Dacron cloth all along the leading edge. If you have a crash and the topsail tears, for example due to contact with the foil, the tear will almost always end at the Dacron frame and not tear any further. During the repair the leading edge no longer needs to be opened in order to sew the new or repaired topsail sheet to the leading edge. This design detail significantly reduces the repair bill.
SUP-Valves
By using two SUP valves on the TYRON-PRO you can decide for yourself how much air pressure you want in the strut and how much you want in the leading edge. I always want the strut to be as stiff as possible so that the wing flies very directly. You can play with the air pressure in the leading edge and find the best possible setting for yourself. The adapter required for the SUP valves is included with every TYRON-PRO. When deflating the large opening on the valves allows the wing to be deflated quickly. Although the SUP valve on the TYRON-PRO is somewhat heavier than other valve it has the great advantage that the air pressure in the wing can always be read very accurately from the pressure gauge on the pump. Handling is also easier, because you only have to engage the valve pin to either pump the air in or let it out.
Leash
For me a leash belongs with every wing. That's why every TYRON-PRO comes with a high-quality leash. With this new high-performance wing I prefer a leash for the hips. It is attached to the hip belt with a quick release and can be easily opened in an emergency to separate from the wing. To prevent the leash from untwisting and thus shortening if the wing is always turned in the same direction I have inserted a really small swivel directly on the line loop where the leash is connected to the wing. I also prefer a tube made of webbing because it is easier to grip than a leash.
Wing-Bag
A light wing needs a light wing bag. That's why I chose the same bag for the Tyron as for our kites. With only 135 gr this bag is really light and is therefore particularly well suited for travel. It is simple, functional and yet robust. No needless details and only a focus on the essentials. A bag the way I have always wanted it. The two side leashes close the opening at the top of the bag by pulling and also serve as shoulder straps. Because the TYRON-PRO and the bag are so light no padding is needed here.
DNA
"Developing such a powerful and well-balanced wing was a challenge. Nevertheless it was already clear from the first prototypes that the effort was worthwhile"
MOMENTS
Why buy a TYRON-PRO wing?
From 2 wings we deliver 1x Carbon-Boom or 1x Hard-Handles free of charge.
All prices include VAT plus shipping costs. All weights are approximate.
In accordance with the distance selling regulation for cross-border deliveries of goods to private individuals that will apply in the EU from July 1st, 2021the VAT rate of the destination country is calculated.
The Carbon Boom is optional and not included with a TYRON-PRO Wing.